Ridge Trail
Area Status: Open
This is part of a network of trails that includes the Assessor's Trail and the Lauterman Trail. Ridge Trail can be accessed from the Chipmunk Rapids or Lost Lake Campgrounds/Cabins or the Assessor's Trail. The Ridge Trail winds along the top of an aspen-birch ridge and along the scenic Pine River. Other portions of the trail pass through young aspen, spruce-fir, northern hardwood, and hemlock forest.
At a Glance
Closest Towns: | Florence |
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Information Center: | Eagle River- Florence Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Florence, take State Highway 70 west for 15-1/2 miles to FR 2450. Turn left and go I mile south to FR 2156, then 2 miles southeast to Chipmunk Rapids Campground. Turn left into campground and the trailhead is on the right with parking for 4 vehicles on the left.
General Notes:
Activities
Mountain Biking
Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Day Hiking
Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Alerts & Warnings
- Closure on FR 238/Cherryville RD in Barksdale beginning on 9/30/2024
- Water levels reduced on the Mondeaux Flowage starting on 9/30
- Recreation areas, trails, and roads open after recovery from 2019 windstorm
- Prescribed Burning Planned for FY2024
- Closure on Forest Road 1666 (Black Lake Road) for motorized vehicles
- Safety reminders for hunting season
- Aquatic Invasive Species decontamination required at Lake Owen and Two Lakes