Ridge Trail & Sprig Trail Loop
5.1 mi · ▲ 1,205 ft · 2 hr 18 min
Ridge Trail & Sprig Trail Loop is a 5.1-mile loop in Mount Madonna County Park near Interlaken, CA. It climbs 1,205 ft, with sections as steep as 20% grade. It scores 57/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Ridge Trail & Sprig Trail Loop
5.1 mi · ▲ 1,205 ft · 2 hr 18 min
Elevation 471–1,622 ft
Loop · Mount Madonna County Park
Trailhead: Blackhawk Trail · 37.00585, -121.70829
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:15 AM · sunset 8:12 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Blackhawk Trail, heading W.
- 300 ftSharp left onto Sprig Trail, heading E.
- 3.1 miContinue straight onto Ridge Trail, heading NW.
- 1.1 miTurn right onto Blackhawk Trail, heading E.
- 0.9 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~24 min). Leave by 7:28 PM for the 8:12 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
Other ways to reach this destination
More from Blackhawk Trail Trailhead
- Bayview Trail–Blackhawk Trail, 5 sights 2.2 mi · ▲ 306 ft
- Giant Twins & Giant Twins Trail via Sprig Trail 2.4 mi · ▲ 376 ft
- Bayview Viewpoint–Bayview Trail, 4 sights 2.4 mi · ▲ 353 ft
- Ridge Trail 2.8 mi · ▲ 590 ft
- Mount Madonna–White deer pen Loop, 7 sights 3.2 mi · ▲ 686 ft
- Miller House–Blackhawk Trail Loop, 8 sights 3.3 mi · ▲ 475 ft
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