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Arcata Ridge Trail

Trail conditions in Whole route · model estimate, not a field inspection

DryNo major muddy sections detected. The route is probably dry based on available data.

Open only between sunrise and sunset. No camping; leash dogs and avoid using very wet trails. Check City of Arcata notices before departure.

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Dry Surface score, 1 avoid to 10 dry

Data confidence: High

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TrackHIKING

Length6.98 km

Drying forecastNo verified whole-route drying time

Weather data: fresh

Rain, last 24h0.0 mm

Temperature11.27 °C

Rain coverage100.0%

Oldest input age2.34 h

Calculated: 23 Sep 2026, 15:52 UTC. Automatically refreshed every 30 minutes.

Sources and coverage · 2 weather cells

Source: noaa-mrms-radar + noaa-nws

Weather aggregated over route cells, not one representative point.

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Before you ride, run or hike Arcata Ridge Trail

Is the whole route dry and open?

No opening status is verified here. This is a model estimate; local puddles, damage and closures may differ. 140 calculated segments across 2 weather cells. Follow land-manager notices.

When will this route dry?

A current surface score does not establish a drying time. Check the rainfall observation time, refresh stale inputs and review local reports before leaving.

How can I monitor my own route?

Upload your GPX, save it to your account and configure monitoring in the Route Cabinet. This page does not automatically subscribe you to alerts.

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140 calculated route segments

Calculation: 23 Sep 2026, 15:52 UTC · 140 calculated segments across 2 weather cells. Click a segment to locate it on the map. Grey means current conditions are not confirmed. Distance order follows the source geometry for analysis; it is not an official stage itinerary.

Dry: 6.33 km · Wet: 0.0 km · Muddy: 0.0 km · High risk: 0.0 km · Unknown: 0.0 km

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Route and access notes

A completed multi-use ridge trail through the Arcata and Sunny Brae Community Forests, linking West End Road with the city's southern forest tract through redwood hillsides.

Planning this route

The refreshed connected geometry is 7.0 km, closely matching the City of Arcata's 4.5-mile route. This page assesses hiking conditions; the route is also used by bicyclists and equestrians under posted forest rules.

Access and source limitations

The Community Forest is closed from sunset to sunrise, camping is prohibited and dogs must be leashed. The city asks visitors to avoid very wet trails; local signs and temporary forest closures remain authoritative.