East Ridge Trail

The 3.5 miles roll continuously through 6 distinct climbs, adding up to 329 ft of gain without one dominant ascent. The main climb starts around mile 3.0 and runs 0.28 miles, gaining 75 ft at an average 5.1%. The steepest sustained pitch averages 6.9% and begins just past mile 3.4. You finish 355 ft below the start, so an out-and-back saves the climbing for the return.

At 3.6 miles it is longer than 85% of the 39 trails mapped in Contra Costa County.