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Quarry Ridge - Cross Country Loop

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“The longest cross-country segment without repeats at Quarry Ridge. ”

Jeff B.
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3.3

Miles

5.3

KM

100%

Singletrack

1,129' 344 m

High

973' 297 m

Low

267' 81 m

Up

271' 83 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

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Overview

This is the longest cross country riding loop, 100% singletrack, right in the City of Fitchburg and easily accessed by Madison residents.

Description

The route is Rewind, Northwoods, Sandy Climb, Bottoms Up, Dizzy, and Lakeview in that order. You can start on any of the trails to begin the loop.

The six trails are each unique. You'll find flat and twisty, flat and straight, easy and challenging uphills, bermed downhills on this ride.

For a beginner, start with the 1.5 mile Dizzy and Lakeview loop. This loop is popular for families and kids. Expand to the other trails as your skills progress.

If you want to mix things up or ride something more technical, look for the alternate lines which cut down the face of the ridge. These lines are accessed at the top of the hill and are much more advanced.

Contacts

Local Club: Capital Off Road Pathfinders

Land Manager: City of Fitchburg

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Jeff B.
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  4.5 from 37 votes

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Photos

The Drop Zone has many awesome technical features, this bridge included.
Dec 8, 2015 near Fitchburg, WI
40' wooden trail feature.
Sep 2, 2013 near Fitchburg, WI
Jump line on the Tunnel Trail.
Sep 2, 2013 near Fitchburg, WI
Failing at learning to jump at Quarry Ridge
May 26, 2022 near Fitchburg, WI
Quarry Ridge - Bottoms Up underpass.
Dec 8, 2015 near Fitchburg, WI
Full run down Tunnel.
May 29, 2022 near Fitchburg, WI

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Check-Ins

Sep 19, 2023
Anthony Koberstein
3.6mi — 9h 00m
Apr 13, 2023
Adam Slaker
Ride 2 with the new Stance 2 4.6mi
Jun 29, 2022
Mark Webster
Nov 12, 2020
Chad Dean
Aug 8, 2020
David M
1hr and 30 minutes of fun. Third day in a row going at the slopes. Loving it.
Aug 6, 2020
David M
Fun with my buddy Alex. We had a chance to new 2 new guys at the trail and had some beers after. Lots of fun. — 5h 00m
Jul 17, 2020
David M
First time here with a coworker. I rode quick up and down worked up a sweat and had to take 1 minute brakes. I think I rode at least 50% of the trails 4mi — 1h 00m
Jul 4, 2020
Shane Munyon

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