Reviewed by: Berkeley Mike , from Berkeley

Summary:
It really starts at the Skyline Gate and runs south from the parking lot. Mostly walkers, joggers,and dogs until the Moon Gate and not much fun. Once you get through the top part of Joaquin Miller and cross to behind the Chabot Science Center near the Range it starts to get fun. Simply put it drops almost 800 ft in less than two miles to the fish ladder through some easy stuff and some tough stuff following the nose of the ridge, then doubling back north on its east flank into Redwood Canyon. Don't take it lightly. There are some modest riders, few hikers/joggers, and some horses. It is one of the best downhills on this side of the bay.

Recommended Route:
Should be ridden as part of a loop with East Ridge, or Joaquin Miller. It is only 3 miles long where it counts.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Chabot

Reviewed by: Local guy , from Montclair, CA

Summary:
The description that is given above suggests that West Ridge trail turns into single track. However, it doesn't really... at the point where the rider turned right and went past some logs, and then down into some single-track, he was actually entering into Joaquin Miller Park (see other entries about JMP). Also, his distance was quite exaggerated... the ride he described is 4-5 miles- not 15-20! The west ridge trail actually continues straight for about another 1/4 mile past the logs then crosses over to the east side of Skyline Road. Stay left at the Graham/West ridge trail intersections (which is in a nice redwood grove). Then have a wild roller-coaster style downhill for about 2 miles til it empties out into lower redwood park (last 1/2 mile is VERY steep!). Most people take Canyon Trail to East Ridge Trail to return to the Skyline Gate staging area.

Recommended Route:
see below

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Graham and Dunn trails... I like to ride through Joaquin Miller and then get on Dunn Trail on the other side of skyline. or just catch graham in the redwood grove and take it downhill to dunn. both are fun!

Reviewed by: MTB Junkie , from CA

Summary:
Its entertaining...not extreme...If you're in the area, its kinda fun. Not worth an hour -two hour drive. But if you're visiting or something, its a trail.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Briones: Great for training