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Grand Ridge Park
Grand Ridge Park is a local park with over than 10 miles of trails. Located North of Central Park in the Issaquah Highlands, this park is very steep and downhill southwards and usually is for intermediate riders only. It is known to the roots, rocks, fallen down trees, and the rivers you cross over to be very common. A map of Grand Ridge Park, specifically the Coal Mine Loop Trail.

Trails
In the southwest area of Grand Ridge Park, there are two trails you can explore on. One is full, and one is split into two parts.

The Coal Mine Loop Trail is a gradual loop with an elevation gain of over 500 feet up and 400 feet down. Starting from the South Pond Loop, it takes you down the wide trail to the start. You can choose to go left, which takes you up for about 0.6 miles, then you turn right, sending you straight into a downhill southwards. Or, you can go left, which is straight downhill. There are lots of risky switchbacks and you have to go slow. There is also a lot of side mountain views, so make sure you don't slip. After a while, you will be greeted by a connector. If you go left, you will go into another downhill trail. Once you are finished with that trail, you are in for a climb. If you choose to go right however, you will have to climb back to the top to Central Park. Now another part of the loop is the East Climb, which is very steep. Almost 400 feet of climbing, this trail takes you to the East Fork trail on the left, which leads you straight back up to the Grand Ridge Trail. If you go right, you can keep climbing to the road, or if you go left, you'll have about 0.3 miles of fun and downhill. Then you will be finished with the loop.