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4,183 ft
Distance
155 ft
Climb
-155 ft
Descent
00:05:48
Avg time
1,235 ft
Altitude min
1,367 ft
Altitude max
1,235 ft
Altitude start
1,235 ft
Altitude end
-12.978%
Grade max
24.444%
Grade min
1,866 ft
Distance climb
2,152 ft
Distance down
165 ft
Distance flat
00:05:48
Avg time

Backside Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cathedral Hills
    Grants Pass, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90792 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #59972 in Trail Running
    • #93681 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    All Season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    US Bureau of Land Management

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Backside Loop is a 4,183 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Grants Pass Oregon. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Backside Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 10, 2025 @ 3:49pm
Apr 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2021 @ 6:52pm
Apr 10, 2021
 Nice well groomed wide granite path. Popular with hikers, so MTB later in the afternoon when fewer people are walking the trails. Shaded &...
Jan 1, 2020 @ 12:47pm
Jan 1, 2020
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Jul 20, 2018 @ 12:16pm
Jul 20, 2018
 Smokey
May 21, 2018 @ 5:39am
May 21, 2018
 reporter They are logging until May 30th.... This area is closed. You need to park on the skycrest side.
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on Apr 10, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      0:28 | 189 | Apr 5, 2013 , Grants Pass
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      1 Review & Comments

      Tbaumer
      A couple of the photos are of Lower Hogback trail between Backside Loop & Zed's.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backside Loop located?
      Backside Loop is located in Cathedral Hills, Grants Pass, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Cathedral Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.394, -123.33368.
      ▼ How hard is Backside Loop?
      Backside Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backside Loop?
      Backside Loop has 155 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,235 ft to 1,367 ft.
      ▼ Is Backside Loop a point to point trail?
      Backside Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backside Loop?
      Backside Loop is 4,183 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backside Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backside Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Backside Loop?
      Backside Loop is best visited during: All Season.
      ▼ How do I access Backside Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backside Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backside Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Backside Loop. The trail is 4,183 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backside Loop?
      Backside Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 461 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 914 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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