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4,925 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-51 ft
Descent
00:05:04
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
649 ft
Altitude min
690 ft
Altitude max
655 ft
Altitude start
650 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-6.2%
Grade max
8.1%
Grade min
1,496 ft
Distance climb
2,638 ft
Distance down
787 ft
Distance flat
00:05:04
Avg time

COGS Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Slyward Trails @ Lake Howard
    Sylacauga, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #208878 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103406 in E-Biking
    • #88145 in Trail Running
    • #101616 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #598 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #253 in E-Biking
    • #303 in Trail Running
    • #408 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Sylacauga Parks and Recreation / USFS

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COGS Loop is a 4,925 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Sylacauga Alabama. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 45 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 91 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is COGS Loop located?
      COGS Loop is located in Slyward Trails @ Lake Howard, Sylacauga, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Slyward Trails @ Lake Howard trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.20097, -86.18499.
      ▼ How hard is COGS Loop?
      COGS Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for COGS Loop?
      COGS Loop has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 649 ft to 690 ft.
      ▼ Is COGS Loop a point to point trail?
      COGS Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is COGS Loop?
      COGS Loop is 4,925 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on COGS Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on COGS Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access COGS Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to COGS Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride COGS Loop?
      The estimated time to ride COGS Loop is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 4,925 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is COGS Loop?
      COGS Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 509 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 513 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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