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2,703 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
798 ft
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
760 ft
Altitude min
761 ft
Altitude start
768 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
889 ft
Distance climb
889 ft
Distance down
925 ft
Distance flat

Gob Pile Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Baileys Trail System
    Athens, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April - November
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Wayne National Forest

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Gob Pile Loop is a 2,703 ft popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Athens Ohio. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 49 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

Access Info

The main Baileys Trails access is from the Chauncey Park Trailhead. Access to the trails in the park is via wooden bridge across a small stream on the eastside of the park. To get to the park, take a left turn (westbound) off of Ohio State Route 13 onto West Bailey Rd, then a left turn onto the driveway about 100 yards up the road.

From the trailhead follow Chauncey Depot Trail to the left to Gop Pile Loop.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 25 miles average
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  • 27 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 107 rides
  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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Jul 30, 2026 @ 7:25pm (America/Indiana/Vevay)
Jul 30, 2026
Jun 21, 2026 @ 11:20pm (America/New_York)
Jun 21, 2026
 One 16 inch diameter dead tree. Can be ridden around.
Apr 6, 2026 @ 12:58pm (America/New_York)
Apr 6, 2026
 reporter The Baileys trail system is now OPEN to cyclists. Please be cautious of potentially wet conditions during spring weather.
Mar 26, 2026 @ 7:47am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 26, 2026
 reporter Trail Closed to All Users for Prescribed Burn Beginning 3/26/26. Visit https://baileystrailsystem.org/alerts-updates/ to learn more.
Feb 28, 2026 @ 9:33am (America/Indiana/Vevay)
Feb 28, 2026
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        Directions to gob-pile-loop trailhead (39.403950, -82.132670)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gob Pile Loop

        ▼ Where is Gob Pile Loop located?
        Gob Pile Loop is located in Baileys Trail System, Athens, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Baileys Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.40395, -82.13267.
        ▼ How hard is Gob Pile Loop?
        Gob Pile Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gob Pile Loop?
        Gob Pile Loop has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 760 ft to 798 ft.
        ▼ Is Gob Pile Loop a point to point trail?
        Gob Pile Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Gob Pile Loop?
        Gob Pile Loop is 2,703 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gob Pile Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Gob Pile Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gob Pile Loop?
        Gob Pile Loop is best visited during: April - November.
        ▼ How do I access Gob Pile Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gob Pile Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Gob Pile Loop?
        Gob Pile Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 293 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 377 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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