more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
-661 ft
Descent
00:22:33
Avg time
-661 ft
Altitude change
1,785 ft
Altitude min
2,446 ft
Altitude max
2,446 ft
Altitude start
1,785 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade
-35.7%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:22:33
Avg time

ONRT - 26 Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    O-Rock / Ouachita National Forest
    Muse, Oklahoma
  • Ref Number
    #1
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39922 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106714 in Trail Running
    • #68574 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #63 in Mountain Biking · Oklahoma [+]
    • #92 in Trail Running
    • #66 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    1990
  • Land Owner
    U.S. Forest Service

26 Switchback of fun that have no berms and most have to be cut hard because they are hiking trials orgiginally.

Disclaimer

Be super careful out here. Always have a friend never ride alone and always have a map and plenty of water and cell battery because this is the worlds loneliest national forest. YOU ARE OUT THERE.

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Rock gardensTight and twisty

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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ONRT - 26... Trail Reports

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May 31, 2025 @ 9:51am
May 31, 2025
Trail was great. Vegetation is thicker up top, but not as thick as other areas of the ONRT.
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      manglermixer manglermixer
      As a lover of tech and challenging switchbacks I had a hoot on this trail. Every switchback can be ridden and no sense in cutting corners. Pay attention to blazes and enjoy!
      stihlmav stihlmav
      Probably more than 26 and don't cut the corners. Hickers are getting mad that we are messing up the trails!!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is ONRT - 26 Switchbacks located?
      ONRT - 26 Switchbacks is located in O-Rock / Ouachita National Forest, Muse, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the O-Rock / Ouachita National Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.70952, -94.67743.
      ▼ How hard is ONRT - 26 Switchbacks?
      ONRT - 26 Switchbacks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for ONRT - 26 Switchbacks?
      The trail has 661 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,785 ft to 2,446 ft.
      ▼ Is ONRT - 26 Switchbacks a point to point trail?
      ONRT - 26 Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is ONRT - 26 Switchbacks?
      ONRT - 26 Switchbacks is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on ONRT - 26 Switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on ONRT - 26 Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride ONRT - 26 Switchbacks?
      ONRT - 26 Switchbacks is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access ONRT - 26 Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to ONRT - 26 Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride ONRT - 26 Switchbacks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride ONRT - 26 Switchbacks. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is ONRT - 26 Switchbacks?
      ONRT - 26 Switchbacks is a very popular trail. There have been 189 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 194 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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