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3.1 miles
Distance
459 ft
Climb
-456 ft
Descent
00:22:08
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
1,150 ft
Altitude min
1,496 ft
Altitude max
1,226 ft
Altitude start
1,227 ft
Altitude end
-44.6%
Grade max
49.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,391 ft
Distance flat
00:22:08
Avg time

Outback Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cathedral Hills
    Grants Pass, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81455 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49493 in Trail Running
    • #62356 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Outback Loop is a 3 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Grants Pass Oregon. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 459 ft blue climb. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.

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Outback Loop Trail Reports

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Nov 27, 2024 @ 4:14pm
Nov 27, 2024
Oct 10, 2023 @ 8:40pm
Oct 10, 2023
 Perfect after some rain! Grippy all around even with my 40c gravel tires
Sep 17, 2020 @ 5:51pm
Sep 17, 2020
Dec 30, 2019 @ 2:40pm
Dec 30, 2019
Sep 8, 2019 @ 8:20am
Sep 8, 2019
 Recent light rain left trail mostly damp on top yet with a solid dry base, just enough to make it perfect for riding!
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on Nov 27, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Outback Loop located?
      Outback 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 Outback Loop?
      Outback Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outback Loop?
      Outback Loop has 459 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 456 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,150 ft to 1,496 ft.
      ▼ Is Outback Loop a point to point trail?
      Outback Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Outback Loop?
      Outback Loop is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outback Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Outback Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Outback Loop?
      Outback Loop is best visited during: All Season.
      ▼ How do I access Outback Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outback Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Outback Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 32 minutes to ride Outback Loop. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Outback Loop?
      Outback Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 394 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 507 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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