more stats
1,037 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:01:41
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
775 ft
Altitude min
794 ft
Altitude max
794 ft
Altitude start
781 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-6.9%
Grade max
4.1%
Grade min
184 ft
Distance climb
512 ft
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat
00:01:41
Avg time

Sass-A-Fast Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Baileys Trail System
    Athens, Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #15866 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #418300 in Trail Running
    • #116771 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #51 in Mountain Biking · Ohio [+]
    • #3,156 in Trail Running
    • #1,010 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia

Take a shortcut from Blue Devil with this quick intermediate descent. Sass-A-Fast is named after the Sassafras tree, a native tree with uniquely-shaped leaves.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 19 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Sass-A-Fast Trail Reports

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Jul 29, 2026 @ 9:59am (America/Indiana/Vevay)
Jul 29, 2026
Jun 2, 2026 @ 10:42am (America/New_York)
Jun 2, 2026
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 22, 2026 @ 1:32pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 22, 2026
Red Dog, Blue Devil, Sass-a-fast, Nebo Spirit, Tanager Twist cleared by ABC 22MAR2026. Significant hillside slippage on red dog that will...
Mar 20, 2026 @ 3:33pm (America/New_York)
Mar 20, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sass-A-Fast located?
      Sass-A-Fast 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 39.42122, -82.13447.
      ▼ How hard is Sass-A-Fast?
      Sass-A-Fast is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sass-A-Fast?
      Sass-A-Fast has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 775 ft to 794 ft.
      ▼ Is Sass-A-Fast a point to point trail?
      Sass-A-Fast is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sass-A-Fast?
      Sass-A-Fast is 1,037 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sass-A-Fast?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sass-A-Fast. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sass-A-Fast? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sass-A-Fast are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sass-A-Fast?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sass-A-Fast. The trail is 1,037 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sass-A-Fast?
      Sass-A-Fast is a moderately popular trail. There have been 45 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 47 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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