more stats
3,980 ft
Distance
324 ft
Climb
00:14:08
Avg time
324 ft
Altitude change
958 ft
Altitude min
1,282 ft
Altitude max
958 ft
Altitude start
1,283 ft
Altitude end
8.2%
Grade
1.4%
Grade max
27.3%
Grade min
3,980 ft
Distance climb
00:14:08
Avg time

Short Cedar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    O-Rock / Ouachita National Forest
    Muse, Oklahoma
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    1990
  • Land Owner
    U.S. Forest Service

This is one hell of a climb if you dont have a shuttle for the people who dont know its coming and arnt in shape it will take an hour easily and for that pure xc dude its still gona take 25-30 mins. Even he will dig deep to make this bitch.

Access Info

From Hwy 1 or the bottom of Rocky Gnar

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.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 3, 2025
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      manglermixer manglermixer
      Yup, basic forest service road climb from the bottom of a trail.
      stihlmav stihlmav
      Not to bad of climb. Gets steep for just a few mins everything else is pretty moderate. But long yes!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Short Cedar located?
      Short Cedar 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 34.74826, -94.71682.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short Cedar?
      Short Cedar has 324 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 958 ft to 1,282 ft.
      ▼ Is Short Cedar a point to point trail?
      Short Cedar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Short Cedar?
      Short Cedar is 3,980 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Short Cedar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Short Cedar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Short Cedar?
      Short Cedar is best visited during: All year.
      ▼ How do I access Short Cedar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Short Cedar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Short Cedar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Short Cedar. The trail is 3,980 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Short Cedar?
      Short Cedar is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 200 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 218 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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