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2.0 miles
Distance
154 ft
Climb
-292 ft
Descent
00:18:04
Avg time
-140 ft
Altitude change
3,321 ft
Altitude min
3,471 ft
Altitude max
3,471 ft
Altitude start
3,330 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-39.3%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
3,297 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,795 ft
Distance flat
00:18:04
Avg time

Side Oats Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cornville
    , Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75905 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #340918 in Trail Running
    • #322899 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #990 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,546 in Trail Running
    • #4,847 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Side Oats Loop is a 2 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cornville Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Side Oats Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 7, 2026 @ 4:39pm (America/Phoenix)
Aug 7, 2026
 This trail is very fun in the clockwise direction starting from Backbone under where it crosses Tissaw road since it is the best way to enjoy fun...
Feb 16, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/Phoenix)
Feb 16, 2026
Feb 13, 2026 @ 9:47am (America/Phoenix)
Feb 13, 2026
 Rode this counter clockwise with Lower Side Oats section 3. There are a few steep spots with drops up to 12 or 18 inches and loose surface. Most...
Jan 24, 2025 @ 1:48pm
Jan 24, 2025
Apr 11, 2023 @ 4:09am
Apr 11, 2023
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Avg: 4.35 (4 votes)
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      VVCC - Cornville Loops
      ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 938 ft • 7 • Loop •
      This small Cornville trail system is a little gem that does not get ridden much, as you are likely to have...
      4.8 ★★★★★
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      4 ★ 25%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Side Oats Loop located?
      Side Oats Loop is located in Cornville, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Cornville trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.71174, -111.95966.
      ▼ How hard is Side Oats Loop?
      Side Oats Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Side Oats Loop?
      Side Oats Loop has 154 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 292 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,321 ft to 3,471 ft.
      ▼ Is Side Oats Loop a point to point trail?
      Side Oats Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Side Oats Loop?
      Side Oats Loop is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Side Oats Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Side Oats Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Side Oats Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Side Oats Loop are:
      • March (7 activities)
      • December (7 activities)
      • February (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Side Oats Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Side Oats Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Side Oats Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Side Oats Loop. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Side Oats Loop?
      Side Oats Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 241 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 231 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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