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4,711 ft
Distance
216 ft
Climb
-216 ft
Descent
00:08:11
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
1,386 ft
Altitude min
1,485 ft
Altitude max
1,407 ft
Altitude start
1,407 ft
Altitude end
0.006%
Grade
-22.697%
Grade max
38.528%
Grade min
1,745 ft
Distance climb
2,423 ft
Distance down
544 ft
Distance flat
00:08:11
Avg time

Skycrest Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cathedral Hills
    Grants Pass, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59023 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80134 in Trail Running
    • #78781 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #567 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,382 in Trail Running
    • #1,345 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Great loop to hit mid ride, usually pretty popular with hikers. Majority faces the south so it gets pretty warm in summer

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    BLM
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 170 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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 So fun w/ my gravel rig
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Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skycrest Loop located?
      Skycrest 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 42.40535, -123.3234.
      ▼ How hard is Skycrest Loop?
      Skycrest Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.006%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skycrest Loop?
      Skycrest Loop has 216 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 216 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,386 ft to 1,485 ft.
      ▼ Is Skycrest Loop a point to point trail?
      Skycrest Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skycrest Loop?
      Skycrest Loop is 4,711 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skycrest Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skycrest Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Skycrest Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Skycrest Loop are:
      • September (12 activities)
      • April (10 activities)
      • June (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Skycrest Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skycrest Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skycrest Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Skycrest Loop. The trail is 4,711 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skycrest Loop?
      Skycrest Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,349 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,778 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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