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Kent's -> Phil's Loop

Bend

An iconic cross country loop in the Phil's Network.

Mountain Biking Easy

Distance
14 km
Ascent
185 m
Descent
185 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
1.2 km
High Point
1.3 km
Gradient
Kent's -> Phil's Loop Map

Kent’s to Phil’s is an iconic cross country loop that anchors the famous Phil’s Trail Network.

Description

To begin this ride, pedal up the Kent’s trail from the primary Phil’s Trailhead. Kent’s is a mellow climbing trail that is still technically open for downhill traffic. If you want to remove the worry of looking out for downhill bike traffic, opt for the one-way Ben’s Trail instead. Whichever route you choose, with such mellow grades as you ascend the mesa, the miles and vertical feet tick by much faster than you may realize.

After a few miles of climbing, keep an eye out for the turn onto Phil’s.

The OG singletrack trail in this network still delivers! The classic Phil’s trail has been designated a one-way downhill-only trail, and even without any substantial berms or bike-specific features, this sinuous singletrack offers the perfect kinesthetic bike experience that riders travel the world in search of. The trail rolls along a mellow bench on the side of small hills, dipping and bobbing as it loses elevation gradually but consistently.

At the major junction with KGB and Expressway, Phil’s gets even mellower, with the grade lessening substantially and the singletrack twisting and turning on the almost level mesa beneath the towering ponderosa pines. While the corners are flat, adept mountain bikers can still rail down the trail, but even beginner riders will be able to enjoy the delightful flowy experience of riding the iconic Phil’s Trail!

Difficulty

Easy

Mostly smooth and non-technical singletrack with unavoidable obstacles 2in/5cm tall or less. Avoidable obstacles may be present. Ideal for beginner riders.

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between April and November

Features

  • Flow
  • Singletrack
  • In the forest

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