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1.2 miles
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-84 ft
Descent
00:12:28
Avg time
-40 ft
Altitude change
377 ft
Altitude min
424 ft
Altitude max
420 ft
Altitude start
381 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-13.1%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
1,365 ft
Distance climb
2,323 ft
Distance down
2,592 ft
Distance flat
00:12:28
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Velvet Ditch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Campus Recreation Area
    Oxford, Mississippi
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #21804 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55613 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Velvet Ditch is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Oxford Mississippi. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 25, 2025 @ 4:01pm
Aug 25, 2025
Miss the old log bridge, but the berm bank is nice. Thanks to Vols who did the work!
Jul 14, 2025 @ 10:58am
Jul 14, 2025
Recently cleared. Beautiful flow!
Mar 19, 2025 @ 1:30pm
Mar 19, 2025
Bottom of ditches and some berms still damp and soft.
Oct 7, 2024 @ 11:31am
Oct 7, 2024
Large tree downed and had to pick bike up over it. Otherwise trail is in great condition
Aug 10, 2024 @ 3:39am
Aug 10, 2024
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        Directions to velvet-ditch trailhead (34.355990, -89.557370)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Velvet Ditch

        Where is Velvet Ditch located?
        Velvet Ditch is located in South Campus Recreation Area, Oxford, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the South Campus Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.35599, -89.55737.
        How hard is Velvet Ditch?
        Velvet Ditch is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Velvet Ditch?
        Velvet Ditch has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 84 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 377 ft to 424 ft.
        Is Velvet Ditch a point to point trail?
        Velvet Ditch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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