Oil Pan Loop

Total Miles
0.7

Technical Rating

1

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This trail forms a large, well-maintained loop that serves as one of the main access routes through the park. It's wide and generally smooth, making it easy to navigate in most conditions. While there are a few low spots where mud may collect after rain, the surface typically remains firm enough that even a 2WD vehicle can make it through with careful driving. Because of its accessibility and layout, this loop is often used for retrieving broken vehicles from deeper in the trails and transporting them back to a trailer.

Photos of Oil Pan Loop

Oil Pan Loop
Oil Pan Loop

Difficulty

This is a very easy, maintained loop with minimal mud and no real obstacles. It's suitable for 2WD vehicles and commonly used to retrieve or transport broken rigs back to trailers. Safe, simple, and highly accessible.

History

This park was formerly known as Sandy Bottoms, and longtime visitors may still refer to it by that name. The access road and staging area have evolved over time, but it remains a well-known local spot for off-road events and community rides.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Oil Pan Loop can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")

Access Description

From Highway K-15 in Mulvane, head toward North 2nd Avenue and turn there, following it for a short distance before turning onto East English Street. Continue until you reach North 1st Avenue and turn left, staying on this road as it leaves the neighborhood and shifts from pavement to gravel. Follow North 1st Avenue straight out of town, crossing the active railroad tracks. Once over the tracks, remain on the gravel lane and continue forward until you reach the main park gate, formerly known as Sandy Bottoms.

Oil Pan Loop Map

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