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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Open as of Apr 10, 2026

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        12
        Trails Mountain Bike
        12
        Trails E-Bike
        12
        Trails Hike
        5
        Trails Trail Running
        5
        Total Distance
        9 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        4 miles
        Total Descent
        559 ft
        Total Vertical
        90 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        306 ft
        Reports
        17
        Photos
        23
        Ridden Counter
        174
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        Popular Ruston Mountain Biking Trails

        100 4.0 2 miles 191 ft 103
        - Singletrack with technical descents - A couple rock rolls and berms - Infamous "Alpine" hill
        55 0.0 3 miles 242 ft 4
        - Singletrack on hard packed dirt - Fast and flowy with 2 creek crossings - Scattered berms and jumps
        40 0.0 1,345 ft 0 ft 4
        - LPP's Jump line - 9 total jumps with tight berms - Hard packed dirt
        65 0.0 1,467 ft 0 ft 3
        - Easiest trail for beginners - No jumps - Introduction to flow trails
        90 0.0 2,270 ft 76 ft 3
        - Return line back to Waterfall Hub - Follow the signs
        75 0.0 1,781 ft 0 ft 3
        -4ft wide trail on hard packed dirt -Introduction to table tops and berms -One level up from
        95 0.0 407 ft 0 ft 3
        - Dual Slalom track with tight berms and table tops
        60 0.0 5,121 ft 122 ft 3
        - Singletrack with steep descents and climbs and 2 creek crossings - Renowned Tomahawk hill "tomac" - Can connect it with flow trails if on bike

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 0 rides
        Past Week
        • 1 rides

        Photos of Ruston Mountain Bike

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        Mar 31, 2024 @ 1:14pm
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        Mar 31, 2024 @ 1:14pm
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        Mar 31, 2024 @ 1:13pm
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        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

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        tenaciousDPSwishlistregionactivity #94094153
        May 5, 2026 @ 8:58am
        May 5, 2026
        Hoofawtedwishlistregionactivity #92591547
        Apr 14, 2026 @ 5:48am
        Apr 14, 2026
        loganbrazzel333wishlisttrailactivity #92049793 and 11 more
        Apr 6, 2026 @ 7:06am
        Apr 6, 2026
        loganbrazzel333updatetrailactivity #92048727 and 1 more
        Apr 6, 2026 @ 6:49am
        Apr 6, 2026
        loganbrazzel333updatepoiactivity #92048595 and 2 more
        Apr 6, 2026 @ 6:47am
        Apr 6, 2026

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike129 miles561 ft4 miles89 ft
        #7,002#2,33721171,135
        E-Bike129 miles561 ft4 miles89 ft
        1428
        Hike59 miles561 ft4 miles89 ft
        #12,349#4,45921724
        Trail Running59 miles561 ft4 miles89 ft
        #11,905#4,165179

        Frequently Asked Questions About Ruston

        What are the best places to ride in Ruston?
        Ruston has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ruston?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ruston are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Ruston?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Ruston are:
        • September (17 activities)
        • May (11 activities)
        • November (9 activities)
        Check the Ruston reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Ruston?
        There are 2 parking locations listed in Ruston. The most popular parking spots are:
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