25.7 miles
Distance
2,234 ft
Climb
-2,232 ft
Descent
687 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
380 ft
Altitude min
472 ft
Altitude start
472 ft
Altitude end
-29.2%
Grade max
26.9%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
10 miles
Distance down
5 miles
Distance flat

The Skool of Hard Nox is a 50 & 100K endurance mountain bike race in the Tombigbee National Forest, and takes place on October 30, 2022. See the Event website link below.

Detailed Description
5.Ackerman is a 26 mile intermediate race route located near Louisville Mississippi. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 2,234 ft with a max elevation of 687 ft then descends -2,232 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Mar 23, 2023)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 4 trails (newest: Oct 11, 2025)

Links

Local Trail Association

Starkville Cycling Club (starkvillecyclingclub.wordpress.com)
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Stats

  • Distance
    26 miles
  • Avg time
    6 hr 28 min
  • Altitude min
    380 ft
  • Altitude start
    472 ft
  • Altitude end
    472 ft
  • Climb
    2,234 ft
  • Descent
    -2,232 ft
  • Grade max
    -29.2%
  • Grade min
    26.9%
  • Distance climb
    10 miles
  • Distance down
    10 miles
  • Distance flat
    5 miles

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Details

  • Race Course
  • Race Date
    Sunday October 30, 2022
  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Paved
mtb
142
mtb
202

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