5.4 miles
Distance
308 ft
Climb
-309 ft
Descent
521 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
384 ft
Altitude min
423 ft
Altitude start
423 ft
Altitude end
-14.2%
Grade max
15%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

A good balance of the faster less techy sections Old Post trails have to offer.

Detailed Description
5mi Old Post is a 5 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Russellville Arkansas. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 308 ft with a max elevation of 521 ft then descends -309 ft.
Tags
Family friendly

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Ozark Off-Road Cyclist - River Valley Branch (www.rivervalley.ozarkoffroadcyclists.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    32 min 26 sec
  • Altitude min
    384 ft
  • Altitude start
    423 ft
  • Altitude end
    423 ft
  • Climb
    308 ft
  • Descent
    -309 ft
  • Grade max
    -14.2%
  • Grade min
    15%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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Trails in Route

Details

  • Riding area
    Old Post Park
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    8

Directions

  1. Bike northwest on Access Trail.
  2. Continue for 60 meters.
  3. Bike west on Tall Pines.
  4. Continue for 90 meters.
  5. Bike west on Tall Pines.
  6. Continue for 800 meters.
  7. Bike west on Tall Pines.
  8. Continue for 200 meters.
  9. Bike northeast on Zig Zag.
  10. Continue for 200 meters.
  11. Bike southwest on Zig Zag.
  12. Continue for 200 meters.
  13. Bike east on Zig Zag.
  14. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  15. Bike southeast on East Junction.
  16. Continue for 100 meters.
  17. Bike northeast on Zig Zag.
  18. Continue for 200 meters.
  19. Bike east on Zig Zag.
  20. Continue for 600 meters.
  21. Bike northeast on Zig Zag.
  22. Continue for 300 meters.
  23. Bike east on Zig Zag.
  24. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  25. Bike east on Zig Zag.
  26. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  27. Bike southwest on Zig Zag.
  28. Continue for 600 meters.
  29. Bike southwest on Zig Zag.
  30. Continue for 300 meters.
  31. Bike east on Zig Zag.
  32. Continue for 100 meters.
  33. Bike southwest on Zig Zag.
  34. Continue for 300 meters.
Avg: 2 (1 votes)
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Photos

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trail: Zig Zag
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trail: Tall Pines
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Videos

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0:22 | 39 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jun 6, 2023
Old Post '2005'
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Old Post "2005"
trail: Tall Pines
4:40 | 433 | comments: 0 | favs:
Feb 14, 2020

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Tall Pines
Sep 13, 2025 @ 10:23am (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
Sep 13, 2025
Zig Zag
Sep 13, 2025 @ 10:23am (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
Sep 13, 2025
Old Post Grand Prix
Jun 3, 2025 @ 5:57pm
Jun 3, 2025
After some rain a few days prior the trail is great
Zig Zag Bailout
Jan 15, 2025 @ 2:01pm
Jan 15, 2025
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