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.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail

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

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • 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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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

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.
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