21.8 miles
Distance
4,691 ft
Climb
-4,706 ft
Descent
1,604 ft
High Point

The Shepherd Mountain Bike Park in Ironton, MO will feature some of the most steep, technical and gnarly riding anywhere between the Appalachians and the Rockies. For 2022 we will a have a 2-day race (Saturday-Sunday), will feature 7 to 8 stages and upwards of 5,000 feet of climbing and descending, as well as an all-day party on top of the mountain with the stage start lines right next to the DJ Official practice will take place on Thursday and Friday.

Designed by the same brainchild behind the awesome trails at Glorieta in Sante Fe, New Mexico, racers can expect a mix of tight, steep, and chunky tech, huge natural rock formations, and a roller coaster of trails that will leave them scratching their collective heads and wondering, “How in the world is the riding so good here!”

Jagged Axe is the creative trail builder behind the Ironton, MO and Santa Fe (Glorieta), NM Big Mountain Enduro venues. Purpose built and rider crafted mountain bike trails for all ability levels, always working towards bringing you the best quality trails possible

In addition to the quality stages, the city of Ironton offers a remarkable, friendly, small-town experience that is sure to lure racers back for years to come. Nestled in the Arcadia Valley, Ironton is centrally located in the middle of some of the most beautiful and fun outdoor experiences in the country. Johnson’s Shut-Ins and Elephant Rocks State Park are a very short drive away, as are legitimate white-water rapids on the St. Francois river or a relaxing day of floating on swift-but-calmer waters.

For a new adventure, unbeatable atmosphere and incredible stages, Shepherd Mountain is a can’t miss stop for the 2022 BME!

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Detailed Description
BME Ironton - 2022 is a 22 mile popular extreme race route located near Ironton Missouri. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 22 trails. This route climbs 4,691 ft with a max elevation of 1,604 ft then descends -4,706 ft.
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6 Reviews & Comments

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andile (Aug 2, 2021 at 22:03)
Trail Element 26
Seriously rad. So worth the drive. Well built, spicy, fast, fun features…we had to stay an extra day to ride this one again.
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Andorbal (Jun 22, 2021 at 12:47)
Trail Coolio's Climb
I’d say that while the climb is strenuous, it’s not overly difficult. There are a few spots you may need to get off and walk (I did) but they were few and far between.
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GORCgravity (Mar 27, 2021 at 20:02)
Trail Coolio's Climb
Multidirectional, multiuse hiking and biking trail. While rated Green the trail provides a significant climb over 600ft at 2.3 miles. Lots of significant rock formations off trail for viewing, rock glades and vistas with more in the fall. Takes you from primary parking/shuttle dropoff to the DH hub at the mountain peak.
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cam-rides-bikes (Oct 15, 2020 at 8:12)
Trail Cannonball
This looks like an amazing trails based off the videos and pictures.
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JeremySchmidty (Sep 1, 2020 at 14:10)
Trail Cannonball
This is gonna be dope, can’t wait to ride this when it’s open
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Jimothy12 (Aug 14, 2020 at 19:34)
Trail Cannonball
woah, that's steep
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Route Sections

1 Transfer Stage 1 (Westwood Climb)
  • 2 miles distance
  • 673 ft climb
  • -6 ft descent
2 Stage 1 (Retreat)
  • 2,438 ft distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -348 ft descent
3 Transfer Stage 2 (Lake Road)
  • 3,182 ft distance
  • 44 ft climb
  • -45 ft descent
4 Stage 2 (Lake Escape)
  • 1,214 ft distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -180 ft descent
5 Transfer Stage 3 (Lake Road)
  • 1 mile distance
  • 587 ft climb
  • -31 ft descent
6 Stage 3 (Cannonball)
  • 3,734 ft distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -600 ft descent
7 Transfer Stage 4 (Trolley Track)
  • 1 mile distance
  • 606 ft climb
  • 0 ft descent
8 Stage 4 (No Man´s Land)
  • 3,944 ft distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -531 ft descent
9 Transfer Stage 5 (Westwood Climb)
  • 3,379 ft distance
  • 354 ft climb
  • 0 ft descent
10 Stage 5 (Mountain Street)
  • 3,553 ft distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -442 ft descent
11 Transfer Stage 6 (Westwood Climb)
  • 2 miles distance
  • 665 ft climb
  • -39 ft descent
12 Stage 6 (Element 26)
  • 1 mile distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -591 ft descent
13 Transfer Stage 7 (Coolio´s Climb)
  • 2 miles distance
  • 615 ft climb
  • -32 ft descent
14 Stage 7 (Scorched Earth)
  • 3,770 ft distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -512 ft descent
15 Transfer Stage 8 (Westwood Climb)
  • 1 mile distance
  • 545 ft climb
  • 0 ft descent
16 Stage 8 (Powder Keg)
  • 4,426 ft distance
  • 0 ft climb
  • -594 ft descent
17 Transfer Stage 9 (Coolio´s Climb)
  • 2 miles distance
  • 621 ft climb
  • -3 ft descent
18 Stage 9 (Mineshaft)
  • 1 mile distance
  • 44 ft climb
  • -655 ft descent

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  • Race Course
  • Riding area
    Ironton
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • AKA
    Big Mountain Enduro ironton
  • Difficulty rating
    Double Black Diamond
  • Ridelogs
    1
More Stats for BME Ironton - 2022 mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    -14 ft
  • Altitude min
    919 ft
  • Altitude start
    941 ft
  • Altitude end
    925 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -76.4%
  • Grade min
    75.7%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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youtuber RAW: BME Ironton | Stage 5 | Scorched Earth
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youtuber RAW: BME Ironton | Stage 3 | No Man's Land
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Coolio's Climb
May 27, 2022 @ 8:16am
May 27, 2022
One tree down about two thirds of the way up the climb
Mineshaft
May 27, 2022 @ 8:16am
May 27, 2022
Westwood Climb
May 27, 2022 @ 8:16am
May 27, 2022
Connector to Westwood
May 27, 2022 @ 8:16am
May 27, 2022
Scorched Earth
May 27, 2022 @ 8:16am
May 27, 2022
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