13.0 miles
Distance
1,795 ft
Climb
-1,806 ft
Descent
1,774 ft
High Point
-10 ft
Altitude change
640 ft
Altitude min
1,571 ft
Altitude start
1,562 ft
Altitude end
-39.6%
Grade max
29.7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Outer loop that starts on top of Racoon Mountain from the Laurel Point picnic / parking area. Can be completed in either direction, but most prefer clockwise (Down High Voltage and up Live Wire). Easy to mix in a stop in the "Chunky" freeride area and then jump back on to finish out the loop

Detailed Description
Racoon Mountain Outer loop is a 13 mile moderately popular expert route located near Jasper Tennessee. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 1,795 ft with a max elevation of 1,774 ft then descends -1,806 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    13 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 48 min
  • Altitude min
    640 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,571 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,562 ft
  • Climb
    1,795 ft
  • Descent
    -1,806 ft
  • Grade max
    -39.6%
  • Grade min
    29.7%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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    Black Diamond
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  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
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