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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 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.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Aug 22, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Sep 29, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance13 miles
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Avg time1 hr 48 min
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Altitude min640 ft
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Altitude start1,571 ft
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Altitude end1,562 ft
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Climb1,795 ft
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Descent-1,806 ft
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Grade max-39.6%
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Grade min29.7%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Trails in Route
| 574 ft | |||||
| 1,043 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 4 miles | |||||
| 646 ft | |||||
| 358 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 4,787 ft | |||||
| 187 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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Revel Ranger, the downcountry CHAMP!
trail: Laurel Point
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