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2.0 miles
Distance
191 ft
Climb
-235 ft
Descent
01:24:38
Avg time
-44 ft
Altitude change
207 ft
Altitude min
277 ft
Altitude max
276 ft
Altitude start
233 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-28%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
3,366 ft
Distance climb
5,184 ft
Distance down
2,011 ft
Distance flat
01:24:38
Avg time

Section 5 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lincoln Parish Park
    Ruston, Louisiana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #77318 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Lincoln Parish Police Jury

- Singletrack with technical descents
- A couple rock rolls and berms
- Infamous "Alpine" hill

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Section 5 Trail Reports

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Mar 30, 2026 @ 2:03pm (America/Chicago)
Mar 30, 2026
Apr 18, 2024 @ 5:39pm
Apr 18, 2024
 good condition and leaves cleared off the trails by the race last week. trails are hard pack, roots and a few sandy areas.
Mar 31, 2024 @ 1:08pm
Mar 31, 2024
 Two short sections closed for wet conditions. A few small puddles but otherwise in terrific condition.
Jan 28, 2023 @ 12:10am
Jan 28, 2023
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Status:
on Mar 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.0 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 33%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Section 5 located?
      Section 5 is located in Lincoln Parish Park, Ruston, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the Lincoln Parish Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.58185, -92.60617.
      ▼ How hard is Section 5?
      Section 5 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Section 5?
      Section 5 has 191 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 235 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 207 ft to 277 ft.
      ▼ Is Section 5 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Section 5 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Section 5?
      Section 5 is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Section 5?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Section 5. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Section 5? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Section 5 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Section 5?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 2 minutes to ride Section 5. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Section 5?
      Section 5 is a very popular trail. There have been 209 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 270 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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