more stats
4,409 ft
Distance
-59 ft
Descent
00:06:24
Avg time
-65 ft
Altitude change
1,531 ft
Altitude min
1,675 ft
Altitude max
1,675 ft
Altitude start
1,611 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
28.6%
Grade min
778 ft
Distance climb
1,145 ft
Distance down
2,490 ft
Distance flat
00:06:24
Avg time

Sierra Bug Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
    Jasper, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45414 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89975 in E-Biking
    • #341075 in Trail Running
    • #140949 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #320 in Mountain Biking · Arkansas [+]
    • #417 in E-Biking
    • #1,350 in Trail Running
    • #658 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

The favorite green of the canyon Fun flow with lots of twists and turns near boulders and streams. Mostly smooth, hardpack.

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FlowyTight and twisty

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 81.6 km average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 31.9 km avg distance
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  • 41 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      One of the best green trails anywhere. Feels like you’re truly surfing on dirt.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sierra Bug located?
      Sierra Bug is located in Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Jasper, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Horseshoe Canyon Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.00251, -93.2917.
      ▼ How hard is Sierra Bug?
      Sierra Bug is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sierra Bug?
      The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,531 ft to 1,675 ft.
      ▼ Is Sierra Bug a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sierra Bug is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sierra Bug?
      Sierra Bug is 4,409 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sierra Bug?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sierra Bug. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sierra Bug?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sierra Bug are:
      • May (11 activities)
      • March (5 activities)
      • October (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sierra Bug? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sierra Bug are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sierra Bug?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Sierra Bug. The trail is 4,409 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sierra Bug?
      Sierra Bug is a very popular trail. There have been 300 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 404 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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