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4,409 ft
Distance
-59 ft
Descent
1,675 ft
High Point
-65 ft
Altitude change
1,531 ft
Altitude min
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

Sierra Bug Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
    Jasper, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
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    • 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

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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  • 11 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sierra Bug

        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.

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