more stats
1,096 ft
Distance
-62 ft
Descent
00:03:45
Avg time
-63 ft
Altitude change
284 ft
Altitude min
347 ft
Altitude max
347 ft
Altitude start
285 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
909 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:03:45
Avg time

Spash Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Area 51 Mountain Bike Trails
    Hernando, Mississippi
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #21814 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78830 in Trail Running
    • #51563 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    US Army Corps of Engineers

This trail is short and sweet but built to go fast and get you back to the trailhead quickly. This trail is downhill only for bikes and uphill only for hiking. Bikes have the right of way on this trail for safety purposes. This trail features a tabletop jump, gap jump, and a drop. All features can be rolled or avoided.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 29 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 227 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Spash Down Trail Reports

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Oct 5, 2025 @ 2:56pm (America/Indiana/Tell_City)
Oct 5, 2025
 Super fun section
Mar 12, 2024 @ 8:02am
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Sep 8, 2023 @ 10:52am
Sep 8, 2023
 reporter Tree down
Jul 6, 2023 @ 5:02am
Jul 6, 2023
Oct 5, 2022 @ 8:45am
Oct 5, 2022
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on Oct 5, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.39 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to spash-down trailhead (34.725820, -89.993980)
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      Splash Down at Area 51
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      Routes with this trail

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      A51 Figure Eight Featured
      3 miles • 356 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Fun figure eight route that brings you past Outpost Alfa several times then spits you out at the trailhead.
      9
      Hold the Mayo
      1 mile • 149 ft • 6 •
      Short route for when you realize you bit off more than you can chew.
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      bcrbrian
      Awesome downhill line with two small drops, and a few little jumps.
      grantbob94 grantbob94
      Most fun descent at Area 51! Trail crew has done an awesome job. Short, but lap-able!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spash Down located?
      Spash Down is located in Area 51 Mountain Bike Trails, Hernando, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Area 51 Mountain Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.72582, -89.99398.
      ▼ How hard is Spash Down?
      Spash Down is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spash Down?
      The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 284 ft to 347 ft.
      ▼ Is Spash Down a point to point trail?
      Yes, Spash Down is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spash Down?
      Spash Down is 1,096 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spash Down?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Spash Down. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Spash Down?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Spash Down are:
      • April (18 activities)
      • July (14 activities)
      • March (12 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Spash Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spash Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spash Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Spash Down. The trail is 1,096 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spash Down?
      Spash Down is a very popular trail. There have been 927 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,753 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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