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6.9 miles
Distance
277 ft
Climb
-273 ft
Descent
00:47:57
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
188 ft
Altitude min
245 ft
Altitude max
230 ft
Altitude start
236 ft
Altitude end
-12.6%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:47:57
Avg time

The Accelerator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tuffburg
    Hattiesburg, Mississippi
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    The University of Southern Mississippi - Lake Thoreau Environmental Center

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AI Generated Description

The Accelerator is a 7 mile popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Hattiesburg Mississippi. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 277 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 47 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 30 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
All
  • 247 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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The Accelerator Trail Reports

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Jun 22, 2025 @ 2:19pm
Jun 22, 2025
 Trails in great shape following work day on 6/21. Go Ride!
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Accelerator located?
      The Accelerator is located in Tuffburg, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Tuffburg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 31.35424, -89.36446.
      ▼ How hard is The Accelerator?
      The Accelerator is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Accelerator?
      The Accelerator has 277 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 273 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 188 ft to 245 ft.
      ▼ Is The Accelerator a point to point trail?
      The Accelerator is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Accelerator?
      The Accelerator is 6.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Accelerator?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Accelerator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Accelerator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Accelerator are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Accelerator?
      The estimated time to ride The Accelerator is approximately 48 minutes. The trail is 6.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is The Accelerator?
      The Accelerator is a very popular trail. There have been 703 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,291 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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