more stats
5,249 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-220 ft
Descent
00:08:32
Avg time
-157 ft
Altitude change
388 ft
Altitude min
555 ft
Altitude max
551 ft
Altitude start
394 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-22.6%
Grade max
16%
Grade min
1,040 ft
Distance climb
3,100 ft
Distance down
1,109 ft
Distance flat
00:08:32
Avg time

The Bug Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Standing Boy Trails
    Columbus, Georgia
  • AKA
    Green Gravity
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43682 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #226 in Mountain Biking · Georgia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    DNR

The Bug is a mostly gentle rolling descent with berms, rollers, and some mellow jumps. Downhill only.

Access Info

To access the trail you can ride Primary Goods until it meets up with Bimini and Doughboy. Take a hard left at that junction and start climbing on Doughboy. The trail ends back at the parking lot.

Disclaimer

You must have a GA State Parks ParkPass, annual or daily.

Tags
BermsJumpsPicnic spot
Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 302 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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on Sep 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      rustycooper04
      Awesome job on all the trails. Professional job-thanks trail solutions!!
      hanscooperschneider
      Was wildly surprised by the quality of the trail and the entire Standing Boy trail network. Very well maintained and well kept. Absolutely built by bikers for bikers. Many rollers that unfortunately force speed control. Better than Chewacla

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Bug located?
      The Bug is located in Standing Boy Trails, Columbus, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Standing Boy Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.57772, -85.036.
      ▼ How hard is The Bug?
      The Bug is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Bug?
      The Bug has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 220 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 388 ft to 555 ft.
      ▼ Is The Bug a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Bug is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Bug?
      The Bug is 5,249 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Bug?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Bug. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Bug?
      The Bug is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access The Bug? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Bug are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Bug?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride The Bug. The trail is 5,249 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Bug?
      The Bug is a very popular trail. There have been 1,491 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,031 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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