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20 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Intermediate |
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| Length: 11 miles | Global Rank: #4119 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 29 | Wishlist: 14 |
| 1 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +0 // -0 feet |
| Average Speed: 15 mph | Average Time: 1hr 20min |
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Description
Well maintained singlletrack trails through mature pine forest and some bottoms. There are a few hilly spots and some fast downhills at times. Due to the tree canopy, these trails stay relatively shaded and can be ridden all year. The trails are well maintained by local riders, so the trails are usually clean, open and fast. Minimal sandy spots with the vast majority of the trails being hardpacked dirt with not much roots. Good Trail system.
The spot 277THD on the map is at the top of the steep hill, 1/4 mile north of Jackson road on the right. The topo map above does not show the "rails to trail" paved trail, which basically cuts across the center of the map between the two loops.
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Guest on October 22, 2012
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Description
Well maintained singlletrack trails through mature pine forest and some bottoms. There are a few hilly spots and some fast downhills at times. Due to the tree canopy, these trails stay relatively shaded and can be ridden all year. The trails are well maintained by local riders, so the trails are usually clean, open and fast. Minimal sandy spots with the vast majority of the trails being hardpacked dirt with not much roots. Good Trail system.
The spot 277THD on the map is at the top of the steep hill, 1/4 mile north of Jackson road on the right. The topo map above does not show the "rails to trail" paved trail, which basically cuts across the center of the map between the two loops.
Enthusiastic group heading up this trail system. Come join us..
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Review: Great technical trail. Quick turns, berms, bridges, technical climbs, the whole package. Constantly being cleaned and maintained.
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Review: A great trail system! Come out for our weekly Thursday Night Rake and Rides. Meet at 5:30PM at Jackson Rd station for some trail work and a group ride. For more info see https://sites.google.com/site/hubcitymtb/
P.S. there is a map posted in the picture gallery. No need to pay premium for one.
Review: Ok, it's been a while since I've ridden this trail and I just got back from a ride this morning. I live an hour south and have been to this trail a couple of times before and I wasn't impressed. I kept getting lost and the trail wasn't in good shape but that was a while ago. Today, however, I was totally impressed! Each and every trail was well marked, the trails were in great shape and everything flowed together nicely. It had some challenging uphill sections tag teamed with some roots to really put a smile on your face. Recently, the local riders built some creek bridges and a few other bridges through the wet areas. I will definitely be going back very soon! The only thing I think would greatly improve this trail system would be some jumps on the straight aways and maybe some obstacles with bypasses for those who aren't into that type of thing. 5 stars in my book!!!
Similar Trail: Bethel Trails in North Biloxi, Mt. Zion Trails in Brookhaven, MS and USA trails in Mobile, AL
Similar Trail: Bethel Trails in North Biloxi, Mt. Zion Trails in Brookhaven, MS and USA trails in Mobile, AL
Review: This trail has been updated significantly by local riders/racers. Now approximately 11 miles of trail. Well kept. Very fun. One of the best in the state. A must try if in the area
Review: 40 Miles of paved doubletrack from Hattiesburg, MS to Prentiss, MS. Are adding another couple miles to extend it through downtown Hattiesburg.(in the works) Part of the Rails to Trails system. Great for the road bikers and leisure walks. They have added approx 8 to 10 miles of singletrack mtn bike trails on both sides past the Jackson road depot.
Similar Trail: Any rails to trails system
Similar Trail: Any rails to trails system
Review: Young & fairly new trail system. Only a few short technical uphills. beginner level mountain biking. I live locally & ride these trails weekly.
Review: You can not tell which way the trail goes. There is such a tight network of trails, I kept going around in circles. Nothing is marked. Someone needs to mark the trails better and make them run in a certain direction.
Similar Trail: Bethel is my favorite in MS.
Similar Trail: Bethel is my favorite in MS.
Review: These trails are really well maintained. The trails a fun time that beginners and experts can all appreciate. There's a lot of woodwork, but it's mostly to avoid the muddy areas.
The "trailheads" aren't marked at all but there are some directional arrows here and there. I ended up finding the end of each trail and riding them backwards. By the time I got to an arrow it was too late, lucky I went in the morning when the trails were deserted.
Also, the "No Trespassing" signs should be read as "bike at your own risk".
* Review edited 4/6/2010
Similar Trail: Sunshine Trails in Tupelo MS or the old railbed in Oxford MS
* Review edited 4/6/2010
Similar Trail: Sunshine Trails in Tupelo MS or the old railbed in Oxford MS
Review: In Hattiesburg for the weekend and got a decent workout. Definitely could use more markings. Difficult to determine where to enter/exit the trail (for someone new to the trail). * Review edited 3/23/2010
* Review edited 3/23/2010
* Review edited 3/23/2010
Review: Some good up and down. Well maintained and scenic. If you know the network of trails, there is about 7 miles of continuous singletrack.
Similar Trail: Bethel
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Review: This is a multiple network of trails on both the North and South sides of the longleaf Trace. Regular work is being done and some woodwork is being added. It is an excellent training course with a lot of technicals. Tight downhill turns, Uphill switchbacks, and fast DH.
* Review edited 1/10/2010
* Review edited 1/10/2010
Review: some singletract has been added west of Jackson Road. It is probably about 5 miles and is enough for a good workout, a few small hills. Fun if you are from Hattiesburg...
Review: This would be a great workout for road riders especially since the scenery is soothing but for a mtb'er it was enjoyable till the very end when two different sets of dogs charged out from their backyards foaming at the mouth. I'LL PASS.
Review: I have always enjoyed getting on the LongLeaf and also doing the Birthday Challenge starting in Prentiss,MS. When is the B.C. this Year in Nov.?I do this on my Handcycle due to me being Paraplegic.
Similar Trail: There is No similar trail to this, wish we had one near Tupelo. Thanks for the Up-Keep to this Great Trail.
Similar Trail: There is No similar trail to this, wish we had one near Tupelo. Thanks for the Up-Keep to this Great Trail.
Review: My wife, 10 year old daughter and I rode from USM to Clyde Depot for a 15 mile round trip. Later, a friend and I rode from USM to Sumrall 30 mile round trip. We saw two white tail deer. Nice bathroom facilities. Benches every 2 miles or so.
Review: Went North from Eply 'station' and parking area (mile marker 15) through Sumrall and on to Mile marker 23 and back. Good riding surface with excellent bridges and signage. Small towns, homes, farm fields and woodlands make it an interesting ride.
Review: 39 mile paved rails to trails path. To be opened 9/4/00. Excellent, scenic, easy access from Miss. Hwy 49, 84 or 6.
Review: Very nice trail. Heavily shaded which is a big plus on hot Mississippi days. I've only ridden up about 10 miles on the south end, but the scenery is very nice, especially the secluded feeling of being out in the woods.
Similar Trail: Chief Ladiga trail in northeast Alabama.
Similar Trail: Chief Ladiga trail in northeast Alabama.
Review: Trail is now fully open. 10'wide 39 mi paved trail with 25 mi rough horse trail from Epley to Carson. See web site at mylongleaftrace.com.
Review: As of 6/3/2000 trail is not completly finished but should be by the Fall, still there are several miles of good riding. trail is an abandon railroad which has been paved, is mostly long straight stretches with slight grades. Easy going but very nice scenery in places with a good deal of wildlife; the piece between Jackson Road and Epley is very nice. There are restrooms oalond this part and more are being built. Completed trail will run from Hattiesburg @ USM campus to Prentiss, MS with a horse riding trail to parallell it from Bassfeild (near Sumrall) to Prentiss. Jim Moore at Moores Bike Shop in Hattiesburg has worked hard to make this trail a reality and can give more info if needed.
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