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“Fast singletrack, clean lines, very fun! lots of well made wooden features, dirt berms, marked well. ”

Nick Rinebarger
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7.9

Miles

12.7

KM
Singletrack

521' 159 m

High

445' 136 m

Low

333' 101 m

Up

334' 102 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Family Friendly Heck yeah - new bathrooms, picnic tables, pavilions, bring lunch and make a family outing!

Trail may close when wet. Text 601-754-7785 for current trail conditions.

Need to Know

The Knott Head loop is an official part of the racecourse, no bypass. Also, at the beginning of Knott Head, there is a short, small "freeride" loop featuring big drops, berms, and jumps. This loop is not yet apart of the racecourse.

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Great open pavilion to relax under. No required fees but donations are accepted at the kiosk. Lots of trail candy and a cool bone yard section. Be sure to stop and sign the jeans at "blue jean alley." Lots of berms and jumps. All jumps have by-passes or roll-overs.

"The Biggest Little Trail in Mississippi" - Great flowing singletrack with lots of variety - tight and technical, open and flowing, climbs and descents. There is a beginner friendly loop for inexperienced riders, 9-mile 'RC" loop for the intermediate riders has over 40 wooden features including a 14'see-saw, walls, berms and bridges (one is 175' long). Has a short 'black diamond' section with elevated bridge, skinny and creek jump.

Fridge at pavilion keeps your drinks cold and there's a popsicle in the freezer for when you finish.
text 601-754-7785 for current trail conditions.

A USA Cycling sanctioned race held here every May. Come join us.

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Nick Rinebarger with improvements by Eddie Cagle and 1 other
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"Dust N Bones" is Mount Zion's annual race which is part of the MORCS series. This racer is enjoying the flowing downhill section near the beginning of the trail.
Jan 1, 2017 near Brookhaven, MS
speeding through the Sandy Hill berm
Mar 23, 2019 near Wesson, MS
smooth and fast dorm the first down hill section
Jun 4, 2018 near Brookhaven, MS
racers flying up the Sandy Hill Berm
Mar 23, 2019 near Wesson, MS
Johnny is about to sail over the creek jump. It's a 10' flight that is so much fun.
Oct 2, 2015 near Wesson, MS
Great trails and smiles as racers chase each other down at Mt. Zion.
Jan 1, 2017 near Wesson, MS

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Apr 20, 2024
Jared Wisenor
Dec 29, 2020
Beth K
I did the kids and beginner loop. I'm very impressed overall with how everything at this location. I will definitely be visiting this area again.
Nov 20, 2020
Carl Duellman
Fun trail, worth the trip!
Oct 17, 2020
Angie Holbrook
Jul 25, 2020
David Barber
Well kept trails, amazing features and the most fun to be had anywhere in Mississippi. Big shout out to those that devote their time to these trails. 16mi
Dec 25, 2019
Tee Do
Dec 2, 2019
Bob Hodges
Great fun, loved it. 10mi — 1h 45m
Oct 6, 2019
Jeffrey Babbidge
did the knot hill loop as well. great trail, it's been 7 yrs since I've been here and it a MS highlight 10mi — 1h 11m

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