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Cumberland Beginner Loop
Sendero para bicicleta de montaña
Moderada
2.28 mi
326 ft
A short, easy introduction to mountain biking in Cumberland Forest.
If you're a new mountain biker and are looking to dip your toes into the sport, Cumberland can be a great place to learn! This short 2-mile loop provides the perfect beginner-friendly taste of mountain biking right next to the trailhead.
From the trailhead, pedal up the dirt road a short way to pick up the Spanker trail on the left. Spanker is a non-technical singletrack trail on a mellow grade that will help you get a feel for what mountain biking in Cumberland Forest has to offer. After pedaling up a small rise, you'll roll down a small hill back toward a junction with the dirt road.
At the junction, take a right turn onto Kitty Litter and follow it to Space Nugget. This two-trail combination provides a short, flowy descent back down to the trailhead that is perfect for getting a feel for Cumberland mountain biking. On Kitty Litter, you'll encounter a few rocks in the trail, some low berms, and a few wooden bridges that are close to the ground. Practicing on these low-consequence wooden bridges will help build your confidence on manmade features.
Space Nugget continues the swoop and flow with a series of beautifully-sculpted back-to-back berms on delightful singletrack. This section of trail is a bit rootier than Kitty Litter, providing a slightly different trail character.
Before you know it, you'll be back to the trailhead. If you're still looking for more riding, try stepping up with [this figure-8 route anchored by Missing Link](
Sources:
[Canadian MTB, Youtube]( Written by Greg Heil
If you're a new mountain biker and are looking to dip your toes into the sport, Cumberland can be a great place to learn! This short 2-mile loop provides the perfect beginner-friendly taste of mountain biking right next to the trailhead.
From the trailhead, pedal up the dirt road a short way to pick up the Spanker trail on the left. Spanker is a non-technical singletrack trail on a mellow grade that will help you get a feel for what mountain biking in Cumberland Forest has to offer. After pedaling up a small rise, you'll roll down a small hill back toward a junction with the dirt road.
At the junction, take a right turn onto Kitty Litter and follow it to Space Nugget. This two-trail combination provides a short, flowy descent back down to the trailhead that is perfect for getting a feel for Cumberland mountain biking. On Kitty Litter, you'll encounter a few rocks in the trail, some low berms, and a few wooden bridges that are close to the ground. Practicing on these low-consequence wooden bridges will help build your confidence on manmade features.
Space Nugget continues the swoop and flow with a series of beautifully-sculpted back-to-back berms on delightful singletrack. This section of trail is a bit rootier than Kitty Litter, providing a slightly different trail character.
Before you know it, you'll be back to the trailhead. If you're still looking for more riding, try stepping up with [this figure-8 route anchored by Missing Link](
Sources:
[Canadian MTB, Youtube]( Written by Greg Heil
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Segmentos
| Nombre | Distancia | Diferencia de altitud | Pendiente media |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRAVAAA! 🔶 | 0.19 mi | -30 ft | -1.3 % |
| Dogshit Alley | 0.43 mi | 157 ft | 6.9 % |
| AH there goes my DERAILLEUR $@!#% | 0.25 mi | 115 ft | 8.5 % |
| Stand Up | 0.43 mi | 131 ft | 5.8 % |
| Spanker Redux | 0.36 mi | -72 ft | -2.2 % |
| Spank Kitty Nugget | 0.94 mi | -161 ft | -3.2 % |
| Kitty Litter | 0.33 mi | -69 ft | -3.8 % |
| Kitty Litter Nuggets | 0.54 mi | -115 ft | -4.0 % |
| Kitty Litter from Davis Lake Main | 0.22 mi | -49 ft | -3.6 % |
| Catpoo | 0.35 mi | -92 ft | -4.9 % |
| 👨🏽🚀 | 0.28 mi | -62 ft | -4.3 % |
| Space Nugget | 0.40 mi | -85 ft | -3.9 % |
| Space Nugget | 0.32 mi | -46 ft | -2.7 % |