It’s been called “Legit” “Gnarly” “World Class” by the industry press. The folks that know this little corner of chunky heaven simply call it Shepherd Mountain. Here at the MES we are calling it Iron Spokes Enduro. You asked for it and we agree, it’s possibly the best all-around Enduro test and we cannot wait to get back to this amazing venue.
Before we get into the details, MES wants to give a shoutout to the City of Ironton and the local trail stewards that keep this venue in amazing condition. This is no small task and it takes regular attention to keep this mountain going year-round.
Did you know that Shepherd Mountain is the 2nd most prominent mountain in Missouri? Shepherd mountain boast over 620 feet of straight vertical rise (Its technically over 700ft but we would have to go through town all the way to the river.) Couple that with courses that are always engaging and keep throwing more and more challenges at riders, racers will definitely know they completed something special.
For the Iron Spokes Enduro, racers will have two enduros to choose from. All categories will do 5-6 stages. All racers will pedal transfer 2-4 stages and get shuttle service for 2-3 stages. These numbers will be finalized on the course map for registered racers. Beginners and Amateurs can expect a race a mix of greens, blues, and the easier black trails.
Pro and Experts will get to dice down the spice on Shepherd’s most legendary trails. These can include many of the similar trails from the Beginner and Amateurs enduro but will also include Powder Keg and the double black trail Cannonball.
As is consistent with all MES enduros there will be A/B lines and there is NO MANDATORY AIR required on any stage for any category.
We cannot wait to see the entire region come out and enjoy this gem of a mountain right here in Missouri.