My home trail. Have done my best to trim out the main trails this spring, as this had really gotten overgrown last summer. I think it should be in good condition this year as a result. Most of the network is pretty easy, but there's a few challenging sections but nothing too scary. Just a number of good dips that are a blast to hit hard.

The primary trails weave in and out of the doubletrack loop, so each of these sections will have to be hit individually. There are a number of trails off the doubletrack loop that people have tried to develop that will dead end. If you find yourself on a questionable trail, I'm willing to bet you've strayed from the main network. You'll just have to go exploring for yourself. I'm gonna try and GPS the trail in the near future and post. Will do my best.

This trail has real potential, and will become great in the near future. The Army Corps has ID'd improving this trail as a priority project in their Red Rock Master Plan (see http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Portals/48/docs/Recreation/ODR/121121-A-NN408-007.pdf), but I don't know when that'll get done.

18 minutes ago

I know many like White Oak, but its one of my least liked trails I've ever ridden. It probably doesn't help that I caught this in 95 degree heat the day after a good windstorm left branches and leaves everywhere, but I still felt this was more like stair master exercise type climbs with no reward for the effort.

White Oak Ridge is indeed the highlight of this trail system. It sets the bar on 'rock gardens' for sure. It is probably worth a (single) visit here alone.
Aside from that though, White Oak felt nearly all climb with no reward heading back down....unless you enjoy burning your brakes and killing your speed in sharp, slick, pebbly corners is your thing. Add to that, very sparse maps and trail markings and I feel you get a below average experience.

I rate it 2 for the White Oak Ridge section alone.

49 minutes ago

Check out how these guys handle it, as well as the disclaimer to go check the forums ... http://www.bhmba.org/trails

57 minutes ago

Beer Thread!!! Nice.. I'm in Huntsville AL .. Been really enjoying 2 or 3 particular Brewers over the last couple months, perfect for an after ride beverage. Just about anything I try from SweetWater Brewery (ATL GA) but my staple...

1 hour ago

Yeah, I did. I put a piece of hardwood under the crossmember to keep from drilling right throught roof. You can see in the picture that I put a couple of fat, wide washers under the outboard side to level...

2 hours ago

maddslacker points out that Thule and Yakima bars are also hollow. :D

2 hours ago

Not a home brew and not necessarily inexpensive, but a unique approach at hauling bikes is the SeaSucker mount. - http://proedgebiker.com/products/seasucker-bike-racks/

3 hours ago

That beer is the extremely inexpensive Keystone Ice. Gross One of my favorite post ride beers in the can form is the Happy Camper IPA from Santa Fe Brewing. yummmmmmmm I just might go get a 6er right now while i...

3 hours ago

Congrats on a great finish! I thoroughly enjoyed reading about your adventure and NOT having to pedal 300+ miles :)

4 hours ago

Looking for used racks is another good option. Great post!

4 hours ago