Review: This is a great trail system. 14 miles of some of the fastest, flowy trails I have ever ridden. I am really impressed with the quality of these trails.

Similar Trail: Jack Rabbit, FATS

Review: New to area and Mountain Biking. love this trail. It's a good workout for me as I try to ride it fast. I like the tight parts, theres some roots, rocks, but I like technical and I would guess for advanced riders this ones a breeze. Been doing the two loops and parking at the Dog park and not going to Stilesboro and they take me about 32-34 minutes, depending on wet/slippery factor, so a good after work or morning ride. Heading to Taber and Blankets as soon as bike gets out of shop to check those.

Review: Rode early this morning after the storms last night - trail was in excellent shape - only one or two spots with standing water/thick mud. I thought I would be first on the trail, but i followed a line that must have been laid out early in the fog...

Review: This is a great area for people who are more beginner to moderate riders. Very fun and a good workout. Not a lot of people.

Review: 1st time Mtn biking on the hottest day in years. Took the spur and added the extra fun. I would consider it a low end intermediate trail if you take the spur. It helped me realize I am out of shape but def a fun trail and will do it again. Several narrow spots to look out for so take it slow if not familiar with it. Have fun.

Review: great trail. rode the loop to the spur.....the spur was a little more challenging, but in all, it was a great ride...i will definitely be riding this one again soon.

Similar Trail: mosquito flats/bite at blankets

Review: I am a beginner and a friend took me to this trail (Turtle Back Loop). It was challenging in the beginning, but after several weeks I can say - I love this trail. This trail has a nice flow and now I can do the whole loop without dismounting the bike.

* Review edited 6/23/2012

Review: Great trail that can be ridden by the beginner, or for the advance rider, this makes a nice work out. It can be ridden fast, and I also like the drop and hills that you can turn in to jumps.

Similar Trail: Mosquito Bite - there is a part of this trail that is intermediate, but this is a lot easier than Dwelling

Review: Nice trail for a quick ride, not much change in elevation, rode the entire 4 mile loop in my middle chain ring. All-in-all a fun ride and I agree with the riders that describe this as a trail that can be ridden from beginner to intermediate based on your speed. Also, the GPS coordinates for this trail head are for the Pitner Road Dog Park, it has decent gravel parking, restrooms, a covered area and tables. This trail head will put you on the Turtleback loop. This loop and the other loops can be accessed from the Allatoona Creek trail head which is off Old Stilesboro Rd. If you want to avoid the horses, ride the Turtleback loop. I haven't run into a horse/rider on this loop, and I think its probably too tight for them.

Review: Had a blast. This is the kind of trail that you can casually pedal through or really bump up the difficulty by adding speed. Nothing terribly technical here but it's very twisty. I would highly recommend this trail system to anyone from beginners on up to advanced. Pay attention to the directions. there is not a lot of room to pass so the wrong direction could be bad news.

Similar Trail: Clinton Nature Preserve, Douglasville

Review: Ok, now I have some experience since my last entry below. I am now able to do all 3 loops 11.1 miles without stopping and boy is it a great workout. I've lost 17 pounds and I still eat what I want. The trail is a lot better now that we are getting in the 80's everyday. Not slick anymore. The turtle back extra loop is a tough uphill climb for me either direction. The masons bridge has just added an additional 1\2 mile and it's a little soft still but it adds more hills to climb. All of the experienced bikers seem to love these trails. I guess that speaks for itself.

Review: Overall very good trails. Well maintained. Fast trails with lots of opportunity for jumps. Some hard turn and narrow passages between trees. Very fun overall.

Similar Trail: blankets creek

Review: if you live in the area this a fun trail to just do a couple of laps. its pretty fast and flowy and you are able to keep a high cadence. i can't wait to see what this trail is like in five years. it will be a good little trail system l. when i lived five miles from there it.made it easy to get my mountain bike fix in for the week if i couldn't make it out to blankets. DB

Review: I am new to mountain biking. I live up against the trail so I decided last weekend to buy a bike and start riding. Is it normal on these trails for the trees to be only 2 & 1/2 feet apart? Seems dangerous to me. Also, why are the curves so flat. I really have to slow down. Why not bank the turns like a NASCAR track so you can maintain your speed. Overall, I have had fun this last week. I was out there today and it is still pretty wet but is still open. I did the rusty bucket and mason bridge trails, all about 5 or 6 miles total with the connector trails from the parking lot. I had to stop and rest a few times but I will improve.

Review: This is a fun trail. As mentioned in an earlier review, put it in gear and go. You can still get a good work out on this trail. Enjoy!

Similar Trail: Blankets Creek, dwelling loop

Review: In my opinion nearly unrideable. Nothing but super slick red georgia clay. Granted it rained 2 days ago and you would expect a few wet areas but this is ridiculous. I doubt it ever gets dry enough to ride because of the clay. Got less than 1 mile in and had to turn back around. It was like one huge slip and slide.

Similar Trail: Go somewhere else - Fort Yargo, Jackrabbit, Tsali, Racoon Mountain

Review: this trail has to be one of my favorites. while not the most technical it is pretty fast you can definitely pick up some speed. although isn't exactly difficult overall there are some tricky spots overall its a fun enjoyable ride

Similar Trail: mount tabor, its like this trail only a good bit more technical and a lot tighter

Review: yes this trail is a great little run around for any skill level. since the hunting closer there has been a little bit of work done which everyone will love. also the trail system is still called allatoona creek park the loops will all have there own names. stay tuned for more trails this spring which will make this place even more desirable.

Review: This trail is now officially named Turtle Back Trail although it is still listed as "Allatoona Creek" here. This is the most enjoyable mountain bike trail I've ever been on. It has a little of everything but nothing excessive. The main 4 mile loop has a mix of bridges, flat areas, rocky & rooty terrain, along with tight turns, and dips that novices as well as regular riders can enjoy. The newly cut spur adds an additional mile to the overall loop. I would rate it as intermediate in difficulty. The uphill climbs on the spur are not impossible, but will get your blood pumping regardless if you are an occasional rider or a regular. In the Sun/Mon/Wed/Fri direction, the Spur offers a very fun downhill ride. Although I admit this trail will be a disappointment to the hard-core mountain biker looking for a challenge navigating tight switch-backs, long up hill pulls, and highly technical terrain. There is nothing that ranks close to expert level on this trail. I highly recommend this trail (less the spur) over ANY other mountain bike trail to someone just getting into Mountain Biking. At the time of this review, only the main 4 mile loop and the 1 mile spur are cut. Also this trail closes to bikers during November and December for hunting and has delayed opening hours in October and January.

Similar Trail: Mt Tabor Bike Trails are a little more difficult and in my opinion, not as much fun as this trail. But they are similar enough that if you live close enough to ride this trail, you are close enough to give Mt Tabor's trails a chance too. For those familia

Review: Trail is closed because of hunting during Nov and Dec.... Boooo! Goto Mt Tabor its only 15 mins up the road..

* Review edited 11/8/2011

Review: This trail is fun as heck. Since it is literally in my back yard I have ridden it quite a few times. awesome narrow curvy fun. There are a couple of jumps to hit. Also there is a huge man made wood and steel drop if you dare. Its right next to the dog park fencing. IMO this track is more fun on the days when riders go counterclockwise.

* Review edited 2/24/2012

Review: Very fun and fast flowing trail. Great for learning tight fast turns. Or a great trail for beginners.

Review: Nice trail if you live in the bentwater or seven hills area and dont have time to pack it up for blankets creek I like to bring the bike to work and hit it on the way home for a little cardio befor dinner. Do the extra 1.5 mile loop about half way through to make it a meaningful run or do it twice. No up hill climbs here, but a great trail full of twist and nice fast sections if you push it. Just keep your elbows tucked as there are some sections with the trees within reach. This is a great trail to bring along a first timer or a kid with the thirst for something besides a sidewalk. No crouds and the shoes come at the oposite direction and respect the peddlers.

Review: Smooth flowing fast trail with little elevation changes and enough sharp turns to keep you awake and motivated. Rode the expansion cross the bridge on old stilesboro. Pretty cool trail system. COmbined all three trails with the connectors is about 12 miles of riding. Very nicely done! Really enjoyed the fact that there werent many riders and the place was really quiet. Would recommend as a nice trail to change pace from Blankets or Big Creek.

* Review edited 4/16/2012

Similar Trail: Blankets and Bigcreek

Review: This trail is fun and fast. Design was flowing and i was surprised at the quality of this trail. This area has tons of potential. It should be rated a 3 but i gave an extra for being so close to my house:)

Review: Fun little trail, not alot of climbing and not too technical. If your looking to enjoy a ride with a kid or a less experienced biker but still have fun, this is your trail.

Similar Trail: I dont think its anything like Mt. Tabor, Tabor is way more climbing and less fun. Maybe like the easier trails at blankets creek.

Review: This is a great local trail. The trail is nicely designed given the terrain, which has only slight elevation changes. Now, with a new extension added recently, the trail is more like 6 miles instead of 4. The new extension has a little more climbing as well, but don't expect to do a lot of climbing here. This trail can be ridden fast and with multiple loops for more mileage. I noticed it does stay rather wet and muddy a few days after a big rain, however, as there are definitely a lot of low-lying spots here. There is more planned for this area as well. Also, there is a new man-made feature that was recently added that will test your technical skills. Be on the lookout for cross-country runners/joggers and hikers (not as many as at Blankets). So far the bipeds I have run into have been very courteous and have hopped off the trail to let me pass. Good signs and unidirectional with bikers and walkers/joggers traveling in opposite directions. A portion of this trail runs alongside a fenced dog park, so don't be alarmed if a dog gets startled and barks - they are fenced in inside the dog park. I gave it 3 stars only because it lacks mileage at this stage and climbing/descending challenges due to terrain. The overall trail design is 5 stars. * Review edited 8/13/2011

* Review edited 8/13/2011

Similar Trail: Blankets Creek

Review: Once this trail gets packed down its going to be super fast and fun. Mostly null and void of technical challenge but the tight turns will keep you on your toes. Aerobic challenge here will have to come from a bigger chain ring and a faster pace as there are no real climbs to speak of. Looking forward to the next loops to be added to the system. New mileage as of 1/31/12 includes rusty bucket loop, turtleback spur, and mason's bridge loop. A little more technical challenge in the new stuff with tighter singletrack and a few rock sections to navigate.

* Review edited 1/31/2012

Similar Trail: Mt Tabor