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Angler's Ridge Mountain Bike Trail
Danville, Virginia
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
33 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 10/24/11 by RidingPastor |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 20 miles | Global Rank: #344 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 47 | Wishlist: 53 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.19 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 33min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +2,179/-2,108 ft | |
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Description: Angler’s Ridge is a 26-mile (and growing!) system of stacked-loop singletrack trails that give the rider an awesome experience, no matter their skill level. IMBA trained trail volunteers have built trails that vary in skill level, from the entry-level Riverside Drive to the more technical Crooked Stick (653 foot elevation change) and Witchback (891 foot elevation change). All the trails are flowing, mixing technical areas like rock gardens and rooty climbs with creek crossings and smooth hard pack. Riders will find bridges, gravity drops, log pyramids, tight switchbacks, and moguls as the trails snake through beautiful forestland with mature hardwoods, numerous creeks, and abundant wildlife. Several fire roads and the paved greenway intersect the area for an easy bailout and return to the trailhead. There are some major climbs and some epic climbs (entire network elevation change of 2795 feet), all rewarded with bombing downhills. The greatest benefit of this trail system is it’s flow – the climbs are equal in part to the downhills - not too long and always worth the climb!
The trail system has three marked loops all beginning and ending at the trailhead – green (2 miles); blue (5 Miles) and red (12 miles) for riding without maps and each can be ridden clockwise or counterclockwise for a completely different experience and double the miles! As of the Fall of 2010, trails include the following: Riverside Drive, Eagle Scout, Little Pisgah, Crooked Stick, Camel Bak, Hot Tamale, Plummet, The Bern, Angler’s Ridge, Broken Arrow, Witchback. There are great shelter, picnic and restroom facilities at the Angler’s Park trailhead, which is a City Park situated along the Dan River with public boat ramps. Danville’s “Riverwalk Trail” (a paved 8 mile greenway) meanders through the singletrack network and along the riverfront to downtown Danville and other commercial and recreational areas. Visit www.svmba.org for the latest information and to make local connections.
Description: Angler’s Ridge is a 26-mile (and growing!) system of stacked-loop singletrack trails that give the rider an awesome experience, no matter their skill level. IMBA trained trail volunteers have built trails that vary in skill level, from the entry-level Riverside Drive to the more technical Crooked Stick (653 foot elevation change) and Witchback (891 foot elevation change). All the trails are flowing, mixing technical areas like rock gardens and rooty climbs with creek crossings and smooth hard pack. Riders will find bridges, gravity drops, log pyramids, tight switchbacks, and moguls as the trails snake through beautiful forestland with mature hardwoods, numerous creeks, and abundant wildlife. Several fire roads and the paved greenway intersect the area for an easy bailout and return to the trailhead. There are some major climbs and some epic climbs (entire network elevation change of 2795 feet), all rewarded with bombing downhills. The greatest benefit of this trail system is it’s flow – the climbs are equal in part to the downhills - not too long and always worth the climb!
The trail system has three marked loops all beginning and ending at the trailhead – green (2 miles); blue (5 Miles) and red (12 miles) for riding without maps and each can be ridden clockwise or counterclockwise for a completely different experience and double the miles! As of the Fall of 2010, trails include the following: Riverside Drive, Eagle Scout, Little Pisgah, Crooked Stick, Camel Bak, Hot Tamale, Plummet, The Bern, Angler’s Ridge, Broken Arrow, Witchback. There are great shelter, picnic and restroom facilities at the Angler’s Park trailhead, which is a City Park situated along the Dan River with public boat ramps. Danville’s “Riverwalk Trail” (a paved 8 mile greenway) meanders through the singletrack network and along the riverfront to downtown Danville and other commercial and recreational areas. Visit www.svmba.org for the latest information and to make local connections.
added on October 20, 2005 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by rickram88 on January 5, 2012
These trails are much fun and a great group of folks that maintain it! Trails never close and always in great condition! However, bring your climbing boots. You will be challenged going up and down, but not extremely challenging though. Well, I take that back. Witchback trail is a KILLER climb... All trails built in good safety nature with a workout in mind. The trails lend themselves for beginners and will keep the advanced riders from getting bord. Good job! I highly recommend!* Review edited 1/5/2012
* Review edited 1/5/2012
Similar Trail: Copperhead trail in Country park, Greensboro, NC
reviewed by Chad_Rhoads on December 16, 2011
Nearly impossible to get bored at Angler's. There is so much diverse and well-maintained trail that even after years of riding, every ride can be different. Trails range from easy gravel road (Gravity Hill) to extremely challenging singletrack (Witchback). Well-built bridges are plentiful, but most stream crossings also offer the opportunity to get wet. There are occasional obstacles such as stacked logs and small jumps. There are currently two teeter-totters. The only complaint I have heard is the signage. First timers will most likely get lost, but getting lost here will not lead to a Survivorman experience, as there are frequent crossings of both gravel roads and a paved recreation trail. The trail system continues to grow, with new trail (White Fawn) currently under construction and talks have begun with the City of Danville on building more advanced obstacles and possibly a skills development park. Danville also has three bike shops for parts, repairs and advice.
reviewed by fordmn1966 on December 13, 2011
Awesome trail system and very well maintained. Definately my favorite place to ride in va. Also cant wait for the freeride park to open up soon. Already some jumps up there but heard theyre putting some wooden structures up soon!
reviewed by bikerjoe_165 on December 13, 2011
4 of us came up from Greensboro to ride we loved it a very nice set of trails we rode the red trail about a 12 mile loop had to unclip on 3 of the climbs too steep well worth the drive
reviewed by jmessick on December 12, 2011
The main problem I have with these trails is the 80-mile drive from my house! I've only had a taste of wht Angler's Ridge has to offer but found it to be awesome! I'm not sure if I would recommend it for first-timers or not, but any rider better bring a reasonable level of fitness, and you may still be walking a hill or two. I was, but smiling the entire time!
Similar Trail: Pisgah
reviewed by MaxMartz on November 23, 2011
Great trail for beginer to advanced riders. The climbs on Witchback are great for advanced riders. My son and I ride it weekly. We drive 50 min each way to reach the park.
Similar Trail: Pisgah
reviewed by fitzwater245 on November 21, 2011
great variety for everyone from the first ride to the seasoned vet.
reviewed by acsheets on November 17, 2011
First time mountain bike riding and what a blast. The variety of trails were great, from very scenic, rolling trails to some intense climbs and downhills.
reviewed by RidingPastor on October 24, 2011
Wow what a great collection of trails. I am so glad that I ended up here instead of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir as I originally hoped for. I am also glad that I had 2 days to ride and two great guides to get the most out of the trails while I was there. Thanks to Daniel and James for showing me the trails. the trails were tight, twisty, and tough climbs but flowed pretty well and had a lot of fun runs through them. Thankfully it was not rooty compared to Triad, NC standards and dries really well. It had rained for a couple days before and you could hardly tell. Witchbak is brutal but worth it. The people who maintain the trails have a great camaraderie and are really working hard to put together a great collection of trails.
* Review edited 10/24/2011
reviewed by wkirchne on January 7, 2011
This is a great network of trails, that is always well maintained. There is a good mixture of open/fast, tight/technical trails as well as a variety of stream crossings usually accompanied by an optional bridge. The trails dry out extremely quickly too, I think the soil is mostly clay in this part of the VA. Crooked Stick and Witchback are the more technical trails while Hot Tamale is more open in parts. Check out www.svmba.org for more information
Similar Trail: Owls Roost - Greensboro, NC Hobby Park - Winston Salem, NC
reviewed by Rpw237 on October 25, 2010
It has something for every one from drops to rhythm sections to some epic hills it is awsome!
reviewed by jbebeau on October 20, 2010
As a local, I can tell you about almost every mile of this trail system - AWESOME describes it for me. There are parts for every rider and skill - technical, roots, rocks, water, smooth and flowing, and a few epic hills. They are all weaved together in such a way that 5 mins of climbing is rewarded with 5 mins of downhill. The rider is never bored with the trail system, and it is in a beautifully wooded section of our community. The local club is at www.svmba.org if you have questions or concerns
reviewed by MarkMTB on September 19, 2010
Great trail system as everyone has already mentioned; the new trail going in next to the treatment plant also really add some nice new mileage with a different feel to it. Definitely worth a day trip from the Triangle (NC).
Similar Trail: San Lee (Sanford, NC); Beaverdam (NC)
reviewed by blyman on July 4, 2010
Great trail system! The trails are fun and fast with some rooty and sandy sections to keep you on your toes. Gravity Hill is my favorite trail. It's like riding down a roller coaster track.
Similar Trail: Powhite Park
reviewed by HammerheadNC on May 24, 2010
This is an excellent and challenging trail system. Lots of creek crossings - a nice refresher on a HOT ride! Lots of challenging climbs - I still can't do the whole 12 mile loop on the bike - I have to climb some of the hills pushing the bike! Its AWESOME - I live in Reidsville and it is WELL WORTH the trip!!!
reviewed by rlsbluz on May 13, 2010
Super nice trails, with good signage for different length rides from 3 miles to 12 miles. Well kept. I try to ride a few times each month.
reviewed by Reserverockhopper on May 7, 2010
Love the trail system. The guys and gals of SVMBA do a great job. The new Witchback is knarly hard and technical. As the trail gets burned in more it will flow better but right now it is hard! One of the better trail systems to visit and spend the day riding and not seeing the same trail twice. Great wooded sceanery, stream crossings, climbs, variation of trail surface, it has everything.
Similar Trail: Dark Mountain.
reviewed by wess on May 3, 2010
Awesome trails - gotta hit the new addition of Witchback. Killer hill climbs
reviewed by outback on April 27, 2010
the citizens of danville should be proud of**lers ridge. this is a great trail system.
Similar Trail: walnut creek
reviewed by gavin_Hermann on April 25, 2010
Great trails i have been riding them for a long time and they are great, kept up well and a lot of different terrain. I like them much more than tsali they are technical and fun.
reviewed by brandonv on January 11, 2010
Great trail system. I live about 35 minutes south and was thrilled to find these trails. Definitely worth the trip into Va for me. Flowing singletrack with some decent climbs and very well maintained. Enough trail to make a day of it.
Similar Trail: New Light, Chapel Hill High School
reviewed by Chaseat99 on December 17, 2009
Great trails and they keep growing. I bought my first mountain bike six months ago and I am loving these trails and the sport of mountain biking. There is something for everyone here from beginner to pro can find the challenge that they are looking for. The new color coded loop system makes it easy for new folks to find their way around. The trails are well groomed and kept in good shape. I have been running Anglers Ridge for several years. It is the perfect training ground for Ultra-Marathons. I see lots of wildlife, deer, fox, ducks, raccoon, etc. I drive 26 miles one way three times per week to enjoy these trails. This is the greatest thing that ever happened to Danville. Chase* Review edited 12/17/2009* Review edited 12/17/2009* Review edited 12/17/2009 I have been riding for over a year now and after biking several other trail systems in VA and other states. Anglers Ridge is still my favorite. Now with over 28 miles of all weather single track and still growing.
* Review edited 10/24/2010
reviewed by MgyJeff on December 16, 2009
Has got to be one of the best rides East of the Blue Ridge Mts. Moderate climbs, Beautiful landscape, Lots of trail, you can get in a 20 mile ride and not hit the same trail twice! In addition to a GREAT trail system, there is a 15 mile paved Greenway running right through the parking lot.
Similar Trail: Dark Mountain Trails, Wilkesboro, NC
reviewed by vculee2002 on March 27, 2009
I have to agree with Reserverockhopper. I recently rode these trails and it has something for everyone. The climbs are mostly broken up by tight switchbacks & are rewarded with long downhill runs. There are some bigger jumps on the downhills but you can bail out to the right as well for those not quite as insane(like me LOL). One word of advice, READ the trailmap at the trailhead CAREFULLY!!! There are a ton of trails but you can get easily sidetracked & turned around(also like me). The difficulty is not super high but the climbs and some steeper descents still make it challenging for all levels. Looking forward to riding again when I have more time to explore. Also, Hot Tamale is temporarily closed due to construction. Live to Ride.
Similar Trail: Poor Farm(Ashland, VA) Buttermilk(Richmond, VA)
reviewed by Reserverockhopper on December 29, 2007
What a great job they have done on this and it continues to grow. We've now ridden it about 5 times and still have not covered all the loops and options. Wow. Some sections are nice flowing easy pedaling, others are tough as nails climbs and drops. They have added log ladders, jumps and gravity drops that make it good for advanced riders or, if you want to stay with the easy stuff, intermediate riders. There is a greenway that runs through the middle of the park so if you encounter trouble, you're never far from a bailout escape route. It is only 45 minutes from Greensboro so we consider it like a NC trail, this ranks only behind Tsali and Dark Mountain for Triad area riders. Do it. It is worth the trip and you can make a full day of it and never cover the same ground.
* Review edited 12/29/2007
Similar Trail: OVT & Dark Mountain, Owls Roost.
reviewed by mnooe on August 29, 2007
Second trip in a week from Greensboro to Danville. This trail system is awesome. Very well maintained. Puts all the trails in Greensboro to shame. I've ridden the "race route" twice and did some additional exploring the second trip. Lots more to do. Currently about 15 miles of completed single track. Great whoop-de-doos, moderate climbs, steep downhills, multiple creek crossings, rock gardens, jumps & some freeride stuff here and there (Go arounds if you wish). Had a great time, and think, I've been driving 4 hours to Western NC for a really good ride. Who knew that Danville (50 miles) had so much to offer.
* Review edited 12/11/2007
Similar Trail: More techinical than Owls Roost, or anything in this area
reviewed by aabiking on August 14, 2007
I finished riding all the trails for the first time yesterday and i have to say that I wish this was my back yard. I noticed that there was a couple of wooden stunts that had been taken out of comission which was the Teeter Totter on Hot Tamali and a Wooden bridge on another trail. When I got home I noticed that SVMBA's website had an alert about these stunts and that they would have them rebuilt very soon. This place is really well maintained.
reviewed by aabiking on August 10, 2007
I have to agree with Mudhunny about the rating on this track. I finally got to ride it and it was a blast. The flow is great and the downhills even though they are short are really fun. The trails are maintained by the Southern VA Mountain Bike Association and they are doing a great job maintaining trails, adding new trails, and scheduling events at this location. I would recomend that this trail system be at least once. I live an hour away but I will be trying to hit these trails at least twice a month.
Similar Trail: Explorer Park
reviewed by aabiking on July 24, 2007
I have not ridden this trail yet.It's own my wishlist and I am planning on going this weekend or next. Depends on when my new BLT comes in. I will review after the ride. I posted the latest map on Danvilles website. I will take my GPS with me and try to get all the trails while I am there. I need to make sure I drive myself or my friends will want to leave early.
reviewed by Jamie_Hackney on July 19, 2006
Very fun trail system, not too hard to learn, just have to ride it a few times to figure it out.
reviewed by leadbutt on July 17, 2006
This is some of the best XC trails around. I arrived just in time to tag along with two locals. They knew the upcoming race course, but they also knew the best overall loop. The trail can be confusing, but if you follow the arrows for the race course, it's pretty simple. I think there are 8 or 9 different loops, though. All the trails are laid out great. They flow with the terrain and show little wear to have been there 5 years. There is a little bit of everything - roots, rocks, sand, creek crossings, hills, gulleys, technical sections, switchbacks, crazy downhills, straight downhills, paved paths, gravel doubletrack, fields, big rocks, one nice ladder bridge, a few berms, mud. I rode for two hours in 90 degree heat, and still didn't ride everything. I think there are still two or three more loops I didn't hit. If you are in the area, this is a definite stop.
Similar Trail: Hobby Park, Dark Mountain
reviewed by mudhunny on March 7, 2006
man, is danville underrated! these trails are really well maintained and have good flow in practically any direction! looks like lots of new sections have been added recently adding lots of variety and some super fun downhills. definitely on my list as one of the fastest xc rides in the south!
reviewed by david on January 11, 2006
Rode this January, nice trail with alot of variety, can be confusing for a first timer rider trying to figure out the course. However, local club was busy adding on to it, and said better signage was coming. Nice parking area.
Similar Trail: Owl's Roost Trail, Greensboro, NC.
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