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Avg Rating:	14 trail reviews
Status: Open updated 4/28/09 by uprooted Closed Open Wet / Sketchy	Difficulty: Beginner
Length: 6 miles	Global Rank: 980
Tread: Singletrack	Configuration: Out & Back
Ridden: 66	Wishlist: 24
Avg. Speed: 5.52 mph	Avg. Time: 1hr 13min
Elevation Gain/Loss: +179/-179 ft

 

  
reviewed by ncsurfer128 on April 29, 2009

Very rooty even for my friends full suspension and I have a hardtail so you can only imagine. Way longer than the signs say. Overall this trail was okay. Wasn't as difficult as i would have liked.

  
reviewed by blakeyon2 on March 15, 2009

This is an alright trail there alot of roots but if you have a nice free ride or cross country bike like me it is actualy kind of fun. there aren't many jumps but there are a good bit of hills. just be ready to do some pedaling but dont even bring your bike out if your not into a rough ride.

Similar Trail: go to finch park in lexington or message me about my trails there are table tops kickers and alot of down hill riding.

  
reviewed by pedrotyler on January 20, 2009

there are tons of roots i almost broke my seat trying to ride over them the other than that trail is easy, and not that long

  
reviewed by drivedog on July 8, 2008

"Rooty" is an understatement. The roots, rather than being located in slower, difficult terrain, are often located in faster, straighter sections. I'd never lost my clamp-on tire pump before, but lost it here several times. I found the third of the trail nearest the Lake Higgins marina (Hamburg Mill Road) the most interesting and enjoyable and the third furthest upstream (swampy area) the most annoying, partially due to swarms of biting flies that dove into the air vents in my helmet. I do recommend the optional Bald Eagle Loop side trail, which is less heavily travelled and presents more elevation changes, though it's lined with poison ivy. There is a parking lot at the far end (Brass Eagle Loop, just off of Fleming Road) as well as at the Hamburg Mill end. On some maps it appears as if the Beech Bluff Trail, across the creek from the Bald Eagle Trail and between Brass Eagle Loop and Lewiston Road, would make a return trip more interesting, but signage indicates that it is off-limits to bikes (I didn't ride it). Bald Eagle is supposedly off-limits to horseback riders, but some obviously ride there nevertheless.

Similar Trail: Bald Eagle is not far from Owl's Roost, and not too far from Country Park, both much more enjoyable.

  
reviewed by barrem on June 27, 2008

I haven't ridden all the way down and back (because I'm not quite in shape), but I have ridden most of it. There are a lot of roots, but nothing difficult to get over. Try not to go on really hot days because it can get real humid and muggy. Also, watch out for the bugs. They were all over me.

Similar Trail: Country Park, Big and Little loops at Bur-Mill Park

  
reviewed by ranger72 on June 19, 2008

I really like this trail; it is very close to my house, so I ride it a lot. There are a few sections that are extremely rootbound, but there are some nice smooth sections that compensate for it. It is generally not very busy, and is reasonably flat in most spots, so it is a good ride for beginners. The loop adds a little elevation, with some nice fast downhills on the back side. A special thanks to whoever cleared back the brush and cut fallen trees recently; it is much appreciated.

Similar Trail: Reedy Fork Trail

  
reviewed by mnooe on March 29, 2008

Just of interesting note, I got a Garmin for my bike at Christmas from my wife. I brought it with me when I rode this trail yesterday. It's way more than 3 miles each way. I started at Lake Brant and after crossing the second road took the left route of the loop, went to the end of the trail which is over 4 miles and that's the short route. On the way back I took the longer loop up the hill. By the time I got back to my truck, the total mileage was 8.86. The entire route takes about an hour.

* Review edited 3/29/2008

Similar Trail: Reedy Creek

  
reviewed by mnooe on June 5, 2007

This is a nice fast trail overall. Not too technical. But some nice intermediate sections to keep the ride interesting. Very close to my house so I ride it frequently. Trail stays wet for extended periods after rain. Lots of poison ivy on the sides of the trail that seems to grow up into the path which is very narrow at points. Good workout.

  
reviewed by pgmtnbiker on December 3, 2006

this is a fun trail to just pump through, it has some tight turns that are fun to mess around w/a good speed. in addition there is a bmx dirt park in the park. nice place to ride

  
reviewed by jacqueline on June 7, 2006

I happen to like this trail. It's got a great uphill, and once you cross the second road, that loop has quite a few tricky spots on it. It's also quite tricky if it's wet.

  
reviewed by yellowXtrek on June 17, 2005

This was a pretty fun relaxing ride. There are alot of roots and enough obsticles to make things fun. The first part of the trail is good for carrying a lot of speed. After making the second road crossing the trail gets very rooty and winds through the trees. This section is getting a little over grown as well but by all mea**till passable. Good beginner trail or good trail to ride if you want to take it easy. There is an additional section that is not mapped but makes the ride longer than the posted 6 miles.

Similar Trail: Reedy Creek

  
reviewed by Blur-Girl on June 13, 2005

Good beginner trail. They have added a lariat so the mileage is now roughly 9 miles. It is rooty, has lots of bridges, and very little elevation change. It crosses the road twice so look both ways before dashing across. This trail is also referred to as the Bald Eagle trail. This site has them listed as 2 distinct trails in North Carolina however they are one in the same. You can pick up a map at the Marina.

Similar Trail: Reedy Creek

  
reviewed by Blur-Girl on June 13, 2005

Good beginner trail. They have added a lariat so the mileage is now roughly 9 miles. It is rooty, has lots of bridges, and very little elevation change. It crosses the road twice so look both ways before dashing across. This trail is also referred to as the Lake Higgins trail. This site has them listed as 2 distinct trails in North Carolina however they are one in the same.

Similar Trail: Reedy Creek

  
reviewed by MellowRob on April 5, 2005

Excellent beginner trail. Not much climbing or technical sections/obstacles. But some nice, twisty singletrack for maintaining speed and developing technique.

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