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Difficulty:  - Beginner |
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| Length: 30 miles | Global Rank: #4138 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 36 | Wishlist: 15 |
| 3 trail check-ins | |
| Average Speed: 7.7 mph | Average Time: 1hr 26min |
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Description
Bethel Bike Trails are a network of trails (Pine Lizard, South Pine Lizard, Badlands, Couch Trail,
Turtle Back Trail, Briar Patch, and South Bethel) which used to be Motorcycle trails. The trails
are in the Desoto National Forest. They are primarily single track with the occasional fire and
jeep trail. The trails are flat with only slight changes in elevation. The trails range from tight
turns in the trees to scenic rides along the creeks. Be prepared for a variety of soils ranging
from sand to hard packed dirt. I haven\'t ridden the trails enough to say what is the best route.
The Gulf Coast Bycicle Club has done a great job of fixing (especially since Hurricane Katrina)
and maintaining the trails. If you go to their website, you can get a description of each trail
individually and upcoming events. Being in the south, bring lots of water when you ride because
it will get very hot. It is an enjoyable ride, but also the only ride on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
jmick on January 16, 2013
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Description
Bethel Bike Trails are a network of trails (Pine Lizard, South Pine Lizard, Badlands, Couch Trail,
Turtle Back Trail, Briar Patch, and South Bethel) which used to be Motorcycle trails. The trails
are in the Desoto National Forest. They are primarily single track with the occasional fire and
jeep trail. The trails are flat with only slight changes in elevation. The trails range from tight
turns in the trees to scenic rides along the creeks. Be prepared for a variety of soils ranging
from sand to hard packed dirt. I haven\'t ridden the trails enough to say what is the best route.
The Gulf Coast Bycicle Club has done a great job of fixing (especially since Hurricane Katrina)
and maintaining the trails. If you go to their website, you can get a description of each trail
individually and upcoming events. Being in the south, bring lots of water when you ride because
it will get very hot. It is an enjoyable ride, but also the only ride on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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jmick on January 16, 2013
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Review: Rode 3 times in Nov '12, in town on business. This is IT for the area and it is a good solid, well marked trail system. Nothing fancy but miles of mostly singletrack. Head towards briarpatch for what I found to be the best that it offers. A few flowy sections in and out of the canopy adjacent to the creek. The other direction is mostly flat and cuts through what appeared to be pasture from back in the day. It's a 5 for what it is and is well cared for but it lacks in comparison to other trails in the SE coastal region...like Carbo in Ft Walton Beach.
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Review: Not very exciting but pretty well marked and maintained, good workout ride but no jumps or drops.
Review: I'm in the area for a little while and tried this place out. I rode the South Bethel trail and left because I was short on time. I rode a total of 5.23 miles, which was a loop from the trail head/parking lot and back. The ground is sand really, with some areas looser than others. I had the rear wanting to kick out on me because I was cooking through these trails. Being from Nebraska with much more to offer, I blew through this one. I know that this is the Biloxi, Mississippi area, so there isn't much elevation for climbs, it just the way it is and that's ok. The trail is well laid out and this place does have a lot of potential. Perhaps, some locals can team up and transform this place a bit. I am going to try another trail maybe tomorrow and see if I can find some more exciting obstacles. There was just a short bridge on South Bethel, that was it. Just needs some TLC and it would be more fun. In short, it was a nice peaceful run with a few dips here and there. I'll go again because I love hitting trails.
Review: Great trails. BEWARE of the ticks. They do carry Lyme disease here. I got it and was successfully treated. just know the symptoms.
Review: are there any flowy sections with jumps?
Review: The bridge in briar patch is still out so that portion of the trail is still unpassable. Also lots of ticks. Each of these trails offers something different, all fun. No alot of elevation change but enough to make it challenging in some areas. Clay climb is challenging in both directions.
Similar Trail: USA trails
Similar Trail: USA trails
Review: I am a local and I ride this trail quite frequently. I have traveled a lot to numerous states to ride and each one has something to offer like climbs, obstacles, ladder bridges and skinnies, or even just hard packed single track. The Bethel trails offer exactly what we have down here, flat trails, roots, and sand but the club does an excellent job with all the trails and they are a blast to pedal out. I will keep going here for as long as they are open, well maybe not during banana spider season! If you are in the area, make sure you try this trail system out.
Similar Trail: Chickasabogue and University(USA) trails in Mobile.
Similar Trail: Chickasabogue and University(USA) trails in Mobile.
Review: Fun, smooth trail that goes on and on. This maybe the perfect trail for single speed. With little to no hills, you can crank all day long and never get tired. The badlands section has some long flowy singletrack that you can really get after.... Really fun trail system, easygoing, and fun for advanced riders, or easy beginner ride.... overall a fun trail.. As of December 28, the trails were in great condition, minimal wet spots and no trees down. I went the full 12 miles and never had to stop for trees, mud, etc. Fun, flowy trail system
Review: Bethel Bike Trails are a very scenic Piney Woods Savannah ride. Typical of the gulf coast. Be on the lookout for eagles, dear, and other wildlife. The trails are open during hunting season but it's wise to wear an orange vest or bright color. Lot's of doublebacks and turns. Fast sections but very few climbs. There are 26 miles of trails in total. In the early spring, watch for rattle snakes lying in the late morning sun coming out of hibernation.
Review: Trail was more than I expected. Good beginner trail. I Finished it just before a epic rainstorm. South Bethel was just what I needed to complete my trip. Wish I had more time to explore.
* Review edited 9/26/2009
* Review edited 9/26/2009
Review: Spent 2 days exploring. I will continue to ride this trail regularly. Very rooty and challenging.
Review: Drove an hour from new orleans for what i thought was going to be a short work-out. I rode the trail till the last speck of daylight and wish i would have started earlier. Not all that technical but a nice mix of winding dirt single track and open stretches to crank up some speed. Challenging climb in the badlands if you are going counter clock wise from the trail head.
Review: The trail is actually really cool to ride. I would say that you should be prepared to ride on sand (>3 inches in some areas). Also, there are quite a few obstacles along the trail most you can maneuver around.
If it weren't for the sand and obstacles, this trail would be perfect! Give it a shot and draw your own conclusion. I'll definitely go back again - now that I know exactly what to expect.
* Review edited 5/9/2009
* Review edited 5/9/2009
Review: i rode the trails and had a great workout! i will be going back again.
Review: Be prepared to spin or grind the big ring. There is some tight singletrack and some fairly flowy sections. Most of the climbing is gradual without much change in elevation. Good trail for beginners.
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