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Blora Mountain Bike Trail
Killeen, Texas
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
8 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 5/29/11 by armyslowrdr |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 12 miles | Global Rank: #2181 |
| Tread: Other | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 14 | Wishlist: 5 |
| Avg. Speed: 8 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 30min |
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Description: Worst Trail I have ever ridden, no maintenace, overgrown, so many rocks on the trail you are lucky to average 3mph...
Description: Worst Trail I have ever ridden, no maintenace, overgrown, so many rocks on the trail you are lucky to average 3mph...
added on August 11, 2007 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by armyslowrdr on March 6, 2011
There are new trail sections on the lower trails. Section N is after sleepy hollow/shady grove. It is hilly twisty stuff with even some banked berms and a wooden ladder feature. It closes off all the very fast stuff after sleepyhollow/shady grove and the whoops section be4 the big final climb. It was necessary due the archery range proximity. The big final climb has also been rerouted in sections and bypasses some of the more fun rock garden stuff--again more climbing just somewhat smoother and still leaves all the really impossible sections--the ones that should have been by passed. At first I didn't like the changes, but now after having ridden them 3 or 4 times I have warmed up to them.
* Review edited 3/26/2011
reviewed by SueWal on September 9, 2010
Even Lance Armstrong came to BLORA and raced here. He did tumble at Devil's Backbone, but still won (of course). It's been a very long time since I've ridden this trail, but I remember it quite well, demanding for sure, but a whole lot of fun. Steep climbs, fun descents. One long uphill section had a lot of rocks and it was tricky to maneuver through it, but all of the trails were rideable! Doesn't the course description says advanced? Maybe it has change over the years, but probably not too much. We too were once part of the Trailblazers (1989 - don't remember) and had a great time on our group rides.
* Review edited 9/9/2010
Similar Trail: Nothing like it in Texas
reviewed by armyslowrdr on March 14, 2010
Folks it is true there is no club anymore. Soldiers used to maintain the place; I was one--even a club officer. The club's heydays were 1998-2002. BLORA Admin does its best to keep signage up and felled trees removed. Still it is an awesome ride. Yeah there's some rocks. True of all Texas trails. Very scenic. Don't ride the upper trails above Medevac descent if it's muddy--clay soil composition.
reviewed by jminus on August 10, 2009
Good challenging trails for experienced mountain bikers, nice level fireroad loop for newbies. The trails are one way twisty singletrack through the trees. There are short climbs, and some very difficult climbs (hikes). Trails are labeled and rated appropriately. Good variety with several bombing downhills, plenty of roots and a million rocks. These are definitely double suspension bike trails! The trails are well marked and there are location markers out on the trails. The rocky paths and ruts will keep you paying attention to the trail. About 60% of the trail area is shaded. The brush has been cleared out of a couple bad spots. Trail maps are available at BLORA office where you sign in. Shaded picnic area, portapotties, water, and outdoor showers are available at the trailhead so take your towel, flipflops, and change of clothes.
Similar Trail: Barton Creek Greenway in Austin
reviewed by velkropie on August 1, 2009
Ten years of riding in Colorado and i never had a flat tire. i got a flat tire in this trail this past weekend. the best thing you can do is stay away from this trail; is not kept and there are lots of rocks very large rocks; this trail is extremely substandard. it doesn't look like they maintain it. the people that work the park don't seem to care. they get one star because it seems like they actually took the time to draw the best trails with the terrain they were given; but they stopped short. i think if they just maintained the trails it would be a better ride.
Similar Trail: i don't think there is anything here or any other trail that i've ridden that compares to this junk
reviewed by flamingotter on April 28, 2008
One of the worst trails that I have ever ridden. Loose gravel on every hill, making them nearly impossible to ride. A lot of hills have un-rideable obsticles. Anger insues.
reviewed by Pedigre on January 8, 2008
At BLORA, the only trail worth riding is the Intermediate. The Novice is nothing more than a cross between doubletrack and a dirt road and the advanced isn’t really a trail, but a few outshoots of the Intermediate. The “Minefield”’ is exactly that, lined with rocks just big enough to make for a bad day if you aren’t careful and what “Clean Up On Isle 3”’ lacks in rocks it makes up with in tight turns that demand your focus. When you get to Medevac Mountain be ready for BLORA’s greatest asset and make sure you have a clue when it comes to fast descents, because that’s what’s coming. When you come to I.D. marker “K” you have the choice of taking either ‘Autobahn” or “Chutes and Ladders” – go for “Chutes and Ladders”; “Autobahn” is more like a school zone at 3 p.m. BLORA does provide a few areas of wide-open singletrack that allow you to get some speed, but it’s not enough to excuse the let down that follows the ridiculous climbs of “Devil’s Backbone” and “Sparta Mountain Ascent.” After climbing the near impossible, you are at the end of the trail. Personally, I was expecting a sweet descent or at least some fast singletrack to wrap things up, not a sudden return to the horse dropping factory that is the picnic area. Speaking of which, the entire trail system is essentially a random minefield of horse droppings, so watch out!
Similar Trail: Rocky Hill Ranch, Flat Rock Ranch
reviewed by gmckenziejr1983 on August 12, 2007
Trail is in pretty bad shape. Washed out a little bit. A lot of tight switchbacks, almost unrideable depending how long your top tube is and how steep your rake is. Some nice rolling sections, nicest ride in Killeen probably but I'd take the ride to Austin, Lake Georgetown, or Waco!
