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Bonnet Carre Spillway Trail Mountain Bike Trail
Norco, Louisiana
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
7 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 1/19/12 by Roosta |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 6 miles | Global Rank: #1392 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 10 | Wishlist: 6 |
 1 trail check-ins |
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Description: **FROM NOMAMBO.NET**
Spillway offers a variety of trails for mountain bikers and hikers of any experience level, from beginners looking for a scenic ride through the woods, to seasoned bikers looking for an aerobic and technical challenge.
Type of Ride
Tight and twisty singletrack - river bed clay, some sand
Length
One complete loop approximately 5.5 miles. Directional arrows, trail names, and mileage signage are posted for trail reference and is intended to direct the rider in a CLOCKWISE direction.
Trail Description
Beginning at the trailhead bulletin board (to the right of the park entrance near the front pond) you will ride through the "Headless Horse" into “Freesons” and the large pipeline right-of-way these sections are smooth, straight and easy riding all bridges/crossings are wide and easy to cross made up of wood & metal grating. Into the "Zephr" and "G.A.Z.Z." you'll experience tight & twisty roller coaster like terrain. Across a short wooden bridge to "Seinfeld" then "5 Minutes Alone" these sections are relatively smooth, straight, and fast. Pass the turn-around and into 'Up-Chuck" the trail becomes slower and more technical with moderate ups & downs (no significant elevation). Beware of Indiana Jones warning into "South Canada" and a smile from the spillway trail gnome into "W.D.D.A.M.F." & "Rat Tail" contain more twisty ups & downs with an assortment of berms and flowy sections. An advanced option to ride the teeter-totter in the swamp which will lead you to the "Ghost Trail" where you may encounter the unknown. You'll finish in the short section of "Chu-Chut" to the "FF Connection" which will take you to the levee climb and you'll follow the limestone shell road back to the park.
There is also a new Dirt Jump area with Free Ride Stunts and a Pump Track is under construction.
Description: **FROM NOMAMBO.NET**
Spillway offers a variety of trails for mountain bikers and hikers of any experience level, from beginners looking for a scenic ride through the woods, to seasoned bikers looking for an aerobic and technical challenge.
Type of Ride
Tight and twisty singletrack - river bed clay, some sand
Length
One complete loop approximately 5.5 miles. Directional arrows, trail names, and mileage signage are posted for trail reference and is intended to direct the rider in a CLOCKWISE direction.
Trail Description
Beginning at the trailhead bulletin board (to the right of the park entrance near the front pond) you will ride through the "Headless Horse" into “Freesons” and the large pipeline right-of-way these sections are smooth, straight and easy riding all bridges/crossings are wide and easy to cross made up of wood & metal grating. Into the "Zephr" and "G.A.Z.Z." you'll experience tight & twisty roller coaster like terrain. Across a short wooden bridge to "Seinfeld" then "5 Minutes Alone" these sections are relatively smooth, straight, and fast. Pass the turn-around and into 'Up-Chuck" the trail becomes slower and more technical with moderate ups & downs (no significant elevation). Beware of Indiana Jones warning into "South Canada" and a smile from the spillway trail gnome into "W.D.D.A.M.F." & "Rat Tail" contain more twisty ups & downs with an assortment of berms and flowy sections. An advanced option to ride the teeter-totter in the swamp which will lead you to the "Ghost Trail" where you may encounter the unknown. You'll finish in the short section of "Chu-Chut" to the "FF Connection" which will take you to the levee climb and you'll follow the limestone shell road back to the park.
There is also a new Dirt Jump area with Free Ride Stunts and a Pump Track is under construction.
added on April 30, 2009 by 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by Roosta on December 20, 2011
This is a fun trail. Nothing too intense and flows well. Great ride for those just starting out and riders with more experience. The "8th Wonder of the World" was just built and a few more excellent berms. If you have been in the past, now's a good time to check it out again.
* Review edited 1/19/2012
Similar Trail: Hooper and Comite in Baton Rouge are a little tougher and offer some different features.
reviewed by Rsemones on April 22, 2011
Very nice single track! Much more than I expected. It has a nice flow some good rhythm section and nice manmade features. We are going to ride again tomorrow. Fast fun ride!
reviewed by dldins on December 21, 2010
Fun trail but the BLUE rating is a bit of a overstatement. I would rate this a beginner trail except for a few of the manmade features like the ramps and a few jumps which can easily be bypassed. Mostly this is a scenic ride in the woods. There is one large log 24" with dirt ramps up and down that would definitely rate as blue but can easlily be walked over. Fast and smooth and you can get a good workout if you push it.
Similar Trail: Comite trail in Baton Rouge is a bit more technical with nice banked turns you can carve through and more interesting features.
reviewed by uriah on October 2, 2010
This was my first time to ride a trail in Louisiana and it was actually better than expected. There are a couple of technical jumps, tight turns, and moderate/easy uphill riding. The hardest past of this trail is how narrow it is with trees on both sides.
reviewed by mjzapjr on April 22, 2010
A friend and I rode this trail the last 2 weekends in a row and I have to say, it was definitely a fun ride. Just like most things down here, this track can bite if you're not on your game. Lots of turns, a few straights mixed in with a few jumps and obstacles. For a true beginner, it was a fun challenging trail. I expect as I get more comfortable and step up my pace, it will remain as challenging if not more so. **************** If we make it out this weekend, I will have my GPS and will upload my track if it looks decent.
* Review edited 4/22/2010
reviewed by markridesjudy on October 24, 2009
This is actually a really nice trail. A lot more uphill than I expected and a lot of jumps and bridges. Very beautiful scenery too. I'll definitely start going to this trail regularly.
reviewed by cb@bwhitman.com on July 5, 2009
Rode the trail 5 July 09, go slow first time till you know the trail. Nice and cool even on a hot July day. Goes along the water in sections.
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