Review: The trail is open, but you must be a member of the Pine Mountain Back Country "TRAIL Boss" program (Boy Scouts), or be a guest of a member. There is about 17 miles now with the singletrack that has been added. New signage makes it easier to navigate and you can even find bathrooms throughout the ride. Visit the PMBC facebook page and contact Keith Larson for more information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/212525105436703/

Review: Even though it has been about two months since i have been there, i updated it as open since my visit was more recent than trek7k's last update. Neat place. The terrain is far different than anything in the surrounding area. It is a mix of double track/fire roads with connecting single track. It would be wise to take someone that knows the trail with you as it is very confusing. Got lost for a while after the gps program i was using on my phone locked up. I just kept wandering until i finally found the long switch back that leads down to the river (best part of the whole ride). There are some long, steep climbs that had me doing a lot of walking. It also had fun down hills to go with it though. Definitely left me worn out. It's worth a visit if you don't live too far.

Review: A couple of us rode this today and didn't see any signs that this trail was "officially" closed. Having said that this trail is a monster and if you want 11 miles of pure hell challenge, you've come to the right place! The first mile is flat, however, the rocks are big, couple wet spots, and deep sand. After that, it's uphill. There's some nasty downhills on this trail as well. I'm a total beginner and I won't lie, I finished this trail hurtin' & walked most of it. 3 suggestions.. (1) Plenty of water; (2) ride with someone & (3) verizon in case you get into trouble.

Review: Got permission from a Scout leader to use the trail. Headed out early this morning and had a little trouble finding it as there are absolutely ZERO markings to the trail head. Once I asked around and got to the trail I toughed it out through the climb everyone is talking about, after some swift downhill and another climb, the trail spits back out onto some forest road with no markings. I wandered around for literally an hour trying to find where the trail continued, got lost and ended up back out on the main road in front of the scout camp. What I did ride was awesome but I gave it a 3 for the poor, POOR markings. The only reason I was sure I was on the trail was some chain ring marks in a log and I found a Clif Bar wrapper at one point. VERY FRUSTRATING! This trail has a ton of potential! There is nothing in the area to compare to this climb. I wish I could have found the whoop dees everyone talks about.

Review: Drove out on 6/10/09 and talked to a staff member who said the trails have been closed to the public for about a year and a half. Too bad - looks like there is some interesting topography in the area...

Review: This ride sucked! Why we searched & searched for this trail. Talked to locals, but never found! Grrr!!!

Review: This is a great trail. Very difficult climbs/switchbacks. Nice views once on top. I had a hard time knowing where the trail actually began, the directions I got here weren't too explicit. &&It's Thomaston, GA. You do need to take Hwy.74 WEST out of Thomaston. Park to the left of the sign-in board. Start riding by the big, blue gate. About 1 + miles (not 1/4 mile) on dirt road/doubletrack to actual trail head. Not well marked, right now. There is a race there in April, so it will probably be better marked after then. I got lost in the hills, but it was a great ride.

Similar Trail: Windridge ATB Park, Newna, McIntosh Park, Carroll County

Review: After sorting out trail map at parking area and paying $2 I found trail entrance. Long brutal climb at trail begining. I thought I was in O.K. shape; wrong! Great downhills, great jumps and more climbs. Mostly wide singletrack with a little doubletrack. My only gripe was with trail markings; there weren't any.&& I would highly recommend making the short trip from Atlanta to Camp Thunder. I don't know of a better ride this side of Tsali.

Review: Awesome trial with great moguls at the end

Review: Further directions: There is a Camp Thunder sign at the turnoff from Hwy 74. At turnoff, immediately turn right and go approximately 1-2 miles and turn right at the lake. Go 1-2 miles until the payment ends and turn left at canoe base sign. Go approximately 1/4 of a mile to the registration board. $2.00 donation. 80% singletrack, 20% doubletrack. Intermediate to Advance Ride. There are eight miles of trials. Course has steep and very steep climbs. The course has a lot of loose rocks. The course is the site for annual races.