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Candlers Mountain Mountain Bike Trail
Lynchburg, Virginia
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
8 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 11/10/08 by nograv1 |
Difficulty:  Advanced |
| Length: 25 miles | Global Rank: #383 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 17 | Wishlist: 24 |
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Description: trail has some extreame climbs and downhills. many fun turns and great after a good rain, be prepared to get dirty.
added on October 5, 2003 by guest
Description: trail has some extreame climbs and downhills. many fun turns and great after a good rain, be prepared to get dirty.
added on October 5, 2003 by guest 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by Daviecrocket on December 22, 2011
Being a student at LU, I spend a lot of time up on Candler Mountain. I've ridden many of the trails and was pleased early on to find that there are some easier trails (damn trails) and tougher ones (horton's loop, rouge trails). The trails are in decent shape, so it always ends up being a good ride....except the leaf problem mentioned below, good luck riding around Fall. Two things to know before heading out here: 1) Many of the trails have some very steep grades, so you'll get a workout and your skills WILL be tested. 2) Signage around the mountain is terrible and the trails are not well marked, plan ahead and be ready for some orienteering. If you're thinking to ride out here, shoot me a message—I'd love to give you some tips and such, maybe we could even ride together. Almost forgot- the trails are really pretty during the spring/summer and there are some killer views of Lynchburg/blue ridge!
reviewed by MakarskiJA on November 30, 2010
Leaves put a damper on my ride of these trails causing me to slide around a lot. These trails would be awesome in in the spring or summer though. Plenty of downed trees to go over and several creek crossings along with fun downhills and killer up hill sections depending on which way you ride the trails.
reviewed by bigmountainriding on March 10, 2010
A little bit of everything. Plenty of loops and variety possible once you get to know the system. Made better (safer and more singletrack) by Liberty University's work. Just don't count on the maps telling you much (no terrain info included, rating system not accurate). The outer loop is a good 2-3 hour ride for most, after that, start connecting through the center, trying personal favorites like Psycle Pathe, Split Decision, Lake Trail, A Trail Too Far, Peak to Peak and many of the Rogue trails. Having rode in Moab, out west and in Pisgah and WV, I still say that for a local trail system, Candlers Mountain is something special. Not a full-service trail system, this one is best approached with some local advice. Note that there are allegedly 60+ miles of trail - including the jeep roads. I can ride there for 8-hours with very little back-tracking. check out bigmountainriding.com for more on this trail system.
Similar Trail: Explore Park, Roanoke, VA
reviewed by Shamrocks on March 5, 2010
What was once one of the best trail systems in the central VA area is slowly becoming sad to even visit. The construction of Snowplex (year round ski slope at Liberty University) has forced several of the trails to be closed down. The construction has also caused a severe change in water run off desrtroying parts of the trail along the way. It is still an enjoyable ride, especially for people who have never been, but for the people who called this their trail it is sadly getting away from us. Technically sound with trails ranging from beginner to advanced.
Similar Trail: Carvin's Cove (near Roanoke, VA) Last I went there was a $3 a day fee
reviewed by Eclipce on April 28, 2008
The trail variety is amazing, The downhills blow everything else around Lynchburg out of the water. Be prepared to hike up a few of the uphills. LU has done a great job keeping up the trails and keeping more coming.
reviewed by frking on April 17, 2008
This trail is what makes Lynchburg a great town for mountain bikers. There are are other trails in and around town, but this is the backbone of**reat trail town. There is pretty much something for everyone here, from intermediate riders and up. Beginners will find wide trails, but the big hills make for quite the workout. For more advanced riders with the time, just keep riding further out. There are enough trails to make repetitions rare, and enough variety that I haven't been bored in more than a decade of riding here. I say these are national level quality, having ridden in UT, Pisgah and Slatyfork, WV and NorCal. The renovations implemented by Liberty U have only made an epic trail system more accessible and sustainable. A major thanks to the University for this gift to the community.
Similar Trail: Douthat State Park
reviewed by swtaylor on October 15, 2007
Great trails ranging from beginners level (lower damn trail) to expert downhills (Psycho-path). New trail maps posted at all entrances. Liberty has done alot of work on the trails and part of the grounds crew @ LU are fully employed to work on and build up the trails. A skills park is coming soon. I love being able to walk out the back door of the dorm and have a quarter mile ride to the trail head. great views @ the bald spot and LU monogram. Lower and Upper Damn meet at an old damn that can be ridden (or walked for those scared of riding across a 5' tall damn) across. Great trails that will continue to develop
Similar Trail: Peaks view Park
reviewed by taylormbike on January 12, 2005
The trail has some awesome downhills as well as some really steep uphills. I would not reccomend this tail to any beginners. Come well stocked with water!!
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