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Cedar Glades Trail Mountain Bike Trail
Hot Springs, Arkansas
MTB TRAIL STATS
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4 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 7/19/10 by chuckt |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 5 miles | Global Rank: #384 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 27 | Wishlist: 14 |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,093/-1,207 ft | |
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Description: Newest member of the Ouachita area trails. It was built by Hot Springs Bicycle Assoc. after Water Works trails was closed due to the terrorist attack on 9/11. The trail is very wel maintained and manicured by the HSBA so it is always a pleasure to ride. The trail itself is very smooth not really rocky or technical of a trail but still a lot of fun to ride. There is only one big climb here with swtichbacks that get you almost to the top. One thing I can say about the trail is that it has one of the fastest downhills around, its one of the things i look forward to when i get a chance to go over there. The rest of the trail meanders in and out of coves and small valleys with some tight areas of twists and turns along the way. A couple of small creek crossings and some nice open areas to get up some speed. There can be a few muddy spots after a rain but the HSBA is building some boardwalks over these areas. If you are in teh Hot Springs area take the time to ride this trail as I know you will be glad you did. (initially submitted by Kenny Davis)
Description: Newest member of the Ouachita area trails. It was built by Hot Springs Bicycle Assoc. after Water Works trails was closed due to the terrorist attack on 9/11. The trail is very wel maintained and manicured by the HSBA so it is always a pleasure to ride. The trail itself is very smooth not really rocky or technical of a trail but still a lot of fun to ride. There is only one big climb here with swtichbacks that get you almost to the top. One thing I can say about the trail is that it has one of the fastest downhills around, its one of the things i look forward to when i get a chance to go over there. The rest of the trail meanders in and out of coves and small valleys with some tight areas of twists and turns along the way. A couple of small creek crossings and some nice open areas to get up some speed. There can be a few muddy spots after a rain but the HSBA is building some boardwalks over these areas. If you are in teh Hot Springs area take the time to ride this trail as I know you will be glad you did. (initially submitted by Kenny Davis)
added on June 16, 2007 by 
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Riders who liked this mountain bike trail also liked:Womble in Mt. Ida/hot Springs
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by bryanpin on March 21, 2011
One of my very favorite trails! Two great loops, one 3.8 or so, one 4.5 or so. lots of great climbs. better downhills, super fun turns, berms, jumps,.....Cedar Glades gets an A++ for trail design, Flow, and workout quality. There is now a fun log ride/ladder bridge on the bottom side of the golf course, next to Bull Bayou. There are some fun See-saws at the main park area. I prefer to start at the smaller park area...great access to both loops, a water fountain, and cool spot by the creek to cool off when it's hot after a ride!
Similar Trail: hmmm....it's kinds like Camp Preston Hunt (fun trail) in Texarkana, but better.
reviewed by goirish67 on December 4, 2009
We rode this as a warm up for the Womble Trail. Very nice ride in an outstanding park facility. They had the trail blown off of leaves as they had an event planned the next day. Nice climbs with tight switchbacks. Not too technical, but you still had to pay attention. One of the nicest downhills ever. Great fun and highly recommended.
reviewed by swill on July 22, 2009
This is one of the best singletrack trails in Arkansas. The trail has amazing flow with a few long downhill sections to really get you up to speed. Not very technical and almost any rider should enjoy.
reviewed by bmariani2 on May 25, 2009
This trail has expanded since 2007 to include 9.5 miles of singletrack. I would rate this between easy and intermediate depending where on the trail you are. It has a great flow for the most part with one section of very tight switch backs that take you to the top of one of the best downhills around. You can really build up some speed but don't let the tight turns catch you off guard.
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