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Difficulty:  - Beginner |
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| Length: 6 miles | Global Rank: #3558 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 12 | Wishlist: 15 |
| 5 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +1,000 // -600 feet |
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Description
Despite RAMBO's announcement back in February that these trails would be opening in 2011, at the time of this writing they are far from complete. However, there are several miles of rideable singletrack already available that offers great swoop and flow and really, truly feels like a pump track in spots! As a result it isn't very technical, but this machine-cut singletrack sure does flow! There are a couple of great views of Lake Lanier to be had.
The back section that is still under construction will have the most elevation gain. All in all, this is looking to be a great trail, and an excellent addition to Forsyth County. Until now, the only mountain biking available in Forsyth was a couple of easy miles at Central Park. Finally, Forsyth has a real mountain bike trail!
Guest on April 7, 2013
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Description
Despite RAMBO's announcement back in February that these trails would be opening in 2011, at the time of this writing they are far from complete. However, there are several miles of rideable singletrack already available that offers great swoop and flow and really, truly feels like a pump track in spots! As a result it isn't very technical, but this machine-cut singletrack sure does flow! There are a couple of great views of Lake Lanier to be had.
The back section that is still under construction will have the most elevation gain. All in all, this is looking to be a great trail, and an excellent addition to Forsyth County. Until now, the only mountain biking available in Forsyth was a couple of easy miles at Central Park. Finally, Forsyth has a real mountain bike trail!
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on December 14, 2011
on December 14, 2011Trail Reviews [Add a review]
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Review: Rode it today. No "closed" signs, and many people (with small children) riding the trails. Not sure who would be forming an opinion that MB'rs are bad people...
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Review: Hey folks...Please note while the trail has been finished by SORBA for months now, the Parks Dept has not officially opened it. The trailhead parking lot has to be completed before they do and that is scheduled for later this summer. The USACE has been holding up the process with some kind of required environmental assessment for the new bridge that will go back in the cove. Someone has also put up directional signs that were not approved by the county so don't assume you can ride it. RAMBO has this information on their website and FB page. My sources tell me that in about 3 weeks the Park Rangers are going to start writing $250 tickets to folks that are caught out there riding. Do us all a favor and stop poaching and giving mountain bikers in this community a black eye.
Review: First time riding here today...you can get a good cardio workout with the flow and good length of the trail sections. Several fun climbs a few fast downhill sections. Looking forward to riding here again. If you like Chicopee, you'll love this loop.
Similar Trail: Chicopee and Blankets (Dwelling)
Similar Trail: Chicopee and Blankets (Dwelling)
Review: Nice longish trails with lots of climbs. Looks to be in good nick. Get out and ride it!
Review: First good trail in Forsyth county! It still needs some work in a few places but most of the trial is great. There are a few trees that have fallen down on the trail recently and some muddy spots on the back side that need work. They just recently put up a sign which tells you where to go.
Similar Trail: Chicopee woods
Similar Trail: Chicopee woods
Review: This is a nice flowing trail that starts out with a nice climb in both directions and rewards you with some very fast flowing downhills with many humps and dips to negotiate. It has a nice swamp section that is rooty in places and has a nice canopy that's like riding through a tunnel. It's very fast and very fun. I am glad to see directional signage is in place with more permanent signs on order from the county. It is a lot safer to ride now. We had a group of experienced Mt. Bike racers/riders that came up to visit my "Home Trail" from various places around Ga. and everyone was quite pleased with these trails and we all had a blast. The only portion of the trail that freak me out a little is there are 2 dips that are the size of my front tire that will make me feel like I'm going to face plant if I hit it too fast. Other than that I give this Trail 2 thumbs up and give you my word that this is the best mt. bike trail in Forsyth County. AP
Similar Trail: Blankets Creek (Dwelling)
Similar Trail: Blankets Creek (Dwelling)
Review: Thanks for sharing, Ap!! Will definitely try it. You know how much I love Blankets...So this sounds really great!! :)
Review: Nice work here... Big space, which makes the trail fun, with good, fast downhills and long stretches of uphills.
Rode it in both directions since they don't have a scheme for day-direction yet.. both ways very fun!
Unfortunately, the trail is very basic, only a single loop of about 5 mi. - no choice of shorten or increase your ride. And some dangerous dips (i recall 2) that if you're going fast and don't jump them, you can be in big trouble... I'd suggest covering those dips since the trail seems to be meant to be a faster trail instead of obstacles.
Similar Trail: Harbins Park
Rode it in both directions since they don't have a scheme for day-direction yet.. both ways very fun!
Unfortunately, the trail is very basic, only a single loop of about 5 mi. - no choice of shorten or increase your ride. And some dangerous dips (i recall 2) that if you're going fast and don't jump them, you can be in big trouble... I'd suggest covering those dips since the trail seems to be meant to be a faster trail instead of obstacles.
Similar Trail: Harbins Park
Review: Fun trail. Close to home.
Review: I ran this trail today and it is still not officially open. But it looks like it will be great for beginners once it is open. It is also close to my house so that is awesome.
Similar Trail: Central Park
Similar Trail: Central Park
Review: Good all around tail, beginners can ride and fun for more experienced riders. Will be better when the little roots sticking out of the newer back area finally wear away. Best tail in cumming so far.
Review: Apparently, this trail isn't officially open until August, so please wait until then to ride it. (Just found this out today.)
Review: Looks like everything except the short loop to the proposed pavilion at the southeast corner has been flagged and started. Not completed and up to SORBA standards yet but still very rideable. Just feels like handcut singletrack rather than the machine stuff SORBA usually puts out. Once its done I'm sure it will all be machine cut and smooth. The back loop has a little bit more up and down but nothing too challenging for anyone other than a novice rider. Gonna be very fast trails once finished.
* Review edited 3/5/2012
Similar Trail: Sope Creek.
* Review edited 3/5/2012
Similar Trail: Sope Creek.
Review: Great little trail with awesome flow! I can't wait until the rest of it is finished!
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