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Chickasabogue Park Mountain Bike Trail
Mobile, Alabama
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
8 trail reviews |
| Status: |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 14 miles | Global Rank: #1571 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 37 | Wishlist: 18 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.43 mph | Avg. Time: 2hr 20min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +777/-290 ft |
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Description: The best place to ride within a hundred miles. Short steep climbs, with the occaisional sand section. It holds up well to rain. There are some new sections which were just recently cut, they are still a bit spongy, but should firm up in time. Expect an hour and a half unless you are some kind of NORBA animal. I heard that some guy on a Rocky Mountain full suspension bike did the whole loop in One hour and ten minutes. All I gotta say is wow!
added in 2003 by guest
Description: The best place to ride within a hundred miles. Short steep climbs, with the occaisional sand section. It holds up well to rain. There are some new sections which were just recently cut, they are still a bit spongy, but should firm up in time. Expect an hour and a half unless you are some kind of NORBA animal. I heard that some guy on a Rocky Mountain full suspension bike did the whole loop in One hour and ten minutes. All I gotta say is wow!
added in 2003 by guest 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by RollTideRoll on August 4, 2011
Rode it last weekend. Not to bad overall but I did see a couple of snakes hanging out on the side of the trails
reviewed by zacmartin on June 20, 2011
I just rode this trail last weekend, and had a blast. The east side of I-65 has one or two sections that are pretty tough, but for the most part it's all pretty tame. This trail rates pretty high for me just because if you ride it fast it is a lot of fun. For a short ride, stay west of the interstate. There's only one place to cross the highway, and once you cross over you have to finish your loop or backtrack, which - either way - ends up adding a few miles to your ride that you may not have planned on. Not the most technical place to ride, but riders of ANY skill level can find something to enjoy here.
reviewed by tumbleweed14 on January 27, 2008
I came down from TN to visit a buddy and asked where the best place to ride was in Mobile area. I had low expectations for an area with no mountains or hills, but the trail turned out to be surprisingly fun. Speed and fun factor are directly proportional here. No speed = no fun, but carry it through corners and such and this trail can be a good time. Nothing fancy here, no bells, no whistles, but if you ride it right and have the right mindset then you might let out a hoot or holla like I did. The trail is fairly well marked. Exit points are given at every intersection. The sound of the Freeway is heard throughout the system. If Mobile gives you lemons...make lemonade.
* Review edited 1/27/2008
reviewed by sandm96 on February 6, 2007
Rode these trails Feb 3, 2007 while visiting family. Trails were in great shape, some wet/muddy sections, but that's the Bogue, not near as bad as it was a few years ago. Someone has been working hard on keeping the trails clear and in shape. I love this trail. Mobile's very fortunate to have something that's technical and can be challenging without having hills or rocks. Go ride it, every inch of it.
Similar Trail: UWF-Porc trails, U. of S. Alabama trails (while they last)
reviewed by sandm96 on September 27, 2006
This was the first mtb trail I ever rode, back in 1991. It was a fun 3 mile loop back then. Now it's about 14 to 15 miles of southern singletrack. I moved away from Lower Alabama in June of '06, but I rode the 'Bogue just before I left. I didn't notice any sand traps back then, just the rooty, bug/spider infested trail it's ever been. For where it is, it's a great ride. No major uphills or downhills, but the ones that are there, mixed with just enough tight turns and roots, gives a ride that never really lets you rest. It's 14 miles of pedalling. (Besides, if you stop, the bugs will get you, and if you're the first one on the trail in the morning, you'll be picking off the giant banana spiders). I still love this trail, and will ride it when I go back to visit the folks.
Similar Trail: UWF (PORC)
reviewed by trailblaze1 on August 1, 2006
Rode this trail and all I can say is "Sand Trap Heaven" with some limited areas climbs.
Similar Trail: Once I found the USA trails I fell in love.
reviewed by OnMyBike on March 8, 2006
I'm new to Mobile and was concerned there would be no good riding here. Concerns have been eliminated. I rode this past weekend, doing only a few of the trails...very cool! Lots of roots, switchbacks, climbs and descents. There are easy sections and tight, more technical sections. I have a bunch to explore and can't wait till next weekend!
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