Review: The key to this place is knowing where all of the trails are. I highly recommend using the strava app website to see all of the trails or ride with someone that already knows them. They are a lot of fun once you figure them all out. I see a lot of reviews giving it a bad rap but I believe this is because they don't know where all of the trails are.

Review: Clinton park will no doubt make you a better rider. when you learn the trails the riding becomes better. Great place to bring the wife, go back as far as the trail will take you and tell her to wait for you but head back to the car. Should give you at least and hour of peaceful riding. Ha, you know I'm kidding, probably 2!

Review: This is where I ride most of the time. I race the GSC series and this terrain is most like the races so it's good training ground. That said, I agree with many others about the confusing nature of these trails and lack of trail markers. The original Yellow, blue, red trails have grown tremendously due to independent riders cutting their way through the woods looking to take full advantage of all this area has to offer. This is how some of the trails ended up on privately owned land but no one seems to have complained yet and if we keep it clean and friendly I doubt they ever will. Yes, it is a mish-mash of trails and there is no clear way to ride them all in a single loop but it sure is fun to try. Tons of technical singletrack that many seem to think is not "flowy" enough but that's mountain biking. Nothing over groomed here so get ready to test your skills and use that suspension. Don't get confused by the power lines. There are 2 sets that run perpendicular to each other and a couple trails cross them both. This is definitely a fun place to explore and get a great workout and most everything is too narrow for equestrian traffic so no horse poop or torn up trails. If you just want to spin, go fast and do hill repeats then you should head to nearby Boundary Waters where it's all groomed double-track and pretty well marked. I've been thinking about marking an epic loop at Clinton that incorporates as much of the trail as possible. If I do, I'll post that as an update here. Current conditions are fast but loose due to the lack of rain so watch out for the sandy or loose gravel corners. I ride a gray and red Stump Jumper so if you see me out there, say Hi.

Similar Trail: Mt. Taber, although not as twisty as Taber.

Review: I didn't find this trail to be particularly much fun compared to other trails in the Atlanta area. It's a bit confusing and in need of some TLC. That said, it has merit if you are in the mood to explore and do some technical riding over rough/washed out areas, especially in the area near and beyond the powerlines. The large exposed rock section, which is part of the "Red Trail", and is basically underneath the powerlines, is unique and cool. Don't come if you are looking for a good aerobic workout or flowy smooth singletrack.

* Review edited 7/10/2012

Review: It was my first time back on a MTB in years and feeling it now. The weather was great. It would be nice if they marked the trails better. Just a note. About a third of the trails on the map are not part of the Nature preserve. The land on the west side of the smaller power lines is private property. The trail to the cabin is preserve property and the small section south of that is to. You an get a free map of the park at the Douglas Co. web site in the parks and recreation area.

* Review edited 4/11/2012

Review: Trails are hard to figure out, I have rode them probably 8-9 times and still do not know all of them. This is kind of fun actually, if you like to explore, if you want cardio, stay straight on the road it will take you to some well used private trails, the red trail is alot of fun, with rock logs, bridges, roots, drops, and techinical turns. This trail is not marked well it is about 100 to 300 yards below the lake. If you want to figure it out, the best way is to ride Sunday after church and find someone that is willing to show you around there are usually 4 to 5 groups riding

* Review edited 10/15/2011

Similar Trail: MacIntosh State Park

Review: Hit this trail not knowing what to expect "planning" to follow the "red" trail. Well I lost the "red trail" after the second marker. The trails basically are not marked and there seem to be a lot of "unofficial" trails. I even had a mp but it is pretty useless. Fortunately I ran into a couple great local guys, Matt and Jeff who ride the trails often and knew them well. I am pretty out of shape so I had a hard time keeping up with them but it was a lot of fun. The trails are not in great shape, areas of wash out, lots of sand, rock, roots - so that makes it challenging. I felt it was a pretty tough trail so those below who say it is too easy and not aerobic enough must be in much better shape than me. Kudos to them! But this trail is great for me. Back to finding your way around ---- I think you just need to go out there and keep your sense of direction by the power lines an the main gravel out road and not worry too much about the map or trail markers. In fact - midway I asked Matt who rides the trails a lot where we were on the map - he had never seen the map the three of us never really could determine where we were based on the map! So don't bother with it. Here is a link to my GPS output and you will see based on it - we were off on private property at times so that explains part of why we could not match to the map: http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/map#Harbor/Mountain-Biking/Clinton-nature-/215574/full

Review: For those living/looking west of Atlanta, this isn't a bad trail at all.

Review: I just didn't care for this. There are a couple (short) stretches of good ST and a nifty exposed rock area, but overall this trail system ranks below average when compared to alternative destinations within the same driving radius of downtown Atlanta. Unless you live West of Atlanta, you will get more for your drive time almost anywhere else.

* Review edited 7/14/2010

Review: Fun beginner level trails. Very little trail elevation or technical challenge other than the powerline area and a few rocky/rooty parts interspersed throughout the trail. While it helps to have a map, most of the singletrack loops spur off of the main sand and gravel road/ doubletrack that runs throughout the complex. You can always pick this up and find your way out. Not a place I'd recommend for the advanced rider wanting an aerobic challenge. More for those who like to explore than those looking to get a hard workout.

Similar Trail: Tribble Mill The beginner stuff at Blanket's Creek

Review: I really enjoy this trail. I ride it weekly after work. It is pretty easy to string 10 miles or more together without any back tracking. The trails are open til 11:00 pm so it is a good place to get in night rides. I work in downtown Atlant and can be at this trail is 35 minutes. If a SORBA Chapter adopted this trail it could be a great place.

Similar Trail: Blankets Creek

Review: lot of fun to ride in there. some are narrow trails. rock climb. good technicals. little easy to get lost. better get a map before riding.

Review: If you live south of the airport this is not a bad trail to try.Nice short ride singletrack.Little bit of everything here.Rock climbs,single track,creek crossings,rock gardens.Nothing too tech. or elevated but fun.I rode it one direction then on the second loop when the otherway getting about 15 miles out of it.Nice close to home trail for me.* Review edited 6/20/2009

* Review edited 6/20/2009

Similar Trail: Ft. Yargo, Bear Creek.Blankets Creek,Dauset Trail.

Review: 30 minutes from Atlanta... Tons of trails; nothing too technical but the lack of signage will make you keep your wits about. The trail utilizes the granite outcroppings and the historic structures. I was the only rider out there today. I saw 1 hiker and that was it (he helped me find my way out). It is a little rough around the edges but with so few riders, that is to be expected. I will head head out there again and bring a little more water next time... this place has a lot of potential and doesn't have the packed out suburban feeling like Blankets Creek... hopefully it will stay that way!!!!!!!!

Similar Trail: A mix between Conyers' Horse Park and Heritage Park south of Athens...

Review: GREAT trail. Yep i'm a noob but this trail has a little everything. You can challenge yourself as much as you want. And the other, more experienced riders are more than willing to show you the trail. Good drop offs and climbs. Some granite with a couple creek crossings---Love the trail...of course it's only 5 mins to the house so that helps

Review: I have to say this place is a little rough around the edges. There are miles of singletrack here but it can be tough to string them together with the fireroads if you're not familiar with the trail system. Exposed granite, historic structures, and eroded/rooty sections await you at Clinton Nature Park.

Similar Trail: Tribble Mill east of Atlanta sorta has the same feel - rough around the edges.

Review: This trail has something for everyone--twists, turns, and dips. Uphills, downhills, and fun stuff!

Review: Love this trail. I ride it a lot after work. It is very diverse in terrain. nice climbs and fun down hills. There are large bald rocks as well as creek crossings. There are multiply old cabins on the property as well that predate the civil war.

* Review edited 2/24/2011