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Clinton Nature Park Mountain Bike Trail
Douglasville, Georgia
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
13 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 6/2/11 by Obeg |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 7 miles | Global Rank: #855 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 36 | Wishlist: 32 |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,369/-1,095 ft |
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Description: 7 mile loop with everything from sweet singletrack, creek crossings, logs and granite sections. Something for everyone from beginner to expert. You can pick up a map of trail at Bicycle Outfitters.
Description: 7 mile loop with everything from sweet singletrack, creek crossings, logs and granite sections. Something for everyone from beginner to expert. You can pick up a map of trail at Bicycle Outfitters.
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reviewed by rayers on August 10, 2011
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
reviewed by Obeg on June 2, 2011
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
reviewed by chrisatl on November 2, 2010
For those living/looking west of Atlanta, this isn't a bad trail at all.
reviewed by Slee_Stack on July 14, 2010
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
reviewed by GoldenGoose on June 22, 2010
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
reviewed by rsreddish on September 12, 2009
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
reviewed by twallclimber on September 12, 2009
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.
reviewed by Zander4 on June 20, 2009
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.
reviewed by My_Pet_Yeti on April 25, 2009
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...
reviewed by NOOB on April 16, 2009
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
reviewed by trek7k on February 26, 2009
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.
reviewed by connie1 on February 19, 2009
This trail has something for everyone--twists, turns, and dips. Uphills, downhills, and fun stuff!
reviewed by Nickelsonx1 on December 22, 2008
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
