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9 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Beginner |
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| Length: 4 miles | Global Rank: #4059 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 26 | Wishlist: 16 |
| 1 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +800 // -500 feet |
| Average Speed: 4.9 mph | Average Time: 1hr 11min |
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Description
I only found about this trail over the internet (MtbR). It measures out 4-4.5 miles according to the builders. The entire trail is a combo of singletrack and fire road. It looks like the builders are working on even more, too. The first section of singletrack weaves around into a good, looooonnng climb onto some doubletrack. Eventually this turns into the first section of tight, weaving singletrack. Just like the other trails in this area, it goes up and down pretty rapidly. Be careful, as some of the bench cut sections are hard-packed yet, and riding the edge can definitely lead to a wash-out. The first section ends at the top of a hill which turns into an awesome fire-road downhill - big rings all the way...be sure to have a grip on the brakes cause you make an immediate left onto more singletrack. The second section gets a little more technical. The trail rises and falls a little more dramatically, but the ride is smooth. There are some good technical areas that will test you, too: some monster roots, a large log pile and some neat drops. The whole trail is built on a relatively small piece of land, but the way the builders used the entire landscape is admirable. The last fire road leads into the most awesome section of singletrack. After weaving through some pines, you enter a hilltop section that weaves you in and out of some awesome rock gardens. you need to be on your toes, 'cause the rocks are big, jagged and can pitch in a second. The last big climb is a technical rider's dream : a monster climb with rocks on all sides and some places that require a little bit of creative pedaling. It all ends after that climb as you exit back out at the parking lot...
ncmountainbiker on January 19, 2012
Westwood Park (100%)
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Description
I only found about this trail over the internet (MtbR). It measures out 4-4.5 miles according to the builders. The entire trail is a combo of singletrack and fire road. It looks like the builders are working on even more, too. The first section of singletrack weaves around into a good, looooonnng climb onto some doubletrack. Eventually this turns into the first section of tight, weaving singletrack. Just like the other trails in this area, it goes up and down pretty rapidly. Be careful, as some of the bench cut sections are hard-packed yet, and riding the edge can definitely lead to a wash-out. The first section ends at the top of a hill which turns into an awesome fire-road downhill - big rings all the way...be sure to have a grip on the brakes cause you make an immediate left onto more singletrack. The second section gets a little more technical. The trail rises and falls a little more dramatically, but the ride is smooth. There are some good technical areas that will test you, too: some monster roots, a large log pile and some neat drops. The whole trail is built on a relatively small piece of land, but the way the builders used the entire landscape is admirable. The last fire road leads into the most awesome section of singletrack. After weaving through some pines, you enter a hilltop section that weaves you in and out of some awesome rock gardens. you need to be on your toes, 'cause the rocks are big, jagged and can pitch in a second. The last big climb is a technical rider's dream : a monster climb with rocks on all sides and some places that require a little bit of creative pedaling. It all ends after that climb as you exit back out at the parking lot...
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ncmountainbiker on January 19, 2012
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Review: As of 1/8/12 the trails is 5.75 miles. Nice trails with some bridges, short climbs and a nice rock garden. Also has a cool platform over a boulder near the end of the trail(if ridden couter-clockwise). For map check out Trail Maps section of www.ncmountainbiker.com.
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Review: The trail is now about 5.5 maybe a lil more long and has has some newer sections that really adds to the flow of the trail.Check it out
Review: Good little trail. As of 11/2/2008 its in great shape and needs nothing but riding. The fall leaves have fell so its a little slick but still fun. To me, its worth the drive up whether you are coming from Charlotte or Winston salem. More ladder crossings have been put in.
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Review: Teh first 3 miles is a beginners trails but it is fast and fun. The last mile to mile and a half has a few wooden bridges and rock gardens that make it a lot more interesting. I would say if you have to travel more than 30 miles ride Westwood Park instead.
Review: At first I thought this trail was going to be a dud. The first mile or so is very easy cruzing. Then the trail starts to wind through some trees. Along the way are some decent little hills that are a little tricky especially when wet with no traction. The last mile of the trail gets technical with several rock gardens, roots and ladder ride overs. I really wish the whole trail was more like the last mile. For being a bit out of the way I would say go to Westwood Park which is about 15 mins from Fish River.
Review: Great trail. Just when you think the going is easy you hit a couple of climbs that give you a great aerobic workout. The last part of the trail features some fun rock-gardens. Riding early in the season, there were at least eight trees blocking parts of the path and lots of sticks and branches on the trail. Overall though, the local bike club has done a great job with the trail. Trail markings were some of the best I have seen.
Similar Trail: Dark Mountain Hobby Park
Similar Trail: Dark Mountain Hobby Park
Review: This trail is great. Todd Spurlin and Bobby Martin as well as others in the Fisher River Cyclists Club have done an amazing job w/ the land presented to them. There has been another mile added to the beginning which works you back and forth along the "big hill" everyone talks about so it eases the pain a bit, but still works you because what was 50 yrds. is now a mile, just not as steep, with an awesome banked downhill section in the middle to give the legs a brief rest. This trail is a great aerobic trail because the layout makes you spin more than most trails, which is great in my opinion. I like the workout. Right now my favorite part of the trail is the "rock garden section" it is fun to tackle that type of terrain. all in all, eveyone else here has written accurately. I feel personally that it is worth the drive. Although I don't live far, I drive all over NC to ride trails and Fisher River is by far one of the best I have ridden, as well as westwood park.
Similar Trail: Westwood Park(Mt. Airy), Hobby Park(Winston Salem) Dark Mtn. (Wilkesboro), Owl's Roost (g-boro), Horizon Park(W-S), Tanglewood (W-S).
Similar Trail: Westwood Park(Mt. Airy), Hobby Park(Winston Salem) Dark Mtn. (Wilkesboro), Owl's Roost (g-boro), Horizon Park(W-S), Tanglewood (W-S).
Review: There are two pretty fast downhills and you must stop quickly at the end of both. One is mentioned in the main review, the other is just before the rocky section and makes a hard left without alot of warning.
Trial summary: Short warmup, long hill, tight woods with a few roots and tree crossings and a fast downhill in the middle, an easy ride thru some small pines into another fast and straight section, into a rocky section that ends with a pretty challenging climb then back to the parking lot.
Similar Trail: Westwood park
Similar Trail: Westwood park
Review: very big hills lots of speed on the fireroad
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