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14 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Advanced |
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| Length: 2 miles | Global Rank: #446 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 87 | Wishlist: 27 |
| 2 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +600 // -800 feet |
| Average Speed: 5.1 mph | Average Time: 0hr 44min |
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Description
Short small network of trails through a formerly fabulous (100 years ago or so), then dilapidated, now archeological find type of site. This park has been neglected for so long it has become beautiful again.
Trails in this park were part of the Xterra race (June 2004).
These trails are accessible from Reedy Creek (which is along the Buttermilk trail).
Excellently difficult to climb hills, both single track and paved. An excellent whoop-dee-whoop on the East end (a bit hard to find, go over the creek near Forest Hill Avenue).
Short trails, but worth exploring while riding the Buttermilk/Belle isle trails.
Pocahontas State Park (67%)
Heritage Park (56%)
Northbank Trail (44%)
Lake Russell Loop (33%)
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Description
Short small network of trails through a formerly fabulous (100 years ago or so), then dilapidated, now archeological find type of site. This park has been neglected for so long it has become beautiful again.
Trails in this park were part of the Xterra race (June 2004).
These trails are accessible from Reedy Creek (which is along the Buttermilk trail).
Excellently difficult to climb hills, both single track and paved. An excellent whoop-dee-whoop on the East end (a bit hard to find, go over the creek near Forest Hill Avenue).
Short trails, but worth exploring while riding the Buttermilk/Belle isle trails.
added by reh 
on June 18, 2004
on June 18, 2004Trail Reviews [Add a review]
Review: I rode this after I, um, "bailed out" on the Buttermilk trail near the Reedy Creek entrance. Buttermilk way WAY too advanced for me. Forest Hill was better, but still, very very technically challenging. I had a few "oh %*#&" moments on Forest Hill, but nothing bad. There are some nasty hairpin switchbacks and some very steep downhill sections.
In a nutshell: I like Forest Hill better than Buttermilk for my skill level and MTB experience.
Similar Trail: I would say Buttermilk since it's so close by, but only if your ready for it.
Similar Trail: I would say Buttermilk since it's so close by, but only if your ready for it.
Review: This is a great little trail that offers up some of the best purpose-built trail in the James River Park System. Some great swoop and flow to be had here, as well as the characteristic James River Park tech!
Review: Short but fun trail. connects to Buttermilk Trail by going through tunnel.
Review: Rode this a few weeks back it has some killer climbs, but flows really nice. I rode Belle Isle and Buttermilk West first then finished with Forest Hill. It was roughly a 6 mile ride. Trails flow nice, some very sharp 90 degree turns to keep the heart pumping with the solid climbs. I think coupled with Buttermilk this is a great ride. Also coul dbe a great afterowrk ride when light is short.
Review: I ride this trail fairly often. I always ride it with Buttermilk because it is kind of short at 2-3 miles by itself. The trail has some steep climbs but isnt terribly technical overall.
Similar Trail: Buttermilk, Pocahontas
Similar Trail: Buttermilk, Pocahontas
Review: The trails have a great flow. You will get your heart rate up with the hills, switchbacks, and rocks. This trail was recently updated and cleaned up. It is very nice to ride and connect in to the Buttermilk Trail to finish your ride.
Similar Trail: Buttermilk
Similar Trail: Buttermilk
Review: good trail a very steep climb to get the heart raceing and technical to keep you on your toes
Review: Tight singletrack punctuated with odd obstacles like concrete bridges, tunnels & nearly impossible wall climbs. Great fun, especially in combo with Buttermilk
Review: this trail will give you a workout. There are some killers climbs and a great gully twisting whoop-de-whoop. Excellent trail berming has been done recently so you can really keep up the speed on some of the descending turns. Very mice trail!
Review: The improvements made to this trail are outstanding. Still very technical but completely ride able now, which makes it one of my favorite trails.
Similar Trail: ButterMilk right next door.
Similar Trail: ButterMilk right next door.
Review: Excellent trail with avg to moderate climbs and technical switchbacks sorted between a barage of history. Good loop when it's all said and done...especially if you cross the road to the bmt.
Similar Trail: Buttermilk
Similar Trail: Buttermilk
Review: Just wanted to add that this trail is way underated and along with buttermilk is constantly getting improved
Similar Trail: pocahontas, buttermilk
Similar Trail: pocahontas, buttermilk
Review: A very fun trail, good climbs, fast desents and technical at times. Although a little short (about 2-3 miles) combine with Buttermilk for a fun ride.
Similar Trail: pocahontas, poor farm
Similar Trail: pocahontas, poor farm
Recommendations
Buttermilk (100%)Pocahontas State Park (67%)
Heritage Park (56%)
Northbank Trail (44%)
Lake Russell Loop (33%)
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