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Avg Rating:	9 trail reviews
Status: Closed updated 1/21/10 by seenvic Closed Open Wet / Sketchy	Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 25 miles	Global Rank: 102
Tread: Singletrack	Configuration: Loop
Ridden: 54	Wishlist: 46
Avg. Speed: 6.25 mph	Avg. Time: 1hr 59min
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Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville

 

Hickory Knob State Park in Mccormick

 

  
reviewed by jtmartin57 on December 1, 2009

If you like fun, flowing, pump track style riding then come ride FATS! You won't be disappointed!

  
reviewed by Bikerides4u on July 31, 2009

You will love this trail if you like to go fast for a long time ! and.............You will love this trail if you like to climb for a long time ! What goes up must come down ! This trail was built on the property that houses the regions Fire Tower ( Highest point in the region ) that bourders the Savannah River ( Lowest point in the region ) . If you wear a pacemaker this trail ain't for you !

* Review edited 7/31/2009

Similar Trail: Pigsh and Bear Mt

  
reviewed by Goo on July 15, 2009

Came and rode this trail this past Sun afternoon, and knocked out all 4 loops in one ride. It was a sweet ride! Nothing technical at all to speak of, so that was somewhat disappointing, but was made up for by the incredible flow and swoop of the trail, and the lovely rollers all over the place!! Despite the fact that it was crazy smooth almost everywhere, it was such a pleasure to ride! The trail work itself was beautiful, and it didn't feel like you were riding in a trough like at places like Yargo, which is amazing bc of how much reputation this trail has! And, there's so much of it concentrated all in one area, making it possible to do an epic, all-day ride without riding the same trail over or driving somewhere else. Not too many places like that in the southeast.

  
reviewed by ChiliPepper on February 20, 2009

Have not rode hear since late spring 2008, but FATS is an awesome place to ride. Very flowy trail with some technical terrain and some sweet DH for its area. FATS & Paris Mountain are the bomb for lots of fun and some DH. Plan on making another trip up there this late spring as well.

  
reviewed by besco on August 11, 2008

FATS is the best trail system that I have ridden. There are enough trail options to keep you coming back again and again, I have met people who travel form columbia SC, and Atlanta GA, just to ride here. Fast down hills (especially Deep step and Great wall), some double jump areas and challenging uphills.

  
reviewed by seenvic on June 13, 2008

2 new loops at FATS are now ready to be ridden. The Big Rock and Tower Loops are each about 4 miles long, with Big Rock being just slightly longer than Tower. They each climb about 350 feet. Along with these loops there is a new 1 mile long connector trail coming off the Deep Step Loop near the only bridge on Deep Step. This connector takes you to a paved rd. Turn left on the paved road and ride for 1/2 mile crossing a swamp/bog in the process. Turn right on FS Rd 661 (Philpot Rd) and go up it 8/10 of a mile. Big Rock Loop crosses the gravel road at this point. I'd turn left onto the Big Rock Loop and ride it for about 2 miles and you get to a trail intersection. Turn left, cross the gas line just barely and then swing back to the gas line. Tower Loop starts on this gas line. Go either direction, but I'll say CW because the connector flows into Tower CW with a straight line and CCW with a HUGE right turn. Ride this loop, just be sure to get back to Big Rock Loop when you get back to the Connector Trail or you will just continue to ride loops on Tower and never get off it. When you get back to Big Rock, you will roll straight and be back on the loop going CW. When you get to FS 661 again, cross it the first time and turn left onto it the second time. This is where you entered the Big Rock Loop. These trails have a narrower corridor than the 4 older FATS loops. This is because a smaller machine was used to build the trails. There are some cool rocks to ride on and nearby. There are three bridges on Big Rock, with 2 being just normal and the 3rd being about 24" wide and made out of a split cedar log. There is more climbing on these loops than any of the 4 older FATS loops. There will be a second trailhead near these loops, but the USFS has not yet decided upon it's location. Overall a good place to ride a bike. We laid out 6 loops in 2003 that made up about 35 miles of trail. And now it is 2008 and we have built them all. Go ride them.

Similar Trail: In the area, Modoc, Turkey Creek, Wine Creek, Horn Creek, HKSP, Baker Creek State Park and one hour away the Long Cane Horse Trail.

  
reviewed by weswhittle on December 28, 2007

A series of loops through a thickly forested area provide a great hiking or mountain bike experience for all levels of hikers and riders. You can get a feel of the mountains where some of the higher elevations provide panoramic views and the thick vegetation provides a home for many birds and animals. Although it is hilly, you aren’t going to find many climbs that require a lot of effort or dismounts. For experienced riders, there are many sections where you have a choice of just rolling through, or going to one side to jump, and sections of ripples where you can also roll through or get air between them. The Great Wall offers a more of a challenge for experienced riders and may be difficult for beginners in places. Do NOT ride or walk around areas where the trail bed has been stabilized by rock. After heavy rain sections may be closed. To check on other closings: http://www.sorbacsra.org/ Length: Great Wall 7.7 miles, Skinny Loop 6.0 miles, Brown Wave 5.8 miles, and Deep Step 5.0 miles The four loops all seem to flow magically downhill with very few climbs. Not as fun as Tsali but similar. More trails are in planning.

  
reviewed by seenvic on July 11, 2007

Just fun. That's all. Not the biggest, fastest or best anything. But alot of fun. These trails offer rolling downhills with hits to jump or roll over depeding on what flavor you like. The climbs go back up but at a grade that isn't killer steep. Sustainable and fun. Not much more or less to be found here.

Similar Trail: Locally - modoc, turkey creek, wine creek, bartram.

  
reviewed by mudhunny on July 10, 2007

Move over Tsali, make room for FATS! On par with many well-known mountain biking meccas, the Forks Area Trail system has something for everyone. First off, this much singletrack is hard to come by and not only is there a lot of it, but it's all good, every inch! The trails are not technical at all, so newbs can venture as far as they want. There is very little climbing and the trails are generally rolling making for a fun ride in either direction. The whoop-de-doos were my favorite part (tons of them on Brown Wave trail) and you can't help but ride these trails fast because they are so smooth. At one point I imagined I was in an endurance race, pedaling my brains out and trees whizzing by on seemingly endless trail. I could pedal out there all day. Anyhoo, I'll be back for sure to see what else CSRA SORBA has up their sleeves (supposedly another 12 mile addition?). These folks did an awesome job on the trails and a special thanks to the fella bellas that offered us chilled towels to cool off after our hot humid ride.

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