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Goodwater Trail Mountain Bike Trail
Georgetown, Texas
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
3 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 6/4/10 by armyslowrdr |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 26 miles | Global Rank: #1487 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 11 | Wishlist: 8 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.33 mph | Avg. Time: 3hr 0min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,414/-2,011 ft |
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Description: From Austinbike.com:
The trail is rocky and changes up quite often, from dirt and rock to rock and rock. There is not a lot of climbing, most of the climbs are short, but there were a few that really made me wheeze. The technical level varies from medium to mildly difficult, but there is no reason that a beginner couldn't take on the trails, and an expert will never be bored.
Update: As of 5 June 2010 the REI/Austin Ridge-rider's trail project is complete and blessed off on by the Corps of Engineers. The entire loop around Lake Georgetown (Goodwater Trail) is now open to mountainbikes. Trail length is now 26 miles.
Description: From Austinbike.com:
The trail is rocky and changes up quite often, from dirt and rock to rock and rock. There is not a lot of climbing, most of the climbs are short, but there were a few that really made me wheeze. The technical level varies from medium to mildly difficult, but there is no reason that a beginner couldn't take on the trails, and an expert will never be bored.
Update: As of 5 June 2010 the REI/Austin Ridge-rider's trail project is complete and blessed off on by the Corps of Engineers. The entire loop around Lake Georgetown (Goodwater Trail) is now open to mountainbikes. Trail length is now 26 miles.
added on September 7, 2006 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by NonSequitur on March 17, 2008
Rode this trail for the first time this weekend, and really enjoyed it. As the description and previous reviews say it is rocky. Very rocky. Rocky enough to make me consider replacing my beloved Rockhopper with a softtail. I think my favorite part of this trail was the fact that, in 2 hours out there, we saw one other person. Many sections also had beautiful views of the lake. Aside from the standard cautions about plenty of water, spare tubes (you'll likely need'em with all of the sharp rocks), etc., I want to point out that the overlook park parking area closes at dark, when they lock the gates. I'm not sure how punctual they are, but if you plan on being out much after dark you might want to consider alternate parking.
reviewed by harryt on December 3, 2007
This trail is difficult not because of multiple technical areas, but because of all the rocks.. It isn't gravel but apple sized stones fixed in the dirt through most of the trail. There is also a great deal of larger rocks you navigate over with sharp edges (bring two spares). The most fun sections have fewer stones and provide a challenge in assent North of Jim Hogg Park. I prefer a FS when riding this trail due to the rocks. There is a creek crossing which is fun. I would say the best part of this trail is its length.
