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Avg Rating:	10 trail reviews
Status: Open updated 2/25/10 by GoldenGoose Closed Open Wet / Sketchy	Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 11 miles	Global Rank: 1385
Tread: Singletrack	Configuration: Network
Ridden: 20	Wishlist: 9
Avg. Speed: 5.84 mph	Avg. Time: 2hr 30min

 

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reviewed by GoldenGoose on February 20, 2010

This place is the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of trails. I rode all the trails over two days because of time constraints and I'm glad I gave it a second try. The secret to these trails is finding the advanced section. Day 1 was beginner and intermediate loops with day 2 being advanced loop. Boring old Dr. Jekyll: I found the beginner and intermediate loops near the parking lot to be pretty uninspiring. They seemed like little more than repetitive tight turns with a few dips and roots thrown in to keep you from falling asleep at the wheel. Never could get any real momentum up because you were continuously weaving left and right. They layout of the trails seemed forced and didn't feel like a good match for the terrain. It was almost like they purposely wanted to keep the ride at a snails pace. If so, congrats. Crazy Mr Hyde: Luckily I came back for the advanced section and was thoroughly rewarded. The entire layout and feel of the trails changes on the advanced loop with a few decent climbs, rewarding downhills, technical spots, water crossings, slick rock sections, and an optional freeride area. The free ride section is a MUST. Great job GATR!. I must have ridden this loop 4 times today just to keep hitting those high berms and jumps.

Similar Trail: Big Creek

  
reviewed by kstoddart on November 19, 2009

Rode out there today. Had a fun ride. Lots of long zig zag trails. Very few, if any, hard climbs that I could find. I had a really good time though. Took a pretty good spill as well.

  
reviewed by sntruitt on August 16, 2009

May very well be my new favorite park. I rode it by myself today and plan to take the CMC MTB Team there this week. I think all will enjoy! more to come....

Similar Trail: blankets Creek, Woodstack, Ga

  
reviewed by willcoop5454 on August 15, 2009

I love this park. The trails are very clean and well maintained. It is not very crowded and seems to be a secret from the masses.

Similar Trail: Yellow river, Fort Yargo, Tribble Mill

  
reviewed by Mike2009 on August 2, 2009

These trails are awesome! There are 4 trails currently with plans for a 5th soon (from what I hear) there is a trail for everyone based on your level of experience...I had a blast today and will definitely be back often! Lots of fun and you are never too far away if something was to happen... they also have hiking, equestrian, paved bike trails, and Great kids playgrounds so it is an awesome place to take the entire family (They will have plenty to do so you can ride!) You gotta check out this park!

Similar Trail: Ft Yargo, Chicopee

  
reviewed by Goo on July 24, 2009

trek7k is right on: this trail is a sweet ride! had a great time out there today. the expert loop definitely makes this place... i'm probably heading back soon to just spend some time doing laps the downhill section with all the jumps and berms, that stuff was awesome! and this place is way better than 2.5 stars.

Similar Trail: 441 trails, Heritage park

  
reviewed by trek7k on July 21, 2009

I think the early reviewers either haven't seen the new trails or they're trying to keep Harbins as their "secret stash." :) Miles and miles of trails for all skill levels including an exposed granite downhill, banked turns, jumps, and short steep climbs. The park facilities are top notch, hats off to Gwinnett County and GATR!

* Review edited 7/22/2009

Similar Trail: Chicopee, FATS, Yellow River.

  
reviewed by SAI_Trails on June 29, 2009

There are four mountain bike sections that are currently open. They have not been officially named as of today, but they are commonly referred to as MB1-MB4. All four sections have been renovated by Steele & Associates Inc. with consultation help by SORBA GATR. The trails are on average 2-3' wide now, but by next spring they will have shrunk down to 18" or so as the new foliage comes in. There is a mix of fantastic scenic views, and some areas that are not so beautiful, but you do have about 11 miles of nice singletrack that makes a great ride. MB1 is good for beginners or just a warm up. MB2 adds a little challenge in there with some dips and small whoops along with some tight turns. MB3 is a long loop that runs downhill on one side, and up the other. It is certainly the most aerobically challenging of the sections. MB4 is the more advanced area with three different downhill lines to choose from, along with 3 1/2 miles of XC trail. It has features for many levels of skill. There is already plans in the future to add another MB5 section that may end of up being as much as 6 additional miles. This trail system is worth another look if you have only been there once. Many things have been changed since the opening!

Similar Trail: It is shaping up to be similar to Tribble Mill and even in some parts a bit like Chicopee.

  
reviewed by j._r._eaton on April 12, 2009

Some additional info on the trail that I obtained using a Magellan triton 400 and National Geographic TOPO software. The open trail is 4.3 miles long, elevation gain is +206 ft -207 ft the high point on the trail is 981 ft low point 855 ft. Lots of soft loam, and mud. My son said it was boring also.

* Review edited 4/25/2009

Similar Trail: Vastly superior: Blankets Creek, Chicopee Woods, Ft. Yargo State Park.

  
reviewed by j._r._eaton on March 28, 2009

Rode the trail opening day, sortof boring but the terrain could lend to improvement.

* Review edited 4/25/2009

Similar Trail: In the area you have FT. Yargo State Park a vastly superior trail.

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