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Heritage Park Mountain Bike Trail
Farmington, Georgia
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
20 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 12/17/11 by GoldenGoose |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 8 miles | Global Rank: #793 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 93 | Wishlist: 36 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.76 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 8min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,132/-1,372 ft (based on partial GPS data) | |
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Description: Twisting, rooty singletrack loops through Georgia pine forest. The main or "advanced" loop is about 8 miles all told with a couple options to make things easier or to shorten the ride. Bring a map or a friend - this place can be confusing despite the (minimal) signage. This trail will host a Dirty Spokes 6 hour race in 2009.
added in 2003 by guest
Description: Twisting, rooty singletrack loops through Georgia pine forest. The main or "advanced" loop is about 8 miles all told with a couple options to make things easier or to shorten the ride. Bring a map or a friend - this place can be confusing despite the (minimal) signage. This trail will host a Dirty Spokes 6 hour race in 2009.
added in 2003 by guest 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by Evan07 on October 6, 2011
I ride here atleast once a week when its open. Sadly it's been closed since August but, its supposed to open in January sometimes. Its pretty fun nothing too crazy and has some good down hill.
reviewed by inatree on June 18, 2011
Good flatland trail if you're in the area already, but I wouldn't travel just to check 'em out. A couple of short, steep climbs but otherwise rolling terrain. Very windy but without any come-to-a-standstill-hairpin-turns; I was impressed with the trailbuilders attention to turning radii. Narrower bars are a plus with the many trees adjacent to (& in) the trail. Rooty but no rocks. Nothing too technical out here. I really enjoyed the singlespeed out here with a 32:20 ratio (29er).
Similar Trail: Happy Valley area in Carvins Cove, Roanoke, VA
reviewed by Hardtail.Junky on March 14, 2011
So I rode a dirty spokes 6 hour endurance race here in 2009...ashamidly I got my tail handed to me but none the less a great ride. I rode in rain and freezing temps so I'm sure a warmer day would make this ride much more enjoyable. Definitely hydrate before attempting a ride here. Look forward to coming back some day.
Similar Trail: Chickopee
reviewed by rande11699 on March 20, 2010
This trail kicked my b*** today. In my opinion this trail, at least the parts I rode, made the Horse Park look easy. It was fun but it is definitely technical.
reviewed by mtbgreg1 on November 24, 2009
New, flowy singletrack reroute around the old doubletrack downhill (i think it's to make room for the new horse trails in the area)... it was a nice downhill, but the new singletrack is quality. decent trade off, all things considered.
reviewed by jmorr on October 2, 2009
I agree that it is easy to get lost but this is one of those trails where that didn't bother me. Just go out an explore. It is a bit rooty but other than that it was enjoyable. This is 1 of only 3 trails that I've ridden in GA so far and the only one I would recommend. You can get some speed on downhills, there are some gradual roller coasters, and the climbs are challenging but not impossible.
reviewed by mtbgreg1 on May 25, 2009
if you just follow the orange/red signs traveling in a clockwise direction it isn't difficult at all to follow this trail. i don't, however, know where any of the easier options go and where they hook back into the trail.
reviewed by GoldenGoose on May 25, 2009
Rooty, tight singletrack that opens up in portions to give you a little breathing room. Follow the advise of others who have posted and bring someone who has been here before or get a gps map of it if you can. I almost still got lost riding it with 2 guys who have been there at least 10 times! The entire trail consists of short climbing bursts followed by a downhill reprieve. It's shaded but don't think, for one instant, that the shade will protect you from the GA humidity. Hydrate well if you want to do this one in the summer.
Similar Trail: Ft. Yargo
reviewed by 7dmatto on April 13, 2009
Great single track! Challenging loop but not too technical or strenuous. I was very impressed by the trail! Pretty easy to follow although some signs are down. I will definately be going back!
reviewed by mudhunny on January 28, 2009
Good singletrack here, try it if you live in Atlanta/Athens area. Some roots and rocky sections, 1-2 stream crossings, and only one fallen log. Totally rideable for beginners, no serious climbs but be prepared for a few short uphill bursts.
reviewed by trek7k on January 28, 2009
Good mix of challenging terrain mixed with fast, flowing singletrack. Short climbs and descents and plenty of mileage to give you a good workout without seeing the same trail over and over. Fairly rooty trail and difficult to follow at times.
Similar Trail: Reminds me of eastern NC singletrack at places like Little River in Durham and Beaver Dam near Raleigh.
reviewed by mtbgreg1 on January 11, 2009
please note, this trail, and this trail: http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=573 are in fact the same trail. My review: A very nice ride, with sweet singletrack! The trails are just straight up beautiful to ride... some technical parts. It's rather tight and winding for the most parts, with a load of ups and downs (like has already been said). And yes, its actually 7.55 miles. But sweet trails!
Similar Trail: Hawkes Creek Farm
reviewed by mtbgreg1 on January 8, 2009
A very nice ride, with sweet singletrack! The trails are just straight up beautiful to ride... some technical parts. It's rather tight and winding for the most parts, with a load of ups and downs (like has already been said). And yes, its actually 7.55 miles. But sweet trails!
reviewed by pyrophly on August 14, 2007
This trail is actually 7.5 mile loop, not 5. Nothing insane, but enough to keep the heart pumping. The trail flowed rather well. It has a nice, refreshing stream to dip in if you get to HOT!!! Which we did. The temperature was 102 degrees, which made it the only issue with this ride. * Review edited 8/14/2007
* Review edited 8/14/2007
Similar Trail: Markham Park (Florida)
reviewed by maxmark7 on April 21, 2007
The outer red loop is closer to 8 miles than 4. This trail is sweet! Some really vicious climbs and some fast downhills. One downhill section is particularly gnarly if you take the hard route. Trees a little narrow in some places, and roots offer a constant obstacle.
reviewed by GArider2004 on December 14, 2006
This trail is great. I did 15 laps on 9 mile course they setup one time and never got truly bored. Keep in mind half of the laps were at night. Night Rides here are the bomb. If you like bombing down technical root covered trails into gullies and streams this has a couple. Beautiful and fun. I wish it were closer to Atlanta. Oh wait they would put houses in it's place or pave the trails. I'm glad it's so far away from Atlanta. Way better than Blankets Creek or Yellow River.
Similar Trail: Chicopee Woods Trials
reviewed by jmorin on August 16, 2006
I ran these trails, and I could be wrong, but I feel like the outer loop is a good 8 miles. This really through me off because on the Oconee County Parks and Recreation website it says there are 4.1 miles of bike trails. I planned on doing two loops, instead I got one good long one. My first experience would have been better if I had known this. Other than that, the trails are very up and down with a lot of switchbacks. In some places, they are only meters apart (tight on foot, even tighter on a bike). In some areas, you've got dense forest on either side of you, a tight track cut right through the wilderness. Definitely worth a bike or run though, but not if you are a mountain biking beginner.
Similar Trail: Georgia International Horse Park
reviewed by Hyper on June 6, 2006
Very fun trail. Very bumpy, but it does not get borring. Just follow the arrows and you'll be good to go.
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