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34 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Intermediate |
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| Length: 8 miles | Global Rank: #689 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 88 | Wishlist: 33 |
| 2 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +1,200 // -1,400 feet |
| Average Speed: 6.8 mph | Average Time: 1hr 8min |
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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.
KleinGuy on June 19, 2013
Fort Yargo State Park (100%)
Georgia International Horse Park (100%)
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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.
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KleinGuy on June 19, 2013
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Review: Lots of roots, but fun trail. I did a race here right after a big storm (I know that's horrible trail etiquette, but I was registered and drove a long way) and the roots were like ice. A couple of creek crossings looked like crazy whitewater. Has some good flow and downhill areas along with some climbing. I thought it had a good mix of everything. Fun trail!
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Review: The trail is excellent shape even though its rained for 2 weeks straight. This is an excellent trail with something for everyone to enjoy. This was my first ride in 8 years and I couldn't have been happier with my choice to ride this trail!
Review: the trail was amazing. havent been out there in a while and since they reworked the trails it is excellent. love it so much. will be back a lot
Similar Trail: Fort Yargo
Similar Trail: Fort Yargo
Review: This trail is in great condition, and the new reroutes and new signage makes it much easier to follow the trail and choose which path you want to take.
Review: Trail is in incredible shape. Really well cut, flowing single track. Very well signed, options to make ride variable lengths. Bisected at times with a separate equestrian trail, follow blue blazes for biking. Hard to get lost out here, maps posted at most intersections. Thanks to SORBA and all the time spent revamping this trail system. IT ROCKS!
Similar Trail: Hart Farms in Union Point, GA
Similar Trail: Hart Farms in Union Point, GA
Review: back open.
Review: 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.
Review: 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
Similar Trail: Happy Valley area in Carvins Cove, Roanoke, VA
Review: 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
Similar Trail: Chickopee
Review: 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.
Review: 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.
Review: 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.
Review: 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.
Review: 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
Similar Trail: Ft. Yargo
Review: 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!
Review: 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.
Review: 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.
Similar Trail: Reminds me of eastern NC singletrack at places like Little River in Durham and Beaver Dam near Raleigh.
Review: 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
Similar Trail: Hawkes Creek Farm
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!
Review: great trail. Reviews are accurate. I will definately return.
Review: 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)
* Review edited 8/14/2007
Similar Trail: Markham Park (Florida)
Review: 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.
Review: 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
Similar Trail: Chicopee Woods Trials
Review: 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
Similar Trail: Georgia International Horse Park
Review: Very fun trail. Very bumpy, but it does not get borring. Just follow the arrows and you'll be good to go.
Similar Trail: Yellow River
Similar Trail: Yellow River
Review: This is a good trail for a beginner to intermediate rider, though i know some mt bike teams practice here. heavily worn, lots of roots
Review: I love this trail due to it's tight single track. It's has some tough hills and there is enough there to drian your tank.
Similar Trail: Chicoppe Woods
Similar Trail: Chicoppe Woods
Review: This trail is great for those who wish to test their limits in mountain biking. One can choose to select the easy or difficult route. Switchback type trails with a few downhills that can really keep your attention. Beautiful in the spring and fall. Don't worry about getting lost, it's easily marked and I haven't seen many other people out there. It's a great, quick drive out of Athens and can really allow you to get away from it all and get in a great workout. You can stretch the extent of your ride from about an hour to over three hours if you wish.
Review: If you like single track fast and fairly technical, don't miss this trail!
Similar Trail: Chicopee Woods
Similar Trail: Chicopee Woods
Review: I grew up in Watkinsville and this trail is my home trail. I am a beginner and this trail has proven to be a great singletrack trail for beginners and advanced riders alike. Not many big climbs or descents, but technical enough to be very enjoyable. Best trail in the Athens/Oconee area.
Review: This trail runs along the Apalachee river about halfway between Athens and Madison. To get there take 441 south from Athens to Farmington (about 15 minutes) until you see a large pavilion that says Oconee Heritage Park on the right. The trailhead is just behind the pavilion to the left, and they've added a parking lot for bikers. It's got lots of ups and downs, and you're likely to see some wildlife.
Review: The day we hit the trail it was pretty wet, which really made the uphills a challenge. The trail is really great and deserves a ride. It is full of variety that will please all types of riders. I look forward to riding it when the trail is a little dryer. The trail has a inner and outer trail, when you come to forks in the trial all lefts make for a longer ride.
Similar Trail: Creek side at Yellow River
Similar Trail: Creek side at Yellow River
Review: This was a nice trail. It was well marked and is worth the ride. nice scenery runs some river. They also have many loops some are inside of each other.
Similar Trail: Horse park or yellow river
Similar Trail: Horse park or yellow river
Review: Very up and down technical singletrack (mostly). Few long up or downhills, but enough to make it fun, and almost no flat stretches. What you get is a lot of dips and turns. This is a dynamic trail that runs along the Oconee River. It's short enough to do multiple loops, but long enough to make it fun. This is the best trail I've found in the Athens area (though I haven't been here long).
Recommendations
Blankets Creek Bicycle Trail (100%)Fort Yargo State Park (100%)
Georgia International Horse Park (100%)
Harbins Park (80%)
Forks Area Trail System (FATS) (80%)
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