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10 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Intermediate |
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| Length: 3 miles | Global Rank: #5130 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 32 | Wishlist: 22 |
| 22 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +0 // -0 feet |
| Average Speed: 4.9 mph | Average Time: 1hr 28min |
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Description
IRA is meant to be ridden in a counter-clockwise direction. There are two rock
gardens and a few tricky sections right away, but then it levels out. Once you
get near the creek, there is a crossing that leaves IRA and heads into
Waterworks/Mason Mill. For the real thrill seeker, there is a section called the
highground that can be accessed from IRA near the RR bridge. You will need to
cross the creek and get under the trestle, where you will see a switchback going
up and away from the trestle. This section has some serious drops, jumps, and
climbs. Do not go in there if you are not familiar with extreme trails.
mtbgreg1 on April 3, 2013
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Description
IRA is meant to be ridden in a counter-clockwise direction. There are two rock
gardens and a few tricky sections right away, but then it levels out. Once you
get near the creek, there is a crossing that leaves IRA and heads into
Waterworks/Mason Mill. For the real thrill seeker, there is a section called the
highground that can be accessed from IRA near the RR bridge. You will need to
cross the creek and get under the trestle, where you will see a switchback going
up and away from the trestle. This section has some serious drops, jumps, and
climbs. Do not go in there if you are not familiar with extreme trails.
added by Gike 
on November 24, 2010
on November 24, 2010Trail Reviews [Add a review]
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Review: Fun trail with some pretty decent flow for an urban trail. The section across the stream with the techy whoops and drops is a ton of fun!
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Review: Be careful in the difficult section this time of year. Leaves provide for slippery landing on jumps and drops. Do not attempt highgrounds unless you are experienced.
Review: Agree with some previous reviewers especially no parking and very confusing. It isnt a park , its just a green space or a woods in a suburban area . It is extremely small with lots of little loops. It is like a beginner trail with a couple of deceiving difficult log crossings and some hidden spots of "quick sand" that will wash out your front wheel and put you on the ground. There is also an extremely difficult rock area that qualifies as serious trials riding. It connects to waterworks trail by crossing the creek, but you can't see where to cross from the Melton side. Waterworks was 100 times better with lots of fun trails. I only gave this a 2 because if you live near it , you could get to waterworks by cutting through.
Review: Um, no thanks. This trail was silly.Was just a bore the hard part of the trails were impossible to know where u are looks like your riding in the ghetto. Its in the middle of a neighborhood no parking anywhere close and it was like blah. I wouldnt drive any distance to ride these trails.
Review: Not a bad trail, but not great either. Rode yesterday and it gets a limitless confusing at some places. Parts of the trail are very clearly marked...others are not. Ended up riding this into water works which I found more fun. Be prepared to get dirty!! This track is quite muddy during the summer/fall...I'm sure it dries up once the leaves fall. Great spot if you're local and within ride distance but almost worth a short drive to better stuff.
Review: Fun trail, a little technical in spots.
Review: What a great trail! Like everyone else says, a few more difficult sections near the beginning (if you start to the right and move counter-clockwise), so be careful after you hit the first two smaller downhill humps. You can always bypass the rock gardens and still come out at the river. Quick sections, then slower, sandy regions. A few cut logs here and there. Otherwise, great trail to build endurance for those looking for something a bit more challenging.
Review: Pretty narrow singletrack, lots of technical/tricky parts - You'll ride for 20 feet, hit a patch of sand for 20 feet, then over some rocks, then in some mud, back to sand, across a creek...it also switches back on itself alot, seems like they managed to cram 2 miles of singletrack into 2 acres. The creek crossings and riding through underbrush so thick its like you're in a cave are pretty neat imo. The part up the hill from the train-tracks....some of the gnarlyest stuff I've seen. Seriously people can RIDE this? Ive seen the free-ride section at Big Creek, and been to blanket creeks neat DH section... this= kinda scary. 5-7 ft drops, narrow & rocky. Wear a helmet. (or just walk your bike around the track like I ended up doing..)
Similar Trail: Big Creek
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Review: Now that the leaves are falling, the trail is getting faster and less sandy. The absolute best time to ride there is a day or two after some rain. Watch for a reclaimed loop just after the Mason Mill river crossing, just past the 4 ft hump on the left. The canopy in there is awesome!!
Similar Trail: This is the flatest of all ITP trails of Atlanta. Nothing compares.
Similar Trail: This is the flatest of all ITP trails of Atlanta. Nothing compares.
Review: Yes, it is sandy in spots but the trail flows really well (counter-clockwise). The Highground is a great addition and has some challenging features - well worth the effort to get over there. Some of the best in-town riding I've found!
Similar Trail: Similar to a lot of the in-town riding like Peavine Creek and trails on the Waterworks side.
Similar Trail: Similar to a lot of the in-town riding like Peavine Creek and trails on the Waterworks side.
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