MTB TRAIL STATS

Avg Rating:	18 trail reviews
Status: Open updated 8/13/10 by GoldenGoose	Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 13 miles	Global Rank: #502
Tread: Singletrack	Configuration: Network
Ridden: 39	Wishlist: 34

 

  
reviewed by dchaney389 on August 19, 2010

Definitely a beginner friendly trail. Not much challenge for more advanced riders, but the flow makes it fun. Definitely worth one visit-- more if you're local. Looks like all the trails are machine cut, but this system is the best example of machine cut trails I've ever seen. Think of Harbin's park. Now think of Harbin's park done right. That's this trail system.

  
reviewed by GoldenGoose on August 13, 2010

Rode the trails here this morning and my only real complaint was that it was over too fast. You can easily ride everything out here in under 2 hours. Turn around and run it in reverse if you have some extra time to spend. Though it may have been mentioned before, this trail is like a little brother to FATS in Augusta, GA and the scenery reminded me of Tsali in NC. Not quite the same abundance of jumps but close enough to make a guy happy. Built for speed and fun, this is a great trail to introduce someone to mountain bike riding. Keep an eye out for the trail runners as they seem to like this place as well.

Similar Trail: Forks Area Trail System

  
reviewed by jk5blazer on August 12, 2010

This trail was great! It really is fast and flowy! There really were not to many big hills (other then the orange trail) and very well maintained! Will deff be back!!!

  
reviewed by Goo on July 31, 2010

The bottom Line: "fast, flowy hardpack." Leave your suspension at home, this is a hardtail paradise! Read my detailed blog post about this trail here: http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-trails/jumping-on-the-jackrabbit-trails-in-north-carolina/

Similar Trail: FATS, SC

  
reviewed by bikegaucho on July 13, 2010

just got back from a weekend at jackrabbit and had a total blast. the campsite is roughly a mile from the trail head and a nice warm up for the trails. rode the system for two days and was grinning the whole time! theres a nice little surprise out on the red loop by way of a fallin oak to ride accross if**ot the cojones! even sketchier when its wet....ouch!

  
reviewed by Goo on July 13, 2010

this is just one trail in the Jack Rabbit Trail System: http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/jack-rabbit-trails.html

  
reviewed by west_is_best on June 2, 2010

Super fun and well maintained trails alongside beautiful Lake Chatuge. Nice and cruisey with some tight turns here and there, but nothing too gnarly. Had the good fortune of talking to some of the trails' designers in the lot. They're really proud of their work, and with good reason. If you're riding in North GA, mark this spot on your map and check it out.

Similar Trail: Blankets Creek, Woodstock, GA

  
reviewed by huskyboy69 on November 8, 2009

Just completed this trail as part of a group ride and was pleasantly surprised. This was an extremely fast track with plenty of technically easy downhills that will be a pleasure for both beginning and advanced riders. I drove 2 hours to ride this trail and would make the trip again to enjoy this gem in the North Georgia Mountains. I can count the number of roots and rocks encountered on one hand. Sneaky Creek is awesome and the Red Loop is a blast. Go have a fantastic time on this superlative trail.

* Review edited 11/8/2009

  
reviewed by mosmom on July 24, 2009

We have camped at Jack Rabbit for 40 years, and this is one of the greatest improvements to the area.. Several different blazes, from easiest-green to more difficult-orange. Something for every member of the family.

Similar Trail: Damascus, VA is great trail town.

  
reviewed by Calvin on July 22, 2009

This trail system is awesome. Fast, fun, you can really get moving, max fun for min effort. If you have ridden and liked FATS you will love Jackrabbit. It is well marked and easy to follow, just ride the white loop counter clockwise and ride into the colored loops that all come back onto the the white trail that ends in the parking lot. You could easily ride this trail system 3 times in one day and not get bored with it. Great job SABA on design and build of this trail, I had a blast.

Similar Trail: FATS in Augusta, GA. Dupont in Northern SC.

  
reviewed by xcgal on July 8, 2009

The 'white blaze' is the Central/core loop, but the entire system has many optional trails to equal 14.5 miles. It appeals to beginner to advanced skills and is tons of fun. Great campground adjacent to trail and within short drive to other lodging. Trail is in the middle of a multitude of surrounding epic rides, e.g. Tsali, Tanasi, Hanging Dog and Unicoi- plan a trip to stay a few days and visit them all

Similar Trail: Similar to Tsali near Bryson City, or Blankets Creek in Woodstock

  
reviewed by swiftchicken on June 2, 2009

Awesome trails. High point trail is moderately challenging due to a good climb and a rock garden or two. All the other trails are fast and smooth. I always take my dog down the SABA beach trail for a quick swim and to take in the views of the mountains.

  
reviewed by xcrhino on January 2, 2009

This an awesome new trail. it is becoming very popular and is very well designed just rode it yesterday and it was awesome!!!!!! the jumps on the burrell cove loop are thrilling and some of the other trails offer a technical challenge. this is an awesomely fast course that is a thriller

  
reviewed by xcgal on December 4, 2008

Actually located in North Carolina, but closer to the town of Hiawassee than Hayesville. This trail is awesome, tons of fun for both families and more advanced riders. Just under 15 miles of trail now (stacked loop design, so can do as little as 3 miles or keep adding more loops), with one bridge being constructed along with new parking lot facilities. Also, several optional TTF's being planned as future projects.

Similar Trail: Jackrabbit is located within an hours drive of Tsali, Tanasi, Bull Mountain, Hanging Dog

  
reviewed by Nate51 on August 13, 2008

A nice series of a few loops no more 10 miles all together. I live within a half a mile from it so if you nedd directions ask me. Its on hwy175 in NC and 75 in GA depends which way your coming its a mile from the state line. turn onto jackrabbit national forest go straight and up a hill a church is on the left and the entrance is shortly after coming down the hill lots of parking, gravel and there are usually 3 to 4 cars there all the time. Sorry about the run on sentences i dont feel like taking to much time on this.

Similar Trail: This is the only trial i ride

  
reviewed by pilenda on May 25, 2008

Very well maintained. High Trail was a challenge, others are nice easy to intermediate. Good views from High Trail, I bet its even better in winter. Nice catwalk and some 1-2' jumps. You can carry alot of speed, they have some good banking on some turns. I'll run it again! Directions are a bit off - coming south on 175 pass the high bridge and go about 2 miles, hang a right on Jack Rabbit Mtn Road. Go another mile, pass the Philadelphia Baptist Church, and left onto gravel after church (theres a Jack Rabbit Hiking Trail sign, but its past the turn). Park right there and head in. Anyone know of other trails in the area?

  
reviewed by adrian884 on October 23, 2007

Great views of the lake, some technical turns, short uphills and wildlife. Its a blast either direction.

Similar Trail: Any of the trails at Jackrabbit

  
reviewed by adrian884 on October 23, 2007

Great trail for after work ride. Excellent views of Lake Chatuge. Rolling singletrack that is great for beginners and fun enough for the more advance riders. Several trails branch off of this trail.

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