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16 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Intermediate |
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| Length: 3 miles | Global Rank: #1246 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 43 | Wishlist: 18 |
| 2 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +300 // -300 feet |
| Average Speed: 5.7 mph | Average Time: 0hr 47min |
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Description
The Thomson company makes bicycle seat posts and handlebar stems for the world's top bicycle manufacturers. The trail is about 5 kilometers of technical single-track. Very little of this trail is level. Obstacles include log jumps, switchbacks, and steep drops. Some erosion has left exposed roots that will challenge your bike handling skills. The landowners would like you to sign a waiver before you hit the trail. This document helps ensure the trail stays open for future riders. Just go inside and ask about the bike trail. Park on the right side of the building and begin your ride at the gap in the fence.
foodlover36 on May 15, 2013
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Description
The Thomson company makes bicycle seat posts and handlebar stems for the world's top bicycle manufacturers. The trail is about 5 kilometers of technical single-track. Very little of this trail is level. Obstacles include log jumps, switchbacks, and steep drops. Some erosion has left exposed roots that will challenge your bike handling skills. The landowners would like you to sign a waiver before you hit the trail. This document helps ensure the trail stays open for future riders. Just go inside and ask about the bike trail. Park on the right side of the building and begin your ride at the gap in the fence.
added by AWooten2 
on February 27, 2008
on February 27, 2008Trail Reviews [Add a review]
foodlover36 on May 15, 2013
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Review: Not sure if anybody reads this but i am going to keep on commenting on this trail. They have done it again. The trail is once again being groomed. There is now little to no challenging terain on this trail. It is basically a sidewalk in the woods. Please, please, please leave it alone. Ohoh and can somebody please comment and let me know this has been read.
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Review: Trail has been fixed but.....they also went thru and manicured the trail. While it is fun it now has very little technical trail and the hard or red course is just longer than the green, not really any harder. The trail is now just a sidewalk in the woods and any little stump is flagged. There is no risk in this trail. Please leave well enough alone.
Review: Rode trail january 4. One of tne businesses that has property adjoining these woods plowed into the woods and tore up the trail system. 12/31 the trail was great. It had just been overhauled. Now some moron ruined it.
Review: One of the neighbors did decide to enhance their parking lot. It only hit a small piece of the trail and the trail has already been rerouted to accomodate the issue. Fun trail.
Review: @ sorebutt- Trail is not directional. Us locals ride it in both directions.
Trail length is 4.6 miles
Review: Stopped to ride this trail while travelling north for vacation. It was a good ride with some decent climbs and semi technical areas. Lots of roots and washed out areas makes it hard to maintain good speed. Over all a good trail that is marked pretty well but was glad they had maps at the trail head to keep us on course. Only met one other rider on the trail and he was going the wrong way, saying in gets boring only riding one way. May have to hit this trail again on my next trip through.
Similar Trail: Children's Home (Pig Trail)
Similar Trail: Children's Home (Pig Trail)
Review: One of the best trails I've found in the middle Georgia area. Some tight corners and lots of roots make it surprisingly technical but it is still doable for beginners. Getting in more than one lap is a great workout. Thanks L.H. Thompson and OMBA!
Similar Trail: Dausett Trails
Similar Trail: Dausett Trails
Review: LH Thomson trails = surly, fast, and fun! Roots, some good, short climbs, and as mentioned, fairly short in distance. Great trail if in the area!
Review: This trail is awesome. As a beginner it kicked my butt but I lived every second of it. This was my first mountain bike ride ever but it was such a great one. Definately adding it to my trail list.
Review: LH Thomson rocks...the ultimate after work ride considering it's on my way home! The loop is short but worth every drop of sweat. Some parts flow, some are tight and twisty but the whole thing is well marked from start to finish. The roots get technical and behind that descending haripin is another climb. Love it.
Similar Trail: Pig Trail
Similar Trail: Pig Trail
Review: All I can say is awesome !!! I made a small mistake and rode this trail the first time I went out on my bike and almost killed me... Great single track with plenty of challenged for all skill levels...
* Review edited 10/26/2011
* Review edited 10/26/2011
Review: This trail is a perfect example of why mountain biking in middle Georgia should not be discounted. Beautiful surroundings that are unique to this area. Several creek crossings and many more hills than you would think. Lot's of roots, which is to be expected in sandy soil, but add to the technical difficulty. Total length is the only down fall, but it is good enough to go several rounds without feeling repetitive. A must-ride if you're in the area.
Similar Trail: Big Creek, Olde Rope Mill Park, Blankets Creek South Loop
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Review: Rollin hills with fast spots and sandy turns. Lots of fun, about a 30 minute loop. Pretty well marked and awesome if you rock Thomson products!!!
Review: Can't say anything that hasn't been already said. This is an awesome trail, well maintained, and lots of friendly people to ride with on Wednesday afternoons. If you haven't given this trail a try, ya need to. :)
Review: Fun ride, very well maintained, lots to choose from. I didn't get to the back half it was getting too dark but I will make sure I get back soon.
Review: GREAT course. Well kept, lots of challenging parts, tons of fun, very windey. Lots of roots so kinda bumpy, quick uphill-downhill spurts. I will definitely be going back soon.
Review: This is a fun trail for being in central Georgia! There are a lot of twists and turns throughout the 70 acres of woods. The trail is about 5 miles long with a few bridge crossings, one creek crossing, and a few technical parts. There is not a lot of room to open up until the end of the trail, which is a lot of fun and well worth it. The trail can be very rooty at times and also has a few log crossings. There are not really any major climbs, but the trail does have some good hills. There is also a free ride area near the entrance of the trail (not very well maintained). There are a few dirt jumps, a teater totter, and a very small racetrack. Riders must wear a helmet and sign a waver in the front office of the Thomson building. This is a great trail for the intermediate riders. I would love to see more trails like this around Central Georgia.
* Review edited 2/17/2009
* Review edited 2/17/2009
Recommendations
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Fort Yargo State Park (33%)
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