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Marrington Trail Mountain Bike Trail
Goose Creek, South Carolina
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
5 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 9/24/08 by jtmartin57 |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 12 miles | Global Rank: 908 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 15 | Wishlist: 6 |
| Avg. Speed: 5.44 mph | Avg. Time: 2hr 15min |
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Description: At the trail head, you'll find a posted map. There are usually maps in the mailbox at the trail head sign too. The trail is primarily single track. The main loop, which is well marked with red hash's on the trees and mile markers, is twelve miles that takes you through a pretty well maintained singletrack. The trail is considered pretty rooty (as described by some who have rode several more trails in this area of SC than I have). I didn't find the trail technically challenging. However, it's a good workout trail and there is enough scenery to keep the ride interesting. I haven't seen "him" yet...but I understand there is a section of trail on a berm where one or two aligators like to bask in the sun :O.... There are two (or three) alternative routes that cut the ride a bit shorter (to about an 8 mile ride). These "short cuts" are marked in blue. As I discovered, after a good rain, you'll want to cut the back area of the twelve miles off and take one of the alternative routes, as that area is dubbed "The Amazon Swamp" for good reason. Although the area isn't impossible, the ride is not enjoyable due to deep mud (not to mention how it ruins the trail) It does look as if who ever maintains the trails are looking to remedy the trouble area's by raising the trail and putting down a one foot thick sand base over the worse area's. There are a few jumps, berms and possibly a "pump track" near the last three or so miles for those of you who want a bit of "Free Riding" or BMX style riding...
Description: At the trail head, you'll find a posted map. There are usually maps in the mailbox at the trail head sign too. The trail is primarily single track. The main loop, which is well marked with red hash's on the trees and mile markers, is twelve miles that takes you through a pretty well maintained singletrack. The trail is considered pretty rooty (as described by some who have rode several more trails in this area of SC than I have). I didn't find the trail technically challenging. However, it's a good workout trail and there is enough scenery to keep the ride interesting. I haven't seen "him" yet...but I understand there is a section of trail on a berm where one or two aligators like to bask in the sun :O.... There are two (or three) alternative routes that cut the ride a bit shorter (to about an 8 mile ride). These "short cuts" are marked in blue. As I discovered, after a good rain, you'll want to cut the back area of the twelve miles off and take one of the alternative routes, as that area is dubbed "The Amazon Swamp" for good reason. Although the area isn't impossible, the ride is not enjoyable due to deep mud (not to mention how it ruins the trail) It does look as if who ever maintains the trails are looking to remedy the trouble area's by raising the trail and putting down a one foot thick sand base over the worse area's. There are a few jumps, berms and possibly a "pump track" near the last three or so miles for those of you who want a bit of "Free Riding" or BMX style riding...
added on July 6, 2006 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by Calvin on April 16, 2009
Great trail for terrain. Only trail in Charleston. HELMETS are required, guess these two in the photo's couldn't read the signs at the trailhead. Wear your helmets or the Navy could take the trail away fromt he public considering it is government property, not public. Trail gets fast and smooth at times, bumpy w/a ton of roots at times, and a little tricky some times. Four main colors on the trail, Red is the main loop, Yellow are short little "technical" sections that pop back onto the red, Blue are shortcuts that come back onto the red, and Orange is an extra loop. Orange is a new section and makes you forget you are i Charleston. Overall, great trail system! The Low Country Fat Tire Freaks do a heck of a job maintaining it, wear your helmet so we can keep it!
Similar Trail: K3, Campells Pond, FATS, and Harbison and Lynches Woods for SC
reviewed by floridagator1717 on March 6, 2009
This trail is about the best you will find in the Charleston area. It is very well marked and well mainatined , can get a little muddy after a good rain. The trail has plenty of little wood bridges along the way to keep you interested, no downhill and no climbs, but can get fast at times. The trail does offer some descent technical work with some steep little dips and exposed roots to help improve your balance and skill, The new section (Foster Creek) has a nice rock garden and several creek crossings. Again nothing to phone home about, but not bad for the Charleston area.
* Review edited 3/6/2009
Similar Trail: Tom Triplet, Savannah
reviewed by Flavtown on February 22, 2008
This is a decent trail. No real climbs, a couple of fun downhill sections. Mostly pretty flat, and sometimes boring. "The Amazon" section in particular is pretty dull, and has some soft ground and mud if it's rained recently. You can bypass it if you choose, though. There are some fun sections though, with jumps, berms, and even a teeter totter. At the fork of Difficult and Easy, the difficult is just a random section of jumps and berms and is really fun to mess around on. I just jumped back on the easy after i was finished to continue the trail. It's a bit long, and don't be surprised if you see some snakes and things. Has great scenery though. Don't forget to read the Pink Floyd lyrics.
* Review edited 2/22/2008
reviewed by frelup on February 17, 2008
very fun! no climbs. gets fast at times, cross through some great scenery. it won't be long before i go back!
Similar Trail: Killer III without the climbs
reviewed by KenfromCali on March 3, 2007
This trail keeps improving. They have added some "technical" sections that include some jumps, berms, and some drops. There are also a few teeter toters and other obsticles too. The section known as "The Swamp" has also been greatly improved with some elevated trail beds that were constructed over the impassible area's. This trail is by far the best the Low Country has to offer and it's getting better all the time.
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