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Mt Tabor Park Mountain Bike Trail
Dallas, Georgia
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
4 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 2/25/10 by GoldenGoose |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 5 miles | Global Rank: #1988 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Other |
| Ridden: 6 | Wishlist: 3 |
Directions:
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Starting from I-75 Take exit 265 (North Marietta Parkway) and head west. Go 2.4 miles into the city of Marietta and turn right onto Whitlock Ave. Go 10.3 miles and turn right onto East Paulding Drive. The park will be 3.1miles ahead on your left. 1550 East Paulding Drive, Dallas, GA 30157.
Description: Currently, there are two loops at Mt Tabor Park totaling about 5 miles. There are plans for a third loop to be completed in April 2010 to make a total of about 8-10 miles. The plans are to stack the loops in a "snowman" formation and make them progressively harder. The trails are directional depending on the day of the week. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday are clockwise. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday are counter clockwise. Almost all of the initial two trails are singletrack and there seems to be a large amount of unused woods back there just begging for new trails. These are NICE tight, twisty, technical, rocky, singletrack that makes you pay for your gains but they won't totally sap your flow and keep you at a snails pace either. Many parts of these trails reminded me a lot of Blankets Creek just up the road in Cherokee county and in my book that's a HUGE compliment. Keep your eyes open for dogs and hikers but they are few and far between.
Starting from I-75 Take exit 265 (North Marietta Parkway) and head west. Go 2.4 miles into the city of Marietta and turn right onto Whitlock Ave. Go 10.3 miles and turn right onto East Paulding Drive. The park will be 3.1miles ahead on your left. 1550 East Paulding Drive, Dallas, GA 30157.
Description: Currently, there are two loops at Mt Tabor Park totaling about 5 miles. There are plans for a third loop to be completed in April 2010 to make a total of about 8-10 miles. The plans are to stack the loops in a "snowman" formation and make them progressively harder. The trails are directional depending on the day of the week. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday are clockwise. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday are counter clockwise. Almost all of the initial two trails are singletrack and there seems to be a large amount of unused woods back there just begging for new trails. These are NICE tight, twisty, technical, rocky, singletrack that makes you pay for your gains but they won't totally sap your flow and keep you at a snails pace either. Many parts of these trails reminded me a lot of Blankets Creek just up the road in Cherokee county and in my book that's a HUGE compliment. Keep your eyes open for dogs and hikers but they are few and far between.
added on February 25, 2010 by 
SIMILAR TRAILS
Riders who liked this mountain bike trail also liked:Blankets Creek Bicycle Trail in Woodstock
NEARBY TRAILS
- Silver Comet Mtb Side Trails in Hiram (4.5 miles away)
- Scout Trail in Acworth (6.7 miles away)
- Iron Hills Trail (Red Top Mtn. State Park) in Cartersville (14 miles away)
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by zippyzap68.5 on May 4, 2010
This is a nice trail. I found the trail head easy enough, but if there are other trails other than the main loop they are not marked. Based on previous comments and a local bike shop worker there are 3 loops. The one I rode was about 4 miles in length and worn enough to follow easily. I especially like the pine forest bit. The uphills are not as long as Blankets. I'll be back. A big thank you to Paulding and the local SORBA chapter.
Similar Trail: Blankets creek, big creek
reviewed by Rotkohl on April 3, 2010
After entering the park, turn into first lot on the right. Uni-directional trail, trail head at either end of lot, depending on day. Fast sections, climbing, XC. Good Georgia singletrack. Thanks to Paulding SORBA.
Similar Trail: Blankets Creek
reviewed by enoeht on March 26, 2010
I echo the Goose! The starting section is tight with pines and just damn fun. It loops around the small pavilion in the middle of what looks like a retention pond. It has a few different riding sections that feel different on the what can be the same loop. Also the alternate starting direction is behind the parking area.
reviewed by GoldenGoose on February 25, 2010
Sweet singletrack that's not too far from downtown Atlanta. Would have given it a 4 if the last loop was already up. good thing we can come back and edit. ;) With a little more traffic, parts of these trails are going to be very fast. Lots of technical areas too! There were times in the Pine thicket that I was cursing the length of my handlebars. With 3-5 more miles on the way, this is going to be another great trail for people northwest of Atlanta. At times, it felt like I was riding a mix of Fort Yargo and Blanket's Creek. Great job Paulding SORBA!!
Similar Trail: Ft Yargo Blanket's Creek
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