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on 2/6/13 by Guest
 
  
Avg Rating: 5 trail reviews
Difficulty: Beginner bike trail - Beginner
Length: 6 miles Global Rank: #645
Tread: Singletrack Configuration: Lariat
Ridden: 5 Wishlist: 4
2 trail check-ins
Average Speed: 8.3 mph Average Time: 1hr 19min
 
 
 
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Description
A short length of trail will bring you to the loop. The loop is clearly marked with numerous red squares and the occasional trail map on small, trailside stands. It winds back and forth along hillsides in this wooded area and is bisected by a white connector trail. I hope that someone more familiar with the trail can provide a better description.

added by CFM Trailblazer on January 1, 2012

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ryanh13 on October 6, 2012
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Review: Walked this trail friday. It was my first time there. Was pleased with the trail features. Nice singletrack with several bridges, rock gardens, and skills lines built in. im from northwest georgia...so the elevation changes are here are minimal. i would recommend this trail to beginners and advanced riders (can get alot of speed) alike...trails are in good condition they have maps(says 7miles) at the visitors center and on the trails at roughly every two miles or so. trails are very well marked. there are also permanent bathrooms at the trail head. enjoy!!!

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TEEKAH on August 9, 2012
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Review: One of my favorite trails. Challenging at times due to the up hills. Takes about an hour and a 1/2 to do the whole loop with a few "breather/water" breaks. Try this trail - it's worth it. :)

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Chappie on February 20, 2012
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Review: The more I ride other trails, the more I realize Opossum Hollow is a great trail.

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Chappie on February 16, 2012
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Review: Great trail for beginners trying to up their game. Mostly fast trail with a few rocky areas. Well designed with good use of the terrain. No rutts....yet, the trail is about 4 years old.

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CFM on January 1, 2012
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Review: I rode this trail on New Year's Day with my wife and a friend. We all agreed that this is a fun trail and worth a trip to check out despite the fact that it is listed as only 5.5 miles. The loop can be ridden in either direction (don't know if there is a preferred one with the locals) and there is a marked connector through the middle that can be used to create shorter routes. This trail is only opened to hikers (runners) and bikers eliminating some conflicts that occurred when there was only one trail shared with equestrians.

The track runs through forested, hilly terrain with occasional rock features to maintain interest. The builders have kept most of the trail running along contour and in line with good trail building practices. There are a couple of climbs, however, that exceed 10% grade as advertised on the trail brochure available at the park office. Although these are absolutely doable by the majority of riders I fear that over time they will become unsustainable and may need to be adjusted or rerouted. Time will tell.

The trail flows very well within wide, open corridor as it swoops through the many drainages in the area. Some are bridged and others have interestingly been armored with cinderblock but most are just bare crossings. There is good use of the rock available as features and some of the largest bare rock drainage crossings I have ever experienced. There is even one area where rock and cedar logs have been laid down to create some interesting armored tread to negotiate. Sadly most of the users have been bypassing these in favor of the smoother dirt surface. Come on folks! It shouldn't always be "all about speed."

Overall this is an excellent trail entirely within the abilities of all but rote beginners. But don't let that scare you away if you are a seasoned rider. You, too, will thoroughly enjoy your time here. The biggest drawback is the low mileage. Hopefully more is planned in the near future. And the incorporation of a few more technical features may draw more riders.

Similar Trail: South loop of Honey Run

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