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Paynes Creek Mountain Bike Trail
Lavonia, Georgia
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
10 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 4/7/12 by t135 |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 6 miles | Global Rank: #1013 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 16 | Wishlist: 13 |
| Avg. Speed: 10.74 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 14min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +787/-570 ft |
Directions
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Description: The trails are more or less a lollipop system with another lollipop offshoot from the main loop. You will enter the trail head and there will be a map board beside it. Upon getting to the split you will see a sign telling you the direction for the day.
This is a brand new trail built in co-op between the Army Corp of Eng and IMBA. Multipile SORBA chapters helped put the finishing touches on this trail and it will only get faster as its ironed in. Super fast fun and very flowy is how I would describe this awesome new addition to the NEGA area. All the fun of FATS without the drive!
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Description: The trails are more or less a lollipop system with another lollipop offshoot from the main loop. You will enter the trail head and there will be a map board beside it. Upon getting to the split you will see a sign telling you the direction for the day.
This is a brand new trail built in co-op between the Army Corp of Eng and IMBA. Multipile SORBA chapters helped put the finishing touches on this trail and it will only get faster as its ironed in. Super fast fun and very flowy is how I would describe this awesome new addition to the NEGA area. All the fun of FATS without the drive!
added on May 3, 2011 by 
SIMILAR TRAILS
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by OCFry on April 15, 2012
Not a beginner trail? Between intermediate and advanced? There is nothing technical at all, twisty means you have to be able to turn your bike, fast can be dealt with using brakes, and the uphills are short and mild. This trail is a perfect beginner single track. That said, if you want it to be more advanced, dial up the speed.
reviewed by t135 on April 6, 2012
Great flow trail. Loads of fun!! Not a beginner trail. Requires some climbing, but they are relatively short climbs. No obstacles but the speed, climbs, and twisty/turny flowing hills mean its not a good fit for beginners. It falls between intermediate and advanced. Experienced riders will call it a cupcake ride. Beginners wont be able to handle the twisty flowing curves and climbs. Intermediate riders will be a-ok but could have a little trouble. If i didnt live 1.5 hours away I'd ride this all the time and volunteer to do trail work. Somebody did a nice job on this thing. Nice lake views too.
reviewed by OCFry on March 11, 2012
Geez dahamp... This trail is exactly what it's presented here as: a great beginner trail.
reviewed by Dahamp2003 on January 15, 2012
PLEASE READ IF TRAVELING THERE!!! The directions are wrong. It's exit 173, not 178. There is no exit 178. The first exit in GA on I-85 is 177. Anyways, I would consider myself an Intermediate rider, having rode Paris Mtn State Park, Dupont, Bent Creek, Issaquenna, Clemson Downhill, and Croft. And I for the life of me don't understand the ratings and reviews on here for this trail. I would think if you found this website you're not a complete beginner, and to actually want to ride this trail, that exactly what you'd have to be. I drove 1:15 minutes down and back, and rode for 45 mins. The whole time I was waiting for it to get better. It has rollers (which I guess is the the "flowy" part you all talk about) which are in turns, uphill, or too close together to jump or double off of. Everytime I had decent speed there was gravel in the turns. It had just enough potential to really irritate me. I got more excited to write this review than I did riding the trail. In fact, my friend knows I have a username on this website and get all my info off here (he read the directions to me going down the road off here) and even he was like "man, let me help you write that review. This place sucks. Super waste of gas and time. We could have rode somewhere like Dupont, Paris Mtn, Issaquenna, etc.") Please just trust me if you have to travel more than 20 minutes to get there. It's not worth it.
Similar Trail: My backyard. Or one of those walking trails built around neighborhoods.
reviewed by mtbgreg1 on July 22, 2011
This is a great trail with superb flow that is perfect for beginner to advanced riders! Be sure to check out the detailed ride report that I posted to the Singletracks.com blog: http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-trails/fresh-dirt-paynes-creek-ga-ride-report/
reviewed by Obeg on May 30, 2011
Rode this trail today (Memorial Day) and it was awesome. It was a Monday do had to go counter-clockwise (M-W-F CC / T - Th - Sat C (not sure about Sunday!)) The trail is in great shape, very fast with some technical sections. Mostly pine forest and nice places to stop and relax / take a drink along the lake. It was a holiday yet I only saw one of pair of bikers and a group of hikers. Check out stats here: http://www.sportstracklive.com/track/detail/Harbor/Mountain-Biking/Paynes-creek/212282
* Review edited 5/30/2011
reviewed by calebgaines on May 7, 2011
Awesome trail. Thanks to the folks who made it possible.
Similar Trail: White Twister
reviewed by urdone138 on May 6, 2011
Fast And Flows well!!! Tons of wildlife, and scenic views. Awesome trail!!!!
Similar Trail: F.A.T.S, Hickory Knob,SC
reviewed by trek7k on May 3, 2011
Professionally constructed mountain bike trail loop along the shore of Lake Hartwell with access to camping and boating. You won't find a ton of elevation change here - just fast, swoopy trails through the forest. Good place for beginners.
reviewed by Medic on May 3, 2011
Fun new trail in the NEGA area! Something for everyone - it will get tighter and faster as its ironed in. I gave this a intermediate as it will be a little more technical as it gets faster.
Similar Trail: FATS
