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Rotary Park Mountain Bike Trail
Clarksville, Tennessee
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
17 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 8/28/11 by rfuller10 |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 7 miles | Global Rank: #1472 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 41 | Wishlist: 12 |
| Avg. Speed: 11 mph | Avg. Time: 0hr 30min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,702/-1,562 ft |
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Description: The main loop (Red Cedar Loop) begins and ends at Pavilion I located at the park's entrance. It is approximately one mile long. Take a left at the first intersection for either the Bluebird or White Oak loops, which are longer in length. The trail-tread is smooth and fully benched. The dominant them is tight, twisting lines combined with short climbs and descents. Loop options connect all three of the park's pavilions and the amphitheater. The White Oak Loop is the largest of the three loops and is still under construction. When completed, the park should contain approximately eight miles of trail. Signs should be installed by the end of 2007. Other users include hikers and trail runners. Motorized vehicles and equestrians are strictly prohibited on the trails. For more information visit www.friendsofrotarypark.blogspot.com.
Description: The main loop (Red Cedar Loop) begins and ends at Pavilion I located at the park's entrance. It is approximately one mile long. Take a left at the first intersection for either the Bluebird or White Oak loops, which are longer in length. The trail-tread is smooth and fully benched. The dominant them is tight, twisting lines combined with short climbs and descents. Loop options connect all three of the park's pavilions and the amphitheater. The White Oak Loop is the largest of the three loops and is still under construction. When completed, the park should contain approximately eight miles of trail. Signs should be installed by the end of 2007. Other users include hikers and trail runners. Motorized vehicles and equestrians are strictly prohibited on the trails. For more information visit www.friendsofrotarypark.blogspot.com.
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by jim71mitch on July 2, 2011
Nice riding trails.includes swichbacks,good intermediate climbs. A couple of water crossings which I love.if u pass a old barn u r going to dead end. That is frustrating. Unless I dont see the trail. When u enter reminder this is a single track and foot traffic is sometimes heavy initially. I have found that once u cross the first bridge foot traffic is non existent. My email is jim 71mitch@gmail.com.looking for other riders in the area. And I could help with the park if help is needed.
reviewed by tdbgwl on March 16, 2011
This trail is ten minutes from the house so I might be biased. Rotary is a great ride with lots of uphills, downhills, and obstacles. There has been a lot of work done at the park lately and it keeps improving. We have gone here for years as a family to hike, take the kids to the playground, let the dog get some exercise, fly kites and play ball in the open spaces, etc. Recently I have begun mountain biking and this park is also great for that too!! That being said, I don't think that the trails are marked very well, it's easy to lose the trail or end up on another trail without realizing it(you won't get "lost"). Also, there is a lot of foot traffic to contend with, and one of the trails just dead ends into a neighborhood. But, all things considered, it's a great ride and I would recommend anybody to give it a try.
* Review edited 3/16/2011
reviewed by hammermtb74 on December 24, 2010
Although Charlie83 is correct in regards to County Parks and Recreation rules, if it were not for the efforts of a select few, the trails at Rotary would be in disarray and the recent traffic increase to the park would not exist. We took it upon ourselves to maintain Rotary while not asking for permission, in addition we did not ask for payment and every improvement that was constructed was financed through myself, and a few other mountain bikers as well as a couple residents who live in the Villages which borders the park to the North. As a member of the Rotary Park Trail Maintenance Team and a full supporter of following rules/regulations, no other work will be conducted on Rotary's trail system without the approval from Mr Jerry Rivers and the Parks/Recs. Dept. In addition, due to our care in design with diligence paid toward safety, erosion, sustainability, etc., if people continue to change the original designs of features emplaced in the park, which were designed for all age groups, experience and multi-directional flow, we will not bother with this park's maintenance, either approved through normal means or otherwise, and the park will undoubtedly return to its defunctory state that existed a few years ago. Please stop by the local bike shop to get a map of Rotary. They have the best one made up to date.
Similar Trail: Loch 4, Montgomery Bell SP, and The Canal Loop
reviewed by rmarcyes on December 23, 2010
This the best in Clarksville need to work on the the Super D Track and work with the City to have races here.
Similar Trail: Cucamonga Canyon, CA
reviewed by Charlie83 on November 25, 2010
[b]NO Person shall erect any structure[/b], stand, or platform, or hold any organized sponsored athletic contest in any park or recreation area without the written approval of the Director. This provision does not prohibit informal games or athletic activities such as casual matches, scrimmages, pick-up games etc. http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/parks/rules.aspx
reviewed by mtbkrbp on October 25, 2010
rotary park is a work in progress, do to the efforts of volunteers rotary park will soon be on the map. we are currently banking turns leveling where needed and have already added 10 new bridges and scratched out an additional .5 miles of new trail in the last six weeks rotary will soon be a place riders hikers and walkers will want to be, this jewel is here in our back yard right here in clarksville our objective is to be comlpete by feb. 2011 with singage throughout and optimum trail condition along with a race loop
reviewed by kronacious on June 26, 2010
I just rode this area for the first time today and it was fun and challenging. I did not pay attention to markings to know what trail I was on. It seemed the entire area was woven with various trails leading different directions with several up and down hill slopes. Couple areas seemed to have really washed out and eroded from the recent flood but it just adds to the riding experience. I rode for about an hour and there are still more trails for me to discover. Look forward to going back and getting a better understanding how the loops go around. Nice place to ride if you don't feel like driving over an hour to LBL.
Similar Trail: LBL bike trails
reviewed by jim71mitch on April 7, 2010
I rode this trail for the first time last saturday. I am trying to break in my bike. So this trail was very good for general riding. I don't think it was to difficult. But there were some good obstacles that i would like to practice on.
reviewed by mtnspectre on June 21, 2009
The trail acually has about 6 miles of trail to offer. The trails are only marked in certain areas but all of the trails are easily found. There is an area where the locals are putting together some stuff for the freeride crowd and each of the obstacles still have a way to get around them if that isn't your thing. If you are in the clarksville area and are jonesing for a ride. It's there.
reviewed by nexus1200s on March 31, 2009
I love this place. It is in Clarksville so I dont have to drive far, I have reviewed this place before and I still have nothing really bad to say. The freeride section is great, lots of fun obsticles and it flows really fast. The only thing I have had problems with were the slick rocks in the creek crossing, for some reason the algea builds up and makes it really slick. If you want more information on people riding there or work days, check with www.nationalmountainbike.com. Keep on rolling.
Similar Trail: most western tenn. trails
reviewed by doverhxc on March 1, 2009
I ride thhis park on a fairly regular basis. It is a bit smaller than many of the surrounding trails, but has a lot to offer. It has undergone a lot of work and major improvements lately, to include a freeride section. This park has a few good climbs, and in turn some good descents. I rode there today and some sections have been eroding from the rain we have been getting. The friendsofrotarypark blog hasn't been updated in a while, if anyone knows of a new site that organizes trail days here, please share. If there isn't a new site we can always use this one, If anyone would like to help I am going to try to organize one in the next week or two.
Similar Trail: canal loop at lbl(currently closed for cleanup after the ice storm)
reviewed by pjcochrane on February 17, 2008
The Red Cedar Loop is fast and smooth with some slight grades and fun down hill. I ran it in less then 10 mins. Great for a beginner and a fun time trial for the novice. The White Oak trail is really long, and about half way thru it is intersected by a subdivision under construction. I lost the trial for a bit, but the adventure to find it was fun. Overall, these trails were a lot of fun for everyone.
reviewed by jkerrigan on October 10, 2007
The Red Loop of Rotary park is nice and quick,has a good amount of technical obstacles for such a short loop.Its mainly good for beginners such as myself for learning techniques on how to overcome such obstacles.The longer trail loops are just as nice,but you can tell they are still a work in progress.Overall Rotary Park is a good place to spend a day rather than driving down to Hamilton Creek for the weekend.
Similar Trail: Hamilton Creek-The best in the area.
reviewed by nexus1200s on September 8, 2007
The trail is really nice, lots of different paths were nice so you dont always see the same thing twice. Sometimes the paths just dead ended though which threw me off, I know that they are still working on it though. Would be somewhat difficult for beginners, but if you have some experience on a bike it wasnt to challanging. The mud made it a really fun ride but I wouldnt recommend a wet ride to a new rider.
reviewed by cgclark10 on July 2, 2007
This trail network has experienced great change in the last two years. Volunteers have worked tirelessly to improve the stacked loop network by creating three distinct loops. The trails are tight but the tread is smooth and fully benched. They are a blast to ride. Once White Oak Loop is complete, this will be one of the premier mountain bike destinations in Middle Tennessee.
Similar Trail: Montgomery Bell
reviewed by sgthuddleston on August 31, 2006
really nice close to home trail and great job for the people working on it!! the stream crossing are great and the random paths to take are nice too
