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34 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Intermediate |
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| Length: 11 miles | Global Rank: #104 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 111 | Wishlist: 68 |
| 19 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +1,000 // -900 feet |
| Average Speed: 8.2 mph | Average Time: 1hr 27min |
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Description
Trail created Fall 2006 by volunteer efforts of the Tarheel Trailblazers. Clockwise loop of twisty singletrack good for both single-speed and geared XC bikes. Composed of gradual climbs and descents with various bridges, log jams, jumps, berms, and rock gardens throughout the loop. Follow Tarheel Trailblazer red arrow blazes.
EZ-E on June 10, 2013 
USNWC (100%)
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Dark Mountain Trail (44%)
Colonel Francis Beatty Park (44%)
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Description
Trail created Fall 2006 by volunteer efforts of the Tarheel Trailblazers. Clockwise loop of twisty singletrack good for both single-speed and geared XC bikes. Composed of gradual climbs and descents with various bridges, log jams, jumps, berms, and rock gardens throughout the loop. Follow Tarheel Trailblazer red arrow blazes.
added by EZ-E 
on February 7, 2007
on February 7, 2007Trail Reviews [Add a review]
EZ-E on June 10, 2013
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Review: A Charlotte staple...with the significant rains from the tropical storm, the trail is in dire need of a chance to dry out and get some TLC - there's standing water and mud in sections, significant erosion exposing roots...however, the trailwork continues Trailblazers have put in some new berms and jumps also rebuilt others. The worst hit sections are the Roller Coaster, Lake Loop and the return to the trailhead. Even if the trail is reported "Open", if you know it has rained in the few days before I would hold off on riding. I rode it a good 36hrs after full sun and it was very sloppy.
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Review: Nice flowing trails. There has been a lot of work and upkeep.
Review: spaghetti trail. would love to try it on a cross bike.
Review: Still my favorite in CLT!
Review: Real fun trail. Offers a lot for riders of all different skill levels.
Similar Trail: Lake Norman State Park
Similar Trail: Lake Norman State Park
Review: One of the best trails In the area.
Review: Although I am still new to MTB'ing, this trail is awesome. It flows very well and is thoroughly marked. Plenty of options provided in case you want to try to improve your skill. Just absolutely a blast would recommend to anyone. Kuddos to the Tarheel Trailblazers for the excellent up keep on the trails.
Review: This is a FUN ride!! On a pretty day its like a summer romance that you dont want to ever end!!! Do all three loops to get your endurance time in. Give yourself some time to play on the obstacles. Beautiful little lake!! So glad we have this app that helped us find this awesome new trail for us!!
Review: New to area, first time riding Sherman Branch, found the trail very exciting. Lots of technical obstacles, all of which can be skipped with loop arounds. Recorded 1,400 ft elevation gain without having steep climbs. Flows really nicely. The trail markings were well done and well maintained. Koodos to the Tarheel Trailblazers! My video should be up in a couple days.
* Review edited 6/10/2012
Similar Trail: Wild Turkey, Greensboro
* Review edited 6/10/2012
Similar Trail: Wild Turkey, Greensboro
Review: Love this trail. 5 minutes from my house. If anyone found a front wheel in the parking lot out there on 05-20-12 it probably belongs to me. Left it there accidently.
Similar Trail: White Water Center
Similar Trail: White Water Center
Review: Great flow and fast fun!
Review: Sherman Branch is my go-to trail in the Charlotte area. Roller Coaster has some fun drops, but nothing unmanageable for an intermediate rider or a beginner taking their time. The Main Loop flows a bit faster with berms and some small jumps & log piles. There are a few optional obstacles along the way as well if you want a bit more challenge. The Lake Loop is quiet and smooth, with one or two technical sections including a great creek crossing. Overall Sherman is one of my favorite places to ride.
Similar Trail: USNWC
Similar Trail: USNWC
Review: Outstanding trail!
Review: I love these trails!! FAST and some what chalenging....love the lake loop as well. Roller coaster loop is more difficult to me...busted on the last maybe 10ft drop...still thrilling though!!! O n the lake loop ran into a hiker and dog not on a leash so watch out for loose dogs with the agenda to make you crash. haha
Review: Great trail! My son & I routinely make the drive from Columbia, SC to ride this awesome trail! I love the "roller coaster" section & all the log crossings, rocks, berms & man-made features on this fun & flowly singletrack!
Similar Trail: USNWC, Lake Norman S.P.
Similar Trail: USNWC, Lake Norman S.P.
Review: I absolutely love this trail. Amazing design, maintained, very fast and very fun. good mix of length and technicality.
Review: Beautiful single speed trails, the best way to ride these in my opinion. They are relatively smooth with short ups and downs.
Similar Trail: Colonel Francis Beatty Park
Similar Trail: Colonel Francis Beatty Park
Review: Wow this is a great trail system. For the most part very fast and a lot of fun. It has many different features. There are three trails. Big loop, Roller Coaster, and lake loop. The Roller coaster was very intense big (to me) drops and it really was like a roller coaster only better b/c you are on a bike. The big loop was fast and fun, not to technical but a few technical features thrown in. There are a few rock gardens that are tricky. There were quite a few people there riding Sunday when I rode but it was not to bad.
Overall one of the best trails I have ridden. I am jealous of my friend Chris who lives 5 minutes from these trails.
* Review edited 11/1/2010
* Review edited 11/1/2010
Review: Not very much fun!!! Very easy and a lot of people. I must be missing something cause a lot of people love this trail. It is still a must ride it is just not what I am looking for in a trail. I do have to say that the trail is in great shape good job to the trail people. I don't care how fast you ride it, it is still very easy!!!
* Review edited 9/11/2010
* Review edited 9/11/2010
Review: this trail is by far the best ive ridden in charlotte so far. Heading to white water tomorrow so we will see. There are some fast bermed in and outs and an wide trail to get out if its too much to handle (which its not but its there just in case) I ride single tracks all over the country and this one by far is my favorite to date.
Review: Fast singletrack with just the right amount of jumps and technical difficulty! Multiple loops to choose from as well. If you don't know how to ride berms coming in - you will when you leave. Easily one of the best trails in Charlotte.
Review: Tons of fun, lots of climbs, not too many drops but the rollercoaster loop is both fun and challenging. Had a great time and it is an awesome ride overall.
Review: Outstanding! Tarheel Trailblazers you did it again! Found very noticeable improvements to the rollercoaster section which kept the adrenaline and the blood pumping, also some strategically position dirt ramps along the trail. Great flow, great terrain! WWC is a "walk in the park". If you haven't ridden Sherman, get to it!
Similar Trail: Beech Springs on Poplar Tent rd.
Similar Trail: Beech Springs on Poplar Tent rd.
Review:
Rollercoaster section was great.
Post roller-coaster became monotonous.
Review: As much fun as there is to be had on a MTB. seriously, it's more fun than any other i've been to. it has everything, for everybody.
Similar Trail: PEE-WEES, Renessaince Park
Similar Trail: PEE-WEES, Renessaince Park
Review: Great trail!
Review: I rode the branch on a hardtail and loved it not to mention it was my first real trail ride in 5 years and i loved it....
* Review edited 12/19/2009
Similar Trail: none that i have ridden i.e anne springs,white water,renassiance
* Review edited 12/19/2009
Similar Trail: none that i have ridden i.e anne springs,white water,renassiance
Review: This is literally my backyard trail, as I live only a few hundred feet from the park. I ride it a few times a week, and also hike and do some trail running on the singletrack.
The MTB experience at Sherman Branch is fantastic. There have been recent TTF additions, and minor trail re-routings. It just keeps getting better!
There are a lot of log-crossings, rock gardens, banked turns, off-camber trail, and other natural features that make this a great place to ride.
Some of the trail is probably beginner level, much of it is intermediate level. Average speeds can be quite high. There are no real hard, prolonged climbs, yet it's a really good cardio-workout riding this trail.
Be aware the place gets very busy on weekends, and some evenings. There is usually NOT a lot of pedestrian traffic on the trail, but keep your head up on the lake loop, just in case, since there are about 1,000 homes just a few hundred feet from it.
Can't recommend this trail highly enough. See http://www.shermanbranch.com for more info!
* Review edited 5/9/2008
* Review edited 5/9/2008
Review: awsome fast and tricky trail, it's not marked that well, but it's grooved to the point you can find your way around. just remember on the lake loop, right after you see the lake you come up on a fork in the trail that is not marked, go to the left.......but the trail is awsome hardly no climbs, just flowing, flowing and jumps and barms, rollers.....this would be single speed country here.........but i think the trail is perfect. sweet single track.....this trail you can turn your mind off and just get in the zone and flow.
Similar Trail: cross between catawaba river front and pee-wees.
Similar Trail: cross between catawaba river front and pee-wees.
Review: For more detailed trail status information, please check the "Sherman Branch Trail Status" Blogspot at:
http://shermanbranch.blogspot.com/
...or the "Forum"/"Trails"/"Official Sherman Branch Trail Status" bulletin board at: www.tarheeltrailblazers.com
* Review edited 9/20/2007
* Review edited 9/20/2007
Review: Another excellent trail from the Tarheel Trailblazers. Great flow in all loops. Started my ride yesterday with the Roller Coaster, on to the Main Loop, and then the Lake Loop. I had so much fun I had to go back to the Roller Coaster for a 2nd run. This trail is attractive because of the great planning and maintenance, lack of walkers/dogs, and lack of beginners. I've ridden this trail wide open many times and have rarely had to pass.
All trails are so well laid out that you rarely see another rider even though they are out there.
Similar Trail: USNWC Charlotte
Similar Trail: USNWC Charlotte
Review: This trail is a good time, and can be enjoyed by many skill levels. If you consider yourself a good rider, this trail is definitely the place to bring your single speed and work on tempo. If you just started mountain biking, the vast majority of this trail is rideable, with a few rocks and drops that you may want to just walk over. All in all, the TTB have made fantastic use of the terrain to produce one of the most all around fun trails in the area. Highly recommended.
* Review edited 5/8/2007
Similar Trail: Governor's Creek in Sanford, NC
* Review edited 5/8/2007
Similar Trail: Governor's Creek in Sanford, NC
Review: Trail length has been increased to about 10.7 miles with the introduction of the "Roller Coaster" and "Big Lake" loops. Finishing touches of some technical additions, signage, and repair/corrections continue to take place and are mentioned regularly on http://www.tarheeltrailblazers.com .
There have been some issues of ATV's/Motorized vehicles trespassing on these new trails which have been built and designated for bike and foot traffic only - the County "Park Watch" patrols have asked if anyone sees any motorized vehicles on the trails, please call 980-722-2203 to report the location and details to them as soon as possible.
Similar Trail: Francis Beatty Park
Similar Trail: Francis Beatty Park
Review: Current total ascent is 390ft for one lap of the existing 6.5 mile loop.
Fun local singletrack...trail just constructed so lines are still getting worn in and trail surface is a bit tacky in areas, two small sections stay wet and will probably need to be armored or bridged. This may all change with the onset of warmer weather and longer days. Good flow in many areas, some you just have to pedal it out! Plenty of extras such as bridges, berms, log jams, rock gardens, and places to catch air.
Similar Trail: North Meck Park, Francis Beatty Park
Similar Trail: North Meck Park, Francis Beatty Park
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Itusi @ Lake Norman State Park (100%)USNWC (100%)
Beech Spring Mountain Bike Park (Poplar Tent Road) (44%)
Dark Mountain Trail (44%)
Colonel Francis Beatty Park (44%)
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Charlotte,NC fast flowing singletrackNorth Carolina Outdoor Lists
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