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Signal Hill Mountain Bike Trail
Statesville, North Carolina
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
12 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 2/1/08 by EZ-E |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 5 miles | Global Rank: #1887 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Other |
| Ridden: 28 | Wishlist: 12 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.26 mph | Avg. Time: 0hr 57min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +394/-169 ft |
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Description: A lot of quick and moderately hilly single track. What the trail lacks in technical aspects is more than made up for in sheer fun.
added in 2003 by guest
Description: A lot of quick and moderately hilly single track. What the trail lacks in technical aspects is more than made up for in sheer fun.
added in 2003 by guest 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by Jim_Sencio on October 30, 2011
Fun trail, not to long or overly challenging, but still enjoyable if youre in the area. A few fun stunts and obstacles to keep you interested. Seems to stay pretty wet in parts even after a few days without rain which makes it a little more interesting as well. Worth checking out if its not too long of a drive.
reviewed by radams89 on September 29, 2011
It's in decent condition, but not an overall exciting trail.
reviewed by orbvert on November 29, 2010
Good trail. Easy to get to, hard to see. Look for the sign after parking lots. Technical features have shown up and are fun to ride. Tight turns and tight trees make it interesting. Great cardio workout. Done in an hour or so.
reviewed by Go_Browns on July 16, 2010
I found this trail two years ago when I started MTBing and I must admit it was not ridable then. A group of locals have brought this trail back to life and I am stoked! It is the closest trail to me and now I’m riding there several times each week. For me, this trail has improved my technical skills, climbing ability, and over all riding. I’m confused on a couple posts down as the trail is easy to navigate especially with the increased traffic recently. Some TTFs have popped up out there and I understand more are coming soon. If you’ve never been there I strongly recommend it. Park in the gravel lot and enter the woods to the left of the kiosk. Enjoy….. there are plenty of rocks, roots, short climbs and tight areas to keep you on your toes.
reviewed by timbercomp on July 16, 2010
Great local trail at just over four miles. Two laps will work me out more that one full lap at Lake Norman. The trail is tighter and more technical than Lake Norman State Park which is the closest trail. Thanks to all the trail gnomes that have worked hard to bring back this local gem to life.
Similar Trail: Hobby Park
reviewed by Arq on June 13, 2010
Someone please send me a signal. I went here it was bad. No one uses it, so it's not maintained. You also need a GPS system to locate it. My opinion, don't spend the gas or time.
reviewed by ResQrob on September 24, 2009
The local bike shop and a group of volunteers have been working hard to restore this trail and get some riders using it. The group has been working on several reroutes that keep you in the woods and out of the fields as well as clearing the trail which has resulted in a very rideable trail. I have been riding this trail several times a week and it is in great shape. The corridors are clear and overall the trail is in good shape. This trail is around 3.5 miles of singletrack that flows well. There are tight areas, technical aspects, climbs, down hills and plenty of other characteristics that make this trail a lot of fun to ride. As mentioned below there is some trash resurfacing because a portion of the trail was built on an old landfill. The refuse is minimum and seen in spots not the entire trail. If you are passing through or live in the area give this one a try. It appears that others are taking notice and it's seeing some frequent traffic. New pictures added.
* Review edited 9/24/2009
reviewed by FirstFlight on November 13, 2008
Work has begun (fall 2008) to improve the trail. If you are driving by, stop and check it out. The trail is being re-routed to make it easier to follow and an effort is being made to avoid some of the confusing open areas.
reviewed by EZ-E on October 25, 2007
First Flight Bikes' weekly night ride every Thursday to Signal Hill - either meet at First Flight Bike shop 6p or the Signal Hill trailhead 6:15p, weather permitting. Signal Hill appears to be getting the focus of some TLC. Boy Scouts have updated the markers/signs out on the trail. First Flight Bikes is redirecting their trailwork efforts during Fall 2007 to devote attention to improving Signal Hill. Planned are: Trail corridor clean-up and maintenance, two minor re-routes, looking at a few places to add more trail, and possibly addition of pump track! Keep watching these sites for more info: http://www.firstflightbikes.com OR http://www.tarheeltrailblazers.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/nph-YaBB.pl?board=TrailWork
reviewed by brandonstrek4300 on January 7, 2007
yea this track may be run down a little, but man is fun to ride. it is the best trail in a 50 mile radius. lots of small challenges. i could not ask for a better local trail ps. love the 4ft drop offs
reviewed by Sean_da_Redneck on March 21, 2006
This used to be a fun "cool down" ride when returning from the mtns OR a decent after work ride for the locals. Last Sunday I hti it with a friend and its in SAD SHAPE - it looks like train maintenance has been nonexistent lately. AVOID. Used to be a 5 - only for locals!
reviewed by leadbutt on September 26, 2004
Trail is all but completely gone. Doesn\'t look to have been ridden in months. City has went in and bush-hogged some of the areas where trails used to be. What was left was so scattered, grown up and out of use that you couldn\'t tell what was there. Could be a great trail again, if it\'s still allowed.
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