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Silver Comet Mtb Side Trails Mountain Bike Trail
Hiram, Georgia
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
8 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 1/20/11 by trek7k |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 9 miles | Global Rank: #1432 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 43 | Wishlist: 18 |
| Avg. Speed: 7.75 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 23min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,354/-714 ft (based on partial GPS data) | |
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Description: Nicely developed, and legal--I'm told, singletrack. I would call it intermediate as far as technical aspects go. The trail is nothing like the Comet, it is dirt, rock, root, curves, climbs and trees. There are a couple sections that shoot off away from the SCT which have some nice climbs, if you miss the turn you'll know it because you'll now be hike-a-biking instead of mountainbiking. The trails are marked well, anywhere you see a blue arrow or blue marking on the south side of the SCT, marks the entrance or exit to one of these sections of trails. When ridden in succession, one way, you get about 8 - 9 miles of fun singletrack, then you have the option to ride the offroad trail back or if your legs are finished, you can cruise back on the Silver Comet. Check it out!
Description: Nicely developed, and legal--I'm told, singletrack. I would call it intermediate as far as technical aspects go. The trail is nothing like the Comet, it is dirt, rock, root, curves, climbs and trees. There are a couple sections that shoot off away from the SCT which have some nice climbs, if you miss the turn you'll know it because you'll now be hike-a-biking instead of mountainbiking. The trails are marked well, anywhere you see a blue arrow or blue marking on the south side of the SCT, marks the entrance or exit to one of these sections of trails. When ridden in succession, one way, you get about 8 - 9 miles of fun singletrack, then you have the option to ride the offroad trail back or if your legs are finished, you can cruise back on the Silver Comet. Check it out!
added on October 15, 2006 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by brcjacks on January 3, 2012
I agree with what most others had to say but would like to add that this is a great started trail for young kids and older beginners. You can ride miles of this trail without being more than 30 feet from the pave Silver Comet Trail and an easy ride back to the parking lot. I go with my wife and kids. Sometimes they ride with me on the trail and some times they ride with her on the pavement. However, be aware that there are some tough climbs and technical sections. Always lead the ride and warn the rooks.
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reviewed by jkey6 on May 12, 2011
I drove all the way out to this one from Atlanta and I have to say It wasn't really worth the drive. There are much better trails that are closer. I was just really turned off by the fact that there were several construction areas and you are almost riding in peoples' back yards at a few points. It also cuts on and off the silver comet paved trail which is pretty annoying. Probably worth it if you're in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way to do it again.
reviewed by trek7k on January 31, 2011
Surprisingly fun and accessible. The singletrack climbs and dives like a real mountain bike trail and there are plenty of bail out points along the Silver Comet trail. Good signage and easy to follow.
reviewed by LARRY_COLEMAN on April 19, 2010
This trail has fun for everyone. ( Not for rooks ) Speedy downhills, tight twist, creek crosings,some pave riding and enough hill climbs to hate. I thought this trail was going to be a joke. I started at Hiram and went straight through and did the same on the return. I was worn out by the time I got to the car. Taking the pave trail on the return might be a good option.
reviewed by GoldenGoose on March 7, 2010
I've been to the paved Silver Comet rail trail several times to run and ride a road bike but I recently found the side trails that Paulding SORBA maintains and I couldn't be happier! About 9 miles of single/double track that parallels the paved track. Runs between the Hiram parking lot on the east side and the Pumpkin Creek Trestle to the west. Pretty well marked at this point. Look for the blue and white chevrons marking trail entrances and exits. There's a surprisingly good amount of challenging trail here. It's easy to forget that the paved trail was cut straight through rolling hills until you hop on these side trails and pay the price. Don't miss the section called "rollercoaster". Serious fun. If you are feeling like you want an epic ride you can make a 50 mile loop of it by connecting to the Brushy Mountain fire roads and the fire roads in the Paulding Wildlife Management Area.
* Review edited 10/7/2010
reviewed by sandm96 on March 1, 2007
Rode the "Super Silver Comet Sidetrail" today, all that I could find (10 ish miles), the rode 10 more on the Comet back to the car. I forgot how tough those trails can be, one minute you're bombing downhill, the suddenly, strait up without time to downshift. I enjoyed it.
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reviewed by sandm96 on October 15, 2006
Fun trail, more than I expected. Had seen the blue markings before and decided to check them out one day while riding with nobbies. Glad I did. Now I have 9 miles of singletrack within 30 minutes from my house. Got a nice burn on my legs last time I was there. Couple of soft spots, but good design, will get better the more it's ridden. Go ride it if you live anywhere on the north side of Atlanta or anywhere else.
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