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Siue Mountain Bike Trail
Edwardsville, Illinois
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
3 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 4/2/10 by RoadWarrior |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 8 miles | Global Rank: #889 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 27 | Wishlist: 10 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.56 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 1min |
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Description: This trail system is made up of nearly 6 miles of tight, twisty, all-dirt singletrack in 3 separate loops, with a 4th loop in the works.(Fourth trail is complete) Modest elevation gain, thick forest, and smooth hardpack make for rides which will satisfy every rider from beginner to advanced. The trails were designed in such a way that they would be a place not only for beginners to try out mountain biking, but also to allow more advanced riders an opportunity to test their bike handling skills by riding the narrow trails at a more rapid pace. (pasted from gorctrails.com)
Description: This trail system is made up of nearly 6 miles of tight, twisty, all-dirt singletrack in 3 separate loops, with a 4th loop in the works.(Fourth trail is complete) Modest elevation gain, thick forest, and smooth hardpack make for rides which will satisfy every rider from beginner to advanced. The trails were designed in such a way that they would be a place not only for beginners to try out mountain biking, but also to allow more advanced riders an opportunity to test their bike handling skills by riding the narrow trails at a more rapid pace. (pasted from gorctrails.com)
added on February 22, 2007 by 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by steviejimaging on February 8, 2011
I grew up near these trails, but oddly never rode them before moving away. I (along with several guys I ride with) think these trails are not reaching their full potential. It would be nice if the local club would construct some bridges and jumps, or at least a few more log jams. There are plenty of places to do this without interfering with beginner riding, hikers, runners, or the overall flow of the trails. Otherwise, the trails are well maintained and pretty fun to ride, but don't expect any huge downhills.
reviewed by deamonslinky on May 17, 2010
Rode in March of 2010 and there were now at least 8 seperate trails but some just split off and meet back up with the same trail. Exellcent trail for beginners and awesome for advanced riders. This trail has something for everyone, awesome fast paced turns and really fun creek dips that are a blast. On a college campus so watch out for students jogging on the trail
Similar Trail: lower parts of castlewood
reviewed by stylo_joe on February 23, 2007
I love this trail because there is ZERO chance of falling down a cliff or jetting into a river. It is a flowy fitness track that gets your heart pumping in the first 30 seconds. This trail used to leave you wanting more, but now with the 4th loop 95% done it is a stacked system and you can go stir crazy and hardly ever do the same trail in the same direction. GORC crew keeps this place immaculate. 2 weeks after a severe storm blew down about thirty trees, they cleared it and even made it better. My own front yard still had debris, but the trail was pristine. Great Job GORC!!!!!!
* Review edited 2/23/2007
Similar Trail: Dogwood Loop at Greensfelder, Stinging Nettle at Castlewood
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