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7 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Intermediate |
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| Length: 5 miles | Global Rank: #5189 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 23 | Wishlist: 7 |
| 2 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +0 // -0 feet |
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Description
The Steeplechase loop is the larger and lightly easier loop of the two at GIHP. Access is found directly past the parking lot. Head north on the trail and follow the signs. Most people ride the loop counter clockwise but it can be ridden in both directions. Ride it a high speeds and you'll quickly gain an appreciation of why this site was chosen for the 1996 Olympics. This one will really get your lungs working. Parts are semi-technical but nothing that an intermediate rider couldn't handle. For more technical riding hit up the Granite loop on the other side of the road. Races are scheduled in the area on a semi regular basis. Stay off the horse trails and remember your riding etiquette in case you do run across them. Bike riders yeild to EVERYONE.
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Description
The Steeplechase loop is the larger and lightly easier loop of the two at GIHP. Access is found directly past the parking lot. Head north on the trail and follow the signs. Most people ride the loop counter clockwise but it can be ridden in both directions. Ride it a high speeds and you'll quickly gain an appreciation of why this site was chosen for the 1996 Olympics. This one will really get your lungs working. Parts are semi-technical but nothing that an intermediate rider couldn't handle. For more technical riding hit up the Granite loop on the other side of the road. Races are scheduled in the area on a semi regular basis. Stay off the horse trails and remember your riding etiquette in case you do run across them. Bike riders yeild to EVERYONE.
added by GoldenGoose 
on August 8, 2010
on August 8, 2010Part of the Georgia International Horse Park trail system.
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Review: Sweetest downhills this close to Atlanta. Used to be my favorite trail and hopefully it will be restored to it's previous state soon since it was destroyed by loggers.
Review: I was really surprised to find out that this was the "easy" side. Don't get me wrong, it isn't too difficult, but there are plenty of steep, punchy climbs, steep drops, fast turns, LOTS of roots, rocks, and drop offs. Despite the moderate technical challenge this trail still packs some serious flow. I rode this section twice on my trip here.
Review: Park in the lot across from the golf club. The trail is well marked, so you won't have a problem finding your way back. I can tell the trail was once very flowy, but erosion has revealed countless roots on all the downhills, causing you to have to break suddenly and kill your momentum. It was a good ride, but nothing memorable.
Similar Trail: Yellow River Park, because it's nothing worth traveling a long distance for, but it's a great work out if it's near home or work.
Similar Trail: Yellow River Park, because it's nothing worth traveling a long distance for, but it's a great work out if it's near home or work.
Review: There seems to have been a few reroutes to this trail since the last time I was here and they fit the trail very well.. The new log crossing is pretty cool, too. As always, a great ride.
Similar Trail: Van Michael (Blankets Creek)
Similar Trail: Van Michael (Blankets Creek)
Review: Yes the trail is only one direction and that needs to change (change is good). Places like Fort Yargo have figured out the changing the direction can help prevent excessive erosion and/or wear and tear as found at the Horse Park. You should try it clockwise you'd be surprised how much fun it is but hey…I still love the place.
Review: Just to clarify. You are only supposed to ride the trail in one direction and that is counter clockwise.
* Review edited 10/12/2010
* Review edited 10/12/2010
Recommendations
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Edit: I rode it on the 24th of February during the Expo and it was super muddy. It's probably going to be pretty torn up for a while.
Similar Trail: FATS (SC) - Something like 30 miles of flowy, well-constructed trails. It's like 1.5 hours away, though.