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Stonewall Falls Loop Mountain Bike Trail
Clayton, Georgia
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
12 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 7/13/10 by mtbgreg1 |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 11 miles | Global Rank: #881 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 42 | Wishlist: 44 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.67 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 30min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +2,138/-3,384 ft | |
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Description: The Stonewall Falls Trail now offers more challenges and greater distance than before. The trail is now considered by bikers as a true mountain bike trail and mountain bikers appreciate its challenge and the enjoyment it provides. In 2007 we completed nearly 7.5 miles of new single-track, which results in the best mountain biking has to offer in northeast Georgia. By design, it is not the easiest trail in the area, but it is considered to be what a true mountain bike trail should be. This trail is challenging, has a worthwhile distance with optional exits, somewhat technical, and scenic.
The trail is best traveled in a counter-clockwise direction. The trail begins at the parking lot and goes past the gate on the power line access road. From the parking lot, go 200 yards and turn left onto the single-track trail. At mileage 3.4 miles there is an optional exit to allow bikers to exit and return to the parking lot via the power line access road, rather than continue on the trail. There are optional routes along the trail with different difficulty levels. There is a good possibility of seeing wildlife in this area. Wildlife ranges from squirrels, grouse, deer, bobcats, and even wild bear.
added in 2003 by guest
Description: The Stonewall Falls Trail now offers more challenges and greater distance than before. The trail is now considered by bikers as a true mountain bike trail and mountain bikers appreciate its challenge and the enjoyment it provides. In 2007 we completed nearly 7.5 miles of new single-track, which results in the best mountain biking has to offer in northeast Georgia. By design, it is not the easiest trail in the area, but it is considered to be what a true mountain bike trail should be. This trail is challenging, has a worthwhile distance with optional exits, somewhat technical, and scenic.
The trail is best traveled in a counter-clockwise direction. The trail begins at the parking lot and goes past the gate on the power line access road. From the parking lot, go 200 yards and turn left onto the single-track trail. At mileage 3.4 miles there is an optional exit to allow bikers to exit and return to the parking lot via the power line access road, rather than continue on the trail. There are optional routes along the trail with different difficulty levels. There is a good possibility of seeing wildlife in this area. Wildlife ranges from squirrels, grouse, deer, bobcats, and even wild bear.
added in 2003 by guest 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by mtbgreg1 on August 22, 2011
This is a great loop, and the new singletrack makes it a much-more singletrack-heavy ride. Not for the faint of heart, though: it's very aerobic.
reviewed by sarahsarah97 on June 18, 2011
Can't seem to find the entrance to the singletrack--I've ridden it twice and end up riding on the road for four miles (up, up, and up) before getting on the singletrack (at which point it's great!). Would love to ride the full trail. Suggestions?
Similar Trail: Chicopee
reviewed by calebgaines on April 25, 2011
Still a great ride! Rode the outer loop and encountered several spots with fallen trees. I highly recommend this trail.
reviewed by flyinglion on October 20, 2010
I went out of my way to try this trail and wound up very disappointed. The trail was poorly-maintained with poor signage and a lack of challenge. I got bored pretty quick. Also, a lot of the online trailhead directions are wrong, so make sure you've got the latest information. I wouldn't waste your time riding this trail unless you live close by. Otherwise, head south for more challenging rides at Chicopee, Ft. Yargo, and Blankets Creek.
reviewed by Truck28 on June 11, 2010
Just came back and was very impressed. It was very well marked. This trail was fun / difficult / fast and scenic. Only three place you had to dismount but nothing to slow you down. I was able to make it over all water crossings but one. Not a place to bring the girlfriend but a fun hard ride I would recommend to any looking to do MOUNTAIN BIKING…
Similar Trail: Unicoi Mountain Bike Trail
reviewed by nir4040 on March 31, 2010
Great ride. Awesome trail, very nicely designed. The trail is in pretty good condition. Some (maybe 6?) trees are still lying on the trail and require dismount from the bike, most trees however have been cut and removed. The river crossing (altogether 4 crossings) is at the end of the stonewall loop so even in a cold day is not a problem since it's like 1/2 a mile to the car after you had crossed.
Similar Trail: Ft Mountain
reviewed by glen on March 20, 2010
This trail is now very well signed and it is now hard to get lost. Also well signed are two 'early out' options, the first to the left (when travelling counterclockwise) presumably down to the falls, the second to the right (back to the gravel road where the bike parking lot is). There were also markers every mile. This weekend the stream crossings were about knee deep and COLD with strong current that made wading interesting. Keep your bike downstream from you or it may get pushed into you. Both early outs exit before the stream crossings and would be nice additions to a ride on the white twister. There were about 10-15 trees that were down over the trail that were too large to ride over. Total length is 10.9 miles although it sure seemed longer... Other than that, the trail is in pretty good condition. When you get to the falls, you can either return to the bike parking lot by the road (about 0.4 miles), or you can catch the white twister trail and ride it counterclockwise. * Review edited 3/20/2010
* Review edited 3/20/2010
reviewed by GoldenGoose on June 13, 2009
Bring your Big Boy camelback with you when you hit this one up. You're going to need the space for water and food. Possibly the hardest 15 mile trail in GA. Check out the elevation chart on the map provided and understand that all those crazy spikes are NOT errors of the GPS unit. This one can be your best friend and your worst enemy in a 1/2 mile stretch. Wish it would have been better maintained. Several trees down on the trail (not the kind you can ride over) and a couple of sections where thorn bushes were so overgrown that they gave you about 6 inches to pass through. I wish the park services guys would make a nice sign for Stonewalls Falls like they did for the White Twister loop next to it. The trail could get confusing and one major fork is poorly marked. Luckily, it's basically a huge loop so you end up where you started even if you do manage to get turned around like we did. BTW, the falls were ICE cold even though it's June.
* Review edited 6/13/2009
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reviewed by Maboo on May 6, 2009
This is a great ride but beware sometimes the trail splits and isn't well marked. Take a GPS there is more then one trail in the woods and can get very confusing! But as far as biking goes its a must ride.
reviewed by chris_lyles79 on February 24, 2008
This trail is incredible. The new route has made it one of the best trails I have riden in the South.
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reviewed by trek7k on January 2, 2008
Incredible! I first rode this trail 8 years ago and it has changed alot. The fireroad climb has been rerouted on 7.5 miles of new singletrack. The new section is generally rolling, fast, and well graded. You'll do most of the climbing up front but the return is well worth it. I can't think of any trail in the state that is better than Stonewall Falls.
Similar Trail: Blankets Creek.
reviewed by jharvey on October 10, 2006
This trail is not closed. Rode it 10/7/06. Very tough in the beginning due to 3 miles of uphill gravel road, but the ride down is worth the effort. You can actually camp at Stonewall Falls and ride this loop and the White Twister.
