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11 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Beginner |
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| Length: 15 miles | Global Rank: #159 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 32 | Wishlist: 20 |
| 7 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +700 // -1,000 feet |
| Average Speed: 8.8 mph | Average Time: 1hr 40min |
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Description
This trail is a lot of fun. It is an out and back with 4 separate loops off of the out and back section. The trail was machine cut by Trails Unlimited and the NFS and is incredibly smooth, virtually no roots and most of the trail is over hard-pack.
This is a very well laid out contour line trail with a great mix of elevation change. Nothing too long or steep but it keeps the blood and pedals pumping. Total length for the entire trail including the 4 loops off the trail is 14.5 miles. You can pick and choose different loops to make it shorter or longer. Trail is well marked with signs, mileage post and colored trail blazes for the different loops.
atownmack on June 7, 2012
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Description
This trail is a lot of fun. It is an out and back with 4 separate loops off of the out and back section. The trail was machine cut by Trails Unlimited and the NFS and is incredibly smooth, virtually no roots and most of the trail is over hard-pack.
This is a very well laid out contour line trail with a great mix of elevation change. Nothing too long or steep but it keeps the blood and pedals pumping. Total length for the entire trail including the 4 loops off the trail is 14.5 miles. You can pick and choose different loops to make it shorter or longer. Trail is well marked with signs, mileage post and colored trail blazes for the different loops.
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on November 30, 2009
on November 30, 2009Trail Reviews [Add a review]
atownmack on June 7, 2012
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Review: Sylaward is an absolute riot! This trail is wickedly fast. It has very few roots, and a handful of sections with rocks, but overall its very smooth and well maintained. As one reviewer mentioned it has an elevation change of 1000ft, but the way the trail flows it doesn't feel that way. Its fast in both directions. There are only a few hills, but they are not so large as to completely wear you out. Overall this is my favorite trail i have rode so far, and in my opinion the best in Alabama. I'd recommend this trail to both a beginner and experienced rider, as this trail is so fast and fun that it offers something for everyone.
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Review: Just about the fastest trail I've ever ridden. Really fun and worth the drive from anywhere in the state.
Review: Great trails for beginners or people new to mountain biking. Would love to see some obstacles (log rides, jumps, wooden) put in on this trail. Other than that, trail is pretty sweet.
Similar Trail: Coleman in the Choc WMA
Similar Trail: Coleman in the Choc WMA
Review: Fun and flowy trail. Climbs aren't harsh but has some decently long flowing sections. Trail is well maintained thanks to the local guys in the "COGS" group.
Review: I caught this trail on a beautiful late September day with all the wild flowers in bloom. The trail is text book designed and executed. A real pleasure to ride. The back loops were some of the prettiest I have seen. It reminded me of Tsali if it had been properly built.
* Review edited 10/10/2011
Similar Trail: Brush Creek Tn.
* Review edited 10/10/2011
Similar Trail: Brush Creek Tn.
Review: Drove down from NC for a weekend at Lake Martin. Decided to hit this trail since it was in the proximity of Talladega Ntl Forest. Talked to a local rider before hitting the trail who was very friendly and informed me about the trail. I was pleasantly suprised at how much fun this trail was. It's not a technical ride. The description of the trail is dead on. Hardly any roots which was great for someone from NC who's accustomed to a semi-rough ride. About +70% of the trail is ridge line riding which was really fun with some nice dropoff's if you're not careful. This trail is fast and has a great flow, it's fast up and down riding. It kept the heart rate up from pumping the pedals to get some serious speed on these hills. Did all the off-shoots probably totaled 15 miles of riding. My hats off to the locals who made this trail happen. I would recommend for anyone looking for a great 1.5 hours of really fun riding.
* Review edited 6/6/2011
* Review edited 6/6/2011
Review: Incredibly fast and smooth singletrack around the lake. If you're looking for technical trails - even a little bit - this isn't the place for you. Great flow, a real gem! Almost 1000 feet of climbing (according to my GPS) but it doesn't feel like it at all.
* Review edited 2/2/2011
Similar Trail: FATS in SC or Chicopee in GA.
* Review edited 2/2/2011
Similar Trail: FATS in SC or Chicopee in GA.
Review: Awesome fast flowing and simply fun to ride
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Review: Nice, smooth hard packed trail. Just about no roots. Nice rolling curvy trails with just enough fast sections. One fire road section with lake views, scenic.
Review: Sylaward is one of the nicest, smoothest trails I have riden and look forward to returning. Unfortunately the day we road Sylaward it was wet and thawing from the cold weather of January and the the trail was super soft. Each pedal stroke was difficult and exhausting. We made it 5 miles and turned back. I can't wait to try it when the trail has had time to dry . I'm sure it will be fast.
Review: This trail is a lot of fun. It is an out and back with 4 separate loops off of the out and back section. The trail was machine cut by Trails Unlimited and the NFS and is incredibly smooth, virtually no roots and most of the trail is over hard-pack.
This is a very well laid out contour line trail with a great mix of elevation change. Nothing too long or steep but it keeps the blood and pedals pumping. Total length for the entire trail including the 4 loops off the trail is 14.5 miles. You can pick and choose different loops to make it shorter or longer. Trail is well marked with signs, mileage post and colored trail blazes for the different loops.
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Similar Trail: Oak Mountain, Swayback
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