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Tanglewood Park Mountain Bike Trail
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
16 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 6/11/11 by RidingPastor |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 8 miles | Global Rank: #1818 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 86 | Wishlist: 23 |
| Avg. Speed: 7.81 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 14min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +823/-673 ft |
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Description: This trail is awesome. It is very tight (particularly the first section) and very fast. The trail is pretty smooth for the most part and becomes fairly technical in the far loop. The far loop is on the other side of the main road into the park. This loop is about 4 miles long and has a bit more elevation change than the other loop. Ride on the doubletrack between the two loops and look out for horse poop. A great trail with lots to explore.
Description: This trail is awesome. It is very tight (particularly the first section) and very fast. The trail is pretty smooth for the most part and becomes fairly technical in the far loop. The far loop is on the other side of the main road into the park. This loop is about 4 miles long and has a bit more elevation change than the other loop. Ride on the doubletrack between the two loops and look out for horse poop. A great trail with lots to explore.
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by scole867 on June 19, 2011
Love this trail rode it today, so many people riding it backwards. As far as I know you should ride it counter clockwise. It just seems dangerous riding the other way this time of the year you just can't see around the bends. Maybe it's just me but I expect someone to yield to me when I am riding it the correct way and that does not seem to happen.
reviewed by RidingPastor on June 11, 2011
I love tanglewood for a quick after work ride or a saturday morning "lets run two laps and get a great workout" ride. It is fairly fast, some short climbs and while riding this morning they are adding some berms to get ready for the race wednesday. Not to much technical but that is fine with me.
* Review edited 6/11/2011
reviewed by CRK7376 on March 20, 2011
We spent a very nice Saturday afternoon at Tanglewood Park in Western Forsyth County riding the mountain bike trails. This was a great place for my first timer 12 year old daughter to mountain bike other than on a few trails in the woods at home and our pasture. Enter Tanglewood Park and take the first left by the white house and park at the soccer fields. You have access to all three trails from the parking lot. Track 1 directly across the road from the parking lot was a very simple warmup out and back. No challenges really, just a short ride through the woods on a singletrack. Trail was fairly wide with a few exposed roots and rocks to negotiate. Maybe a mile in length.... Track 2 is on the Steeple Chase side of the park, on the first road to the tight as you enter the park off of NC 158, was a nice trail that was about 3.5 miles in length. Mostly narrow singletrack, plenty of switchbacks, some of them rather tight. There are a few steep hills that will get your cardiac system pumping and breathing hard, but you will quickly recover as the trail levels out. Lots of dips, exposed roots and rocks to negotiate on this trail. Several muddy areas with log paths to roll across and a very nice allyop thats fun to pop through. This is a great place for a first timer to gain confidence in their bike and skills. Track 3 is directly to the right of the soccer field parking lot with lots of entry points and by far the best ride of the day. It’s about 7-8 mile loop that gives the riders multiple challenges. A couple of steep hills to climb, lots of rocks and exposed roots, narrow single tracks with lots of intersections and plenty of horse trails to ride on too. Our favorite parts of Track 3 were the log pyramids, 5-6 at least of varying heights, none more than 2 feet high but challenging. Most of the pyramids can be ridden in either direction. There are several short plank bridges, log rolls though muddy creeks, and a couple of longer plank bridges that were fun. Nice rolling terrain, lots of deer were encountered, one herd was within 20 yards of the trail and could have cared less that we rode through their area or stopped and watched them. Tanglewood is a great place for new riders to learn their skills and be challenged before more technical or faster courses. We will definitely spend more afternoons riding at Tanglewood, especially Tracks 2&3.
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reviewed by baddad549 on January 16, 2011
We ride it a lot as it is close to home. Would like to know where trails 4 and 5 are as posted by ARG. Not a lot of technical here. Beautiful location and a lot of deer beside the trails.
reviewed by Arq on June 13, 2010
Easy as it just about goes, nice after work ride. Not much going on here but very nice cool down and cruise trailing. Tanglewood has 5 trails all very easy. Yes I did say 5 trails. The 5th one is way back on the end of the old horse and buggy trail(which I do not count as a trail.)If you count the horse trail then there are 6 trails. All very easy but well worth the time to ride.
reviewed by brianopitz on January 28, 2010
Tanglewwod is a great trail system made up of 3 loops. These trails are ideal for beginners with relatively little climbing and easy access. These trails are also fun for intermediate riders that enjoy fast sections and some obstacles. The Main loop starts at the Tanglewood parking lot before the soccer fields. The trailhead is marked but the trail system has crossings and forks that can be confusing. I recommend riding the trail counterclockwise from the trailhead and for the first 2 miles STAY RIGHT. This will bring you to a shelter (see photos) and this is about the half way point. After the shelter, at any intersection now STAY LEFT. This will allow you to ride most of the trail and make just over a 4 mile loop. This is an easy way to get to know the main loop and you can explore other routes afer you get a feel this one. Loop 2 is accessed from the same parking lot, has associated horse trails that intersect the singletrack and are much easier to navigate. This is a short trail, does not offer much more than the main loop but is a fun extension if you choose to ride it. Loop 3 is accessed from the one of 2 places. Lots of riders like to park at the Yadkin river access parking lot where the trailhead is easier to find. I prefer the main parking lot, and taking the horse trails to the far side of the park next to river and river parking lot. The trailhead is not marked from this approach but is easy to find once you see the parking lot. This singletrack is easy to follow and will end near the main parking lot. The trail does stay muddy has some tight and some fast sections, again very little climbing, slightly more technical and can be a fun extension from the main loop.
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reviewed by yellowXtrek on May 31, 2006
The trail is an easy ride. Just a lot of spinning. It flows well through the woods, although some parts get fairly twisty that will make you check your speed. The one big problem I had with it was the total lack of markings/blazes. I had no clue where I was going and felt like I rode some sections several times before I found my way. Next time I hope to go with someone that is familiar with the trail and knows a good loop because it is very easy to get turnd around in the woods here.
reviewed by jmessick on May 30, 2006
I love this trail, probably my favorite local ride. Technically easy for the most part, but that makes for a fast, i.e. fun, ride. There is at least one regular group ride out there, too. I've seen deer out here several times. There are actually 3 trails. #1, nearest the river is my favorite. #3 is much longer and a lot of fun. The trail does twist around a lot in some areas, but I'm looking for a fun ride, even if it doesn't cover 5000 acres.
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reviewed by astroman on March 2, 2006
Sweet trail with a solid base that you can really cling to and jam but also some technical spots that use the roots and terrain to make you slow it down a notch. Some nice jumps and cool little wooden rails to ride, not very tough on climbs but if you rip it you will get a nice workout. Good times.
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reviewed by leadbutt on October 26, 2005
These trails are really fun to ride on those days you don't want to 'work' to ride. Since there are no large climbs, most of the time you are just cruising. There are three sections: the main loop on the left side of the park behind the soccer field, the connector trail on the left side of the park across the road from main loop, and the more technical trail on the right side of the park. I typically like to warm up on the tech side, and venture my way over to the main loop. The tech side has a few logs to cross, weaves a lot more but also stays muddier. The connector trail is short, but has some nice obstacles and some great sweeping curves. The main loop is FAST. None of these trails have any large climbs, so keeping speed up isn't a problem. The trail was designed so there are few roots; just good hardpack. It does get slick after the rains and sta**lick. Don't think that there are no roots, just not a lot. There's also some nice rock gardens with loads of babyhead stones. Overall, it's a fun trail and if you get a chance to ride at nite, do it. The gates close at dark, though and the rangers will hunt you down (found out firsthand). Nobody was rude, but keep it in mind...
Similar Trail: Owl's Roost, Country Park, the second half of Hobby Park
reviewed by lgozor57 on October 26, 2005
This trail is fun to ride fast. Almost no climbing but, has some fun rolling sections and tight turns that will force you to improve your cornering and handling skills. Various log rideovers. A really great night ride trial.
reviewed by MellowRob on July 14, 2005
Somewhat tight, rolling, and fast. Quite a few optional obstacles and bridges. Good training ride if semi-local. Map is here: http://www.forsyth.cc/tanglewood/images/bikemap.gif
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reviewed by Blur-Girl on June 24, 2005
Fun trail for all levels. Beginners will be comfortable and more advanced riders can push through it for a good training ride. Very little elevation, good log piles, great bridges, very well maintained and well ridden. There are 3 separate trails. The long trail is approx 5 miles, middle trail is approx 3 miles and the short a little over a mile. Enjoy!!
reviewed by CanoondaleRdr13 on April 23, 2005
I'm only a beginner racer, i go ride at Tanglewood almost every sunday with my dad. I do 24-26 min laps, depending on the day. I really recommend this trail for beginners. Alot of fun to ride. I like technical stuff and if you look for it, u can find it! I really like Tanglewood
reviewed by Wyoming on April 1, 2005
Great trail for the beginning MTB'r. Is pretty easy with some bridges and log jumps. The more difficult jumps have bypa**. Lots of trails to ride, but is very winding. Gets pretty wet in places after raining.
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reviewed by smilie on April 11, 2004
very fast ride, not many technical sections, watch out for trees they can sneek up on you
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