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Tribble Mill Park Mountain Bike Trail
Lawrenceville, Georgia
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
13 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 1/24/11 by trek7k |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 10 miles | Global Rank: #1552 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 98 | Wishlist: 31 |
| Avg. Speed: 5.44 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 46min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,849/-1,706 ft | |
 4 trail check-ins |
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Description: A lot of these trails are easy doubletrack. But, there's a lot of really cool single track branching off. I go here once a week. It's a little small for my taste, but it's nice. Not too hard, not too easy. Some of the trails are a little hard to find due to the construction that's going on. Some are actually no longer in existence in parts, but, with a little work, you can find your way.
added in 2003 by guest
Description: A lot of these trails are easy doubletrack. But, there's a lot of really cool single track branching off. I go here once a week. It's a little small for my taste, but it's nice. Not too hard, not too easy. Some of the trails are a little hard to find due to the construction that's going on. Some are actually no longer in existence in parts, but, with a little work, you can find your way.
added in 2003 by guest 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by trek7k on February 1, 2011
These trail seem to get better every time I ride them, thanks to GATR. I like using the wide gravel paths to climb and descending on the singletrack. Exposed granite sections are a little tricky to follow but add to the fun of these trails.
reviewed by sbmu22 on November 13, 2010
Tribble Mill has it all....hills - check, no crowds - check, a good mix of trials - check, not very technical but a ton of fun for everyone from novice to advanced!
Similar Trail: Yellow River
reviewed by Cdawg on May 3, 2010
from the slickrock to the singlerack if you can find them. this park has alot to offer. isnt marked, so you really have to scope out some of these trails. alot of the singletrack in this park is on the right when going in crossing the bridge.
Similar Trail: harbins
reviewed by ckdake on February 7, 2010
Never before have my expectations for a trail been exceeded as much as they were at Tribble Mill. Based on the reviews here, I wasn't expecting much but we rode for 2.5 hours today with very little doubling back, and I know we didn't ride all of the singletrack. Most of the trails are in great shape, and there is a lot of variety from open granite sections to windy fast singletrack to sloppy creek crossing. I'll definitely go back in the future, and recommend this place to anyone in the area.
Similar Trail: Dauset
reviewed by pigman22 on November 27, 2009
I would put this as a blue/green trail. I go here every day after work and did the 12 hour race they had here a while ago. It is a really great trail system that you can just follow for hours. It is by far not the most difficult thing I have done but it does offer some challenges. It is well suited for any biker type. There is a nice little 1.55 mile loop around the lake (the one past the bridge, not the one you go over in your car) when you get to the speed hump at the top of the hill; its pretty good for beginners. The other trails branching from there have some fairly good climbs for the more experienced riders along with some creek crossings. The only complaint I have is that the equestrians are generally very stuck up here and the walkers tend not to watch out for you. Have fun!
Similar Trail: Harbin Park
reviewed by GoldenGoose on November 13, 2009
A jumble of short loops and side spurs that are mostly singletrack or doubletrack. A bit of nice scenery here and there but mainly tight and twisty trails through the woods. I rode about 8 miles today and I left feeling a little confused, honestly. I explored all the possiblities I saw but I feel like I must have still missed out on something because I was a bit bored on the trails. Much of the singletrack has the feel of old hiking trails rather than bike specific trail. Even though they were twisty and tight, I'd hardly call it technical riding either. Maybe this is one of those places that you have to hit up with a local tour guide.
* Review edited 2/24/2010
Similar Trail: Yellow River
reviewed by mtbgreg1 on June 27, 2009
the amount of trails in this park is ridiculous!! only problem is, there virtually zero signage. navigation is an issue, but if i was able to invest a good deal of time and ride here on multiple occasions, i'm sure it would be possible to figure everything out. that being said, the outer loops are pretty wide doubletrack and not really worth the effort. what you really need to be looking for are the true-singletrack spurs going everywhich way. if you look around you will be able to find some sweet singletrack, nice jump sections, and a whole bunch of SLICKROCK riding!! i had no idea there was slickrock like this in georgia!! so all in all, not a bad ride.
reviewed by platcrates on June 28, 2008
I am a beginner (at the age of 47) at riding singletrack and have ridden this trail on three separate occasions. The first time I was on a converted confort bike and nearly killed my self. It only had 40mm of front fork travel and I had to use a cyclecross tire on the back wheel and it was on a wet day...it was dangerous, but it wet my appetite for singletrack. I invested in a full suspension mountain bike with 100mm of travel both front and back. Huge differance. I am now able to hit the roots without the wheels sliding off and losing traction. Tribble Mill Park is full of exposed roots, some as tall as four inches. It also has some pretty steep hills, both up and down. There is a lot of exposed granite which can be a bit of a rough ride on a dry day but gets pretty scary and slippery when wet. I am at the point where I can ride almost completely around the upper lake without dismounting. I have seen other younger riders take the same areas I dismount on at breakneck speed. I'm sure as I get more familiar with my bike I will be hitting these areas just as fast. I have to say Tribble Mill has great trails for beginners, intermediate riders and experts. Everyone can find a challenging trail, and new trails are being cut all the time by Gwinnett Area Trail Riders chapter of SORBA.
Similar Trail: Yellow River, Ft. Yargo and Unicoi Park.
reviewed by nedhead on December 27, 2007
There are certainly way more than 3 miles of trails out there. i'd say closer to 10 or 12 if you ride everything. this park continues to stay under the radar, which is amazing because it is so close to the metro area. go explore!
reviewed by Tony30052 on September 23, 2007
Tribble Mill is tons of fun. People, you have to get off the asphalt and explore! I particularly like Tribble Mill in the fact that no organization has gone in and tore it up and blocked trails. You can find so much here. Go all the way down the gravel service road to the gate where theres a neighborhood, take a left and experience some FUN technical downhill, immediately followed by a gut busting climb (still have yet to make it up). Theres a good bit of steep fast downhills. This course is a must for locals who prefer techincal courses and can't seem to find it at Yellow River. Watch for horse poo and glass on the granite sections.
* Review edited 9/23/2007
reviewed by mscaldas on October 30, 2006
Went with couple of friends this week to these trails, but didn't like it very much. I prefer trails that you can immerse yourself into it... going uphill and downhill without having to "get out" of the trail to start over again! You have to keep going back to the asphalt or double tracks to "start over" because looks like you can try only going down hill. It will take a MASTER to try and climb those trails back up! We got lost couple of times and the trails doesn't seem to be maintained at all - loose roots all over the place and some passages are impassable! Really, not difficult!. You simply have to get down from your bike, carry it uphill and continue... That's a breaker for me.
Similar Trail: Hopefully none!
reviewed by Hyper on June 6, 2006
Tribble Mill is great to do cardio on. It is not that technical, and there are enough loops to keep you lost for miles. You can easily average about 7.6-8mph and do about 10 miles without repeating anything. Just watch out for horse poo, deer and rabbits. The best way to ride this trail is to go in the park, ride your car up the main street to the top of the hill (after the bridge) and then you will find a gravel access road. Park there and take one of the trails on the right. After you get to the bottom, loop around the lifted lake, and take one of the many trails in the woods. Nothing is labeled, and all the trails look similar, but itís easily doable since you can just find a way to go back downhill and end up by the lifted lake.
Similar Trail: Fort Yargo
reviewed by ecolihapns on August 24, 2004
This is a good course with a wide variety ok skill level. I personally enter off of Chandler road and go to the right. You will have a quick drop and then the sky is the limit. Continue down that path and do a quick loop of the lake or take an uphill trail to the right and discover some quick single track. On the other side, next to the playground is a trail with a water crossing over granite.
