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Difficulty:  - Intermediate |
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| Length: 8 miles | Global Rank: #3820 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 91 | Wishlist: 89 |
| 3 trail check-ins |
Climb // Descend +600 // -500 feet |
| Average Speed: 4.3 mph | Average Time: 2hr 4min |
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Description
A fast and neat trail with some switchbacks and berms. Some tough climbs and nice scenery. Easy access and not too crowded!
KleinGuy on June 19, 2013
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Description
A fast and neat trail with some switchbacks and berms. Some tough climbs and nice scenery. Easy access and not too crowded!
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KleinGuy on June 19, 2013
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Review: Lots of climbing! I did a race here and not real sure how they had us routed, but I felt like I was going uphill the whole time! There were some fast downhills, but I was so tired from climbing that I didn't get to enjoy them as much as I wanted to. Lots of great scenery and a great location near Helen.
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Review: trail was a little muddy bc of rain but it was fun regardless of long uphills. Definitely intermediate level plus
Review: If you re looking for a fast flowy trail, go somewhere else. Fire roads are not mountain bike trails nor are they flowy. This was exercise only. I guess i have finally learned that state parks do not have good trails ( unless created/maintained by sorba or some other cycle club).
* Review edited 8/10/2012
* Review edited 8/10/2012
Review: I finally got to ride this trail. It was the finals for the Georgia State Championship Series. We raced it in the counter-clockwise direction complete with a calf-high creek crossing. Really fun course with lots of flowy sections. Good challenging climbs, high speed bermed downhills with a good amount of technical stuff. Beginners can ride it but it would take them 2-3 hours to complete. Race times were in the 45-60 minutes per lap including a sprint across the field to the parking lot where the start/finish line was.
Review: Its hard for me to i agine this as an intermediate to beginner trail. True, there arent too many technical challenges..but there are some pretty strong climbs that took the wind out of my sails. I was very dissappointed that there wasnt an actual creek crossing as some reviews suggested- they were bridges! All in all, had a great time, and I'd come back, but I prefer stonewall falls.
Review: I like riding this trail, but don't like the new $2 bike permit. I don't think this trail would be a good choice for a beginer. It has some good climbs in it and the last mile or two is probably the most fun!
Review: Could be good. Has a long up and downs design that could be so much better. roots and leaves everywhere making it bumpy and slick. Would love to see it after a race.
On top of that it's 5 to park and $2 for a "bike permit" many better trails all around. Overrated.
Review: My first mountain trail, since I live in Florida. Great single track, fast corners and great climbs. Definitely not a beginner track. Incredible views and marked well.
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Review: Lots of leaves and very slippery. Hard workout with big hills. Very pretty scenery.
Review: I rode this trail back in June and had a great time. I am fairly new to mountain biking and not in that great of shape, I had to walk a couple of the long steep sections. Its $5.00 to park and you can pick up a free color map at the campground office for Unicoi right around the corner from the bike parking lot.
Review: Great Ride, some nice climbs. Costs $5 to park now.
* Review edited 8/15/2010
* Review edited 8/15/2010
Review: Rode last week for first time and for some reason I really, really liked this trail. It just has a little of everything from Fast / Technical / Good length and Scenery. Just a good technical trail loop to be nice and satisfied with. I cant wait to come back later to do it in a faster time...
Similar Trail: Stonewall Falls Trail
Similar Trail: Stonewall Falls Trail
Review: I am a beginner and had to walk a few sections but I wouldn't let that keep anyone away from trying it. The scenery is great, you ride by nice water if you want to chill as the water is cold!!! Very well laid out, was never worried about being lost and they had mileage markers every mile. The downhill runs make the uphills worth it even if you have to walk up part of it. Look forward to riding it again.
Review: Road the trail today after work. I was a little intimidated at first, but really began to enjoy it. It really helped me a couple of technical areas since I'm still new to riding. I highly suggest it.
Review: Wide, fast, double track with a couple of mildly technical sections. I can see why this place hosts races, the elevation changes will work you. Seems to drain pretty well, rode it one day after a rain and no mud.
Review: It was wet but a nice ride. Good climbs and downhills.
Review: This was home for 9 years.My mom had a town house 1/4 mile from the trail head,I lived not more than 3 miles from it.Great climbing,fast d/hills,some nice creeks to cool off in,great blue ridge scenery,if your in the area it is a must,have a panic day.
Review: Very nice trail system, with a sweet downhill toward the end. Absolutely very senic without anydoubt!
Review: decent trail system, however, the singletrack isn't really single... it is wide trail. nice downhill at the end, and some good views along the way. would be a decent trail for a first time rider
Similar Trail: Hickory Nut
Similar Trail: Hickory Nut
Review: Nice trail system that can be accessed from the town of Helen. The initial climb from town is steep and tough but once you're up the climbs are fairly moderate. Wide singletrack is a little eroded in places but that makes it more challenging. Pretty simple network, well signed.
Review: This trail has several very long, difficult climbs. It has some awesome fast and technical down hills, and is not crowded at all. I just finished this trail in mid-October, and I had a blast doing it. There is some difficult sections, but a beginner could walk the ones not comfortable with.
Review: Great trail that I don't hear too many people talk about. It isn't very technical as most of the reviews said but the climbs will definitely wake you up. I started at what I think is the only parking lot just past the Unicoi Lodge then take a road on the right, down to a gravel parking lot, then rode through the big field, up a short climb then took a right for some more climbing. Lots of fun. Nice downhill run at mile 5 or so.
* Review edited 10/22/2008
Similar Trail: Maybe parts of Bear Creek or Bull Mountain.
* Review edited 10/22/2008
Similar Trail: Maybe parts of Bear Creek or Bull Mountain.
Review: This is not a really technical trail, so a strong beginner would have few problems. Easier, shorter climbs, and fun downhills but challenging enough for you to ride fast and get technical. I rode it in the rain this weekend, and it was a muddy mess, but it's a really fun ride! Can't get lost...Start in the Helen municipal lot, and ride that way!
Review: I enjoy this trail. It is moderate in difficulty and offers some good climbs and fast downhill. I enjoy biking just over 3/4 of it, going into Helen (since the trail connects to the streets) for a tour of the town, and return and complete the trail. This is rather nice.
Similar Trail: Stonewall Falls and White Twister
Similar Trail: Stonewall Falls and White Twister
Review: This is a great epic ride, you can ride ALL day if you wanted to. The map you get is pretty much useless, and there aren't any good landmarks, so bring enough gear in case you get lost. There are some killer climbs, but there are awesome downhills. You have to pay to park and ride, but it is worth it. There is some really good camping here also.
Review: sweet downhills, bring your lungs though some very treacherous uphill climbs that will test your stamina. A little confusing once you get in there so bring a gps or compass.
Similar Trail: bear creek
Similar Trail: bear creek
Review: The trail is in disrepair- trees, bad ruts, bridges out. If your looking for a good workout this is it, big climbs with a few areas you get to build some flow in.
Review: As of 20050406 the southern loop of the trail is closed due to storm damage. The bridge at Smith Creek is closed as well. The north loop is about three miles. There is a lot of water runoff damage and washout areas. Call first!
Review: Grueling climbs!! And if you're going from Unicoi toward Helen, watch out for the hairpin turn near the end. Mmmm... dirt tastes good.
Review: You're not kidding about the up hil grinds. My wife hated them, but the killer down hill at about mile 5 put a smile back on her face. The circuit is well marked and maintained so there is little chance of getting lost. We saw only three other riders. If you are in the area, drive up to Clayton and do Stone Wall Loop. The two trails are similar. Cost is $2 per bike and well worth it.
Similar Trail: Slightly more difficult due to the up hills and more technical decents.
Similar Trail: Slightly more difficult due to the up hills and more technical decents.
Review: this is a great example of a well maintained trail.quad burning uphill climbs and sphincter tighting downhill runs make for a great escape from the b.s. that is helene
Review: There's nothing quite like biking this trail for ,5 miles, dropping off into Helen, Georgia for a a couple of trips through the town, and return to the trail for a 3 miles finish. We do this about 3-4 times each year.
Similar Trail: White Twister
Similar Trail: White Twister
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