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Unicoi State Park Mountain Bike Trail
Helen, Georgia
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
21 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 3/23/10 by GoldenGoose |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 8 miles | Global Rank: #809 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 89 | Wishlist: 73 |
| Avg. Speed: 4.72 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 54min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +557/-520 ft (based on partial GPS data) |
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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!
added in 2003 by guest
Description: A fast and neat trail with some switchbacks and berms. Some tough climbs and nice scenery. Easy access and not too crowded!
added in 2003 by guest 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by JFrench3 on November 14, 2011
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.
Similar Trail: Santos (Ocala, Fl) Alafia (Tampa, FL)
reviewed by ATGiles on November 6, 2011
Lots of leaves and very slippery. Hard workout with big hills. Very pretty scenery.
reviewed by urbanwoodsman on August 18, 2010
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.
reviewed by LilBeast on August 15, 2010
Great Ride, some nice climbs. Costs $5 to park now.
* Review edited 8/15/2010
reviewed by Truck28 on June 11, 2010
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
reviewed by doughales on May 5, 2010
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.
reviewed by calebgaines on April 28, 2010
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.
reviewed by GoldenGoose on March 23, 2010
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.
reviewed by wsp420 on August 8, 2009
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.
reviewed by guest on June 7, 2009
Very nice trail system, with a sweet downhill toward the end. Absolutely very senic without anydoubt!
reviewed by mtbgreg1 on May 11, 2009
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
reviewed by trek7k on December 13, 2008
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.
reviewed by SouthernHiker.com on November 5, 2008
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.
reviewed by jjacobs543 on October 22, 2008
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.
reviewed by JackPompanoBeach on June 2, 2008
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!
reviewed by ramco on October 18, 2007
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
reviewed by harohomeboy on April 18, 2007
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.
reviewed by randy_schneider on January 8, 2007
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
reviewed by madlion on October 22, 2006
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.
reviewed by MentalGiant on January 3, 2005
Grueling climbs!! And if you're going from Unicoi toward Helen, watch out for the hairpin turn near the end. Mmmm... dirt tastes good.
