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Avg Rating:	15 trail reviews
Status: Open updated 5/1/08 by EZ-E Closed Open Wet / Sketchy	Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 20 miles	Global Rank: #825
Tread: Singletrack	Configuration: Network
Ridden: 78	Wishlist: 33
Avg. Speed: 7.39 mph	Avg. Time: 1hr 46min

 

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reviewed by souldagger on April 25, 2010

Did the Supertree & Keyauwee trails: both were superb and offered up multiple challenges that were either great fun or somewhat intimidating depending on your speed. There's also a couple great vista to gaze out on if you have time .Supertree is blast to ride two or three times in a row. A decent aerobic base will improve your fun factor if you try these trails. Although doable for a talented and dedicated beginner, they're better suited to intermediate+ riders. I should add that I ride a 34.5lb all-mountain bike now because of injuries sustained in a car accident. It's simply more comfortable than either the 29lb xc bike or my 24lb hard tail ridden prior to the accident. I still had a blast on both of those bikes while railing these trails before getting hurt. So whatever you ride, you can really enjoy these trails! Kudos to UMBA for their hard work!

  
reviewed by mhenrie21 on October 6, 2009

Rode both of the trails and they were great!! Supertree is fast and fun, while Keyauwee is little more technical and demanding. Supertree is a good warmup for Keyauwee. They are great trails and worth riding.

  
reviewed by Graylin_King on July 12, 2009

It has its technical spots which I find a little demanding. The rocks and roots are something to be concerned about not enough to ruin the trip though. The terrain is a little bumpy but all and all its a good trail and decently maintained.

  
reviewed by vbeckman74 on March 13, 2009

This is an awesome loop. The climb is challenging and the down hill is excellent. Nothing too technical.

  
reviewed by Nemesis72 on November 9, 2008

Just rode these trails and i must say that i am impressed with it, was not hard, but was not easy to ride, lots of rocks and roots to keep you honest, some climbing, but on the back end it's worth the speed you gain going down, I used my Suunto X10 to track my progress and that puppy had me maxxing out at 22mph, so yeah, you get some speed. This time of year the trail is covered with leaves, so in other words, watch where your riding or else..

  
reviewed by Reserverockhopper on November 2, 2008

It's hard to categorize both Supertree and Keyauwee together under Wood Run because they are totally different trails. Wood Run climbs up to the top of both, Keyauwee to the left, Supertree to the right. We rode Keyauwee first. It is a rocky, sketchy technical trail. Climbs are tough due to loose sandy/rocky surface, and it is steep in places. Downhills will test your front suspension because they contain losts of rocks, roots and ruts, with rocks in the ruts. There is also a substantial climb on some double track towards the end. You finish at the bottom of Wood Run, go back up to do Supertree. Many of the reviews here describe Supertree as boring or a beginner trail. I guess if taken at a leisurely pace, it is. But Supertree has a fun factor much higher than Keyauwee as there are at least 4 great descents, with little climbing. We're talking sustained descents with speeds possible of 24+. Experienced riders who bomb it like that, will tell you there is nothing boring about that and it requires better than average skills. Most of the downhills are bumpy, rocky, rooty, with baby heads, some of which are loose in the ruts. At those speeds, some of those you just have to take head on. Supertree is like a free pass on your favorite carnival ride. You can easily ride back up and do it multiple times, which we did. Far less technical than Keyauwee and no hard climbs. But fun, fun, fun!

Similar Trail: Anglers Ridge in Danville.

  
reviewed by vic_953 on October 27, 2008

Great Trail Super Tree has a lot of open trail, Nothing really tight. I really like Keyauwee. It's a little more advanced. Great Downhill with some good climbing

  
reviewed by Sprocket78 on July 8, 2007

Supertree is very fast . Keyauwee is a bit more changeling. Really nice singletracks !

  
reviewed by jfstevens1 on April 17, 2007

I rode these trails counter-clockwise, starting with Supertree, and finishing on Keyauwee. If you go this direction, there is one long gravel road climb that is above and beyond what you normally see in this part of the state. That being said, I am fat and slow, so opinions may differ here. All in all, these trails were pretty straight forward climb or descend, not much side to side. Good time to be had, but hammerheads may get a little bored.

Similar Trail: San Lee Park

  
reviewed by videl_majin_cold45 on March 25, 2007

I rode these trail during the Mock Orange Classic and boy was it fun. Lots of rocks and roots strewn across the trail to keep things interesting. I found it hard to find a good flowline to go by and keep up momentum (maybe its just me). The rocks give a constant jackhammer feel that last for most of the downhills. The trail is in a very scenic area, go to Morrow Mountain State Park and take in the view of the Uwharries beneath your feet. A very good seet of trails.

Similar Trail: South Shore of Lake Hickory

  
reviewed by getonthetrail on May 30, 2006

I rode Keyauwee trail counter clockwise Sat. early afternoon on a hot (90+) and sunny day. Then I rode Supertree and Keyauwee clockwise on Sunday morning. The Keyauwee trail is best ridden counter clockwise if you want to climb and clockwise if you want less climbing and more downhill. I enjoyed Keyauwee counter clockwise ride the most as it had more technical climbing. I would say the Supertree is a good warm-up for a more experienced rider but overall boring. Supertree is a good beginner trail. Overall I enjoyed the ride, would ride again if in the area but would not make a special trip. However, I did run into one of the trail sponsors Sunday morning and he informed me that another five trails more like Keyauwee are in the works for next year. This area could become a really kewl trail network.

  
reviewed by swtg_o_instructr on March 19, 2006

just rode both trails today, supertree was disapointing more of an old road allowed to grow over with that said keyauwee was enjoyable with some challenging climbs and a few hair raising downhills. the trail in general is fairly straight and not to technical other than a few rocks and roots that an experienced rider can easily work around. It would make a nice trail for climbing training or if you where camping there and needed something to do for a few hours. other than that not worth the 2hr drive from fayetteville for us.

  
reviewed by TriMoose on March 13, 2006

Just got back from a fun weekend of camping and trail riding. Supertree is a good trail for those looking to get their feet wet off road. Keyauwee Trail is more technical, has better views, more climbs etc. The trails are well marked and maintained.

  
reviewed by trek7k on January 29, 2006

Nice trail system. The initial climb up the Keyauwee singletrack worried us but after that rocky climb the trail really mellowed. Supertree was a bit disappointing because we expected tighter singletrack (most of it was very wide singletrack, if not doubletrack). The trails don't look like they get alot of bike traffic, we were picking sticks out of our spokes alot and leaves still covered most of the rocks even though it was late January when we rode. Great mix of climbs and descents, nice place to get outside on the weekend.

Similar Trail: Beaverdam near Raliegh.

  
reviewed by jcaliri on September 11, 2005

Access both trails by gravel road at back of parking lot. Keowee Trail is toughest and is best ridden in a counterclockwise direction. To ride it in this direction, pass first trail access on left, stay on gravel road until you intersect with other end of trail, also on left. trail has lots of climbs, limited double track, lots of rocky, root filled singletrack and some great scenery. Expect a workout and it is well worth it. Superloop is the other trail and is accessed by the same gravel road. Trail begins on the right side of gravel road. Best ridden clockwise, which means that on this trail you also begin at the farthest trailhead from the parking lot. Trail has a mix of singletrack and double track. Not very technical, and a lot of easy downhill in this direction. this loop is a good way to end the ride after the other trail. This is also a great trail to take someone who is stepping up from bike paths to "real" trails.

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