Review: I know many like White Oak, but its one of my least liked trails I've ever ridden. It probably doesn't help that I caught this in 95 degree heat the day after a good windstorm left branches and leaves everywhere, but I still felt this was more like stair master exercise type climbs with no reward for the effort.

White Oak Ridge is indeed the highlight of this trail system. It sets the bar on 'rock gardens' for sure. It is probably worth a (single) visit here alone.
Aside from that though, White Oak felt nearly all climb with no reward heading back down....unless you enjoy burning your brakes and killing your speed in sharp, slick, pebbly corners is your thing. Add to that, very sparse maps and trail markings and I feel you get a below average experience.

I rate it 2 for the White Oak Ridge section alone.

Review: All trails require some climbing, but wide range of skills levels are all available here. Climb to start and then descend forever! Well marked and well maintained.

Review: There were "You Are Here" maps all over the trails on March 5, 2013 when I was there. They are very well made, accurate, and useful. Good job to whoever is making the maps and their placement on the trails. I still suggest printing one and taking it with you on the trail. I found myself digging mine out of my pocket frequently.

THE ROCK GARDENS ON WHITE OAK RIDGE ARE AWESOME! Very challenging and fun. White Oak Ridge and Points Unknown are the best trails in the system if you like challenge. Definately expert trails.

The blue color loop on the map is faster and fun. There is some climbing, but some good downhill too. I rode it both directions and thought clockwise flowed much better. The blue loop is intermediate as the map indicates.

The red loop flowed good in the clockwise direction except for Big Red (that's the trail name). I found Big Red to be funner counter-clockwise (when looking at the red color trail as a whole). The red loop is mostly intermediate, but parts of it were easy. Mid-Ridge gradually descends making it one of the funnest parts of the red loop.

White Oak Mountain trails are basically built into a mountain side. The trailhead on University Drive is the low point. You must climb up the mountain no matter what trail you choose. I found it easiest to follow Pine to the top of the map, pick a trail to descend, repeat. Lots of banked turns on the way down..very kewl.

White Oak Mountain is only 30 minutes away from Enterprise South. I rode every inch of both trails the same day. Enterise South is a good warmup for the climbing at White Oak Mtn. WOM is much more difficult than ES.

Similar Trail: 18 Road Trails (climb, descend, repeat)

Review: Absolutely amazing trail system, everything from beginner to expert single track trails. Lots of fun berms and hills as well.

Review: This trail system is great. Big thanks to Friends of White Oak Mtn. for building and maintaining these trails. The fact is there is something here for all riders. Super technical at the top, fast and flowy in the middle and all of it requires you to climb up the mountain to get started. Awesome! Now get out and ride.

Similar Trail: Five Points and Racoon Mtn

Review: This is a great trail system! I am a beginner/intermediate and had a blast just on the green loops. Lots of great flow, great speed on downhill sections, and neat variety. These trails are definitely a step up in difficulty compared to nearby Enterprise South. Just a quick note, they took down trail maps this weekend, so take one with you. They are planning on putting them back, but trees have markings to keep you on track, follow green or red if you are on my level.

Similar Trail: Enterprise South

Review: Absolutely loved this trail system. Very well built and maintained. The top lop that is double black is insanely technical. It's rocks and boulders for a good half mile. The rest gives great climbs and downhills. Careful as a lot of the trails have loose gravel, but otherwise a great ride.

Similar Trail: Raccoon mtn

Review: Great flow on this trail. I was in a hurry so I just did all of the green loops and 2 of the red trails. The trails closest to the parking lot, have a fair amount of loose small rock and there is tons of speed here so pick middle line and stick to it. The singletrack toward the back are hard pack and a blast. Great cardio burn on a SS, non stop pedaling. I was traveling from Atl to Nashville and stopped off here and Enterprise. Worth the trip if you combine the two systems as they are 15 minutes apart.

Review: lots of climbs, big rock garden on top of ridge, and fun flow on the way down...

Review: Great trails with excellent variety! Some really punchy climbs thrown in, but the rocks on top of the ridge are so worth the effort to get there! Edit: information from the local advocacy group and the most up-to-date map available can be found here: http://friendsofwhiteoakmountain.com

* Review edited 5/13/2012

Review: Great variety for all skill levels. The double black diamond White Oak Ridge trail is a blast! Lots of rocks and boulders but rideable for skilled mountain bikers. The blue and red trails (on the map) flow really well, though climbing Krebs Cycle is a little awkward. Great maps and signage throughout.

Similar Trail: Five points.

Review: IT'S GREAT these trails have it all , fun flowy trails , hard climbs, rocky trails, fast down hills, jumps , drops,over 20 miles of trails now, better directions are 75N to exit 9 (same exit as enterprise south trails wich are to the left -west-) turn right off exit (east) go sraight( 317 / apsion pike) to the roundabout and turn right on University dr go past university parking on right by rock climbing wall . ENJOY!!!!

Similar Trail: its better than blankets creek,jack rabbit,enterprise south

Review: Great new trail system. Has some tough climbs and some great rocky sections if you like technical trails. Love the Blue and Orange loops.

Similar Trail: Raccoon Mtn, ESNP.

Review: White Oak Mountain rides like a dream. The trail layout combined with the construction that utilized a mechanical compactor created trails that are rock hard and can be ridden in virtually any weather. This is a mountain (440 feet of total elevation gain) so bring your A-game. Some of the climbs are tough.

Similar Trail: Raccoon Mountain, Jack Rabbit, Five Points

Review: Most all the current trails are brand new (machine built) or refurbished, using IMBA standards. Detailed maps are located throughout the trails with difficulty demarcations on maps. While currently it appears the focus is developing more novice level trails, the sweet spot for these trails at least for now seems to be the intermediate riders. Check back in April and I’m told there will be about five miles of machine built and pristine novice trails. I went out last weekend on the community volunteer days (Sunday/Monday) and was shocked that I was one of 28 volunteers the first day and understand they had 50 the second day. Not sure how they do it but the community comes out and loves these trails. In addition to the new novice trails, I’m told by reliable sources that this year they are adding a sweet flow trail section and a play park with elevators, seesaws, and more. According to the latest map estimate, they are approaching 20 miles of trails! My favorite hill is "Big Red" up or down, and favorite loop is the Blue Loop. While I love all the trails in TN and surrounding states – White Oak Mtn in my book is hard to beat and they keep making it better! Lastly, the way I learned about these guys is through their Google group http://groups.google.com/group/friends-of-white-oak-mountain?pli=1. * Review edited 1/24/2012* Review edited 1/24/2012* Review edited 1/24/2012

* Review edited 1/24/2012

Similar Trail: Jack Rabbit (NC), Raccoon Mtn.

Review: The trail head sits 1.5 miles from my front door. I am totally stoked to have such a well built system so close at hand. The terrain has some great elevation changes that have been managed nicely by the trail builders. Most of the trail is not designed for true beginners, but attention is being given to develop additional beginner trail. This is definately a gem of a system!

Review: Good Singletrack if you want alot of Excercise, it seems to be UP, UP, and UP somemore. The Top two trails are Serious Expert only trails not Rocks, Boulders. But I enjoyed it. Very well marked, and has map stands all over, website says take a map you won't need it they are ALL OVER. Really.* Review edited 1/6/2012

* Review edited 1/28/2012

Review: These trials are OUTSTANDING! Well marked and maintained. Bring your climbing legs, but what goes up must come down! The downhill portions are fast with a couple of 180 degree switchbacks (marked in advance for warning). Trails are not patrolled by park staff. Be smart and rip it up!

Review: This trail system is awesome. Major climbs, sweet downhill, some jumps and then more climbs! Serious rocky section at the top. Trails are clearly marked with blazes and signs/maps at all the connecting trails. Once you ride this place and get a feel for how it flows you can really turn it loose. The scenery is fantastic. Now get out and ride!

Review: This trail has everything. You have to ride the 2 mile boulder garden on the ridge. It nearly crippled me.