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Woodring Branch Mountain Bike Trail
Ellijay, Georgia
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
11 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 3/5/12 by vKAOSv |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 3 miles | Global Rank: #1020 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 25 | Wishlist: 17 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.3 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 6min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +480/-755 ft | |
 4 trail check-ins |
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Description: From the pdf: The Woodring Branch Trail is a 3.5 mile loop that is of easy to moderate difficulty. Walking time to complete the trail is approximately 1 hour. Trailhead parking is located on a short dead end spur road approximately 3.2 miles after turning into the Woodring Branch Recreation Area off Hwy 282/76. Good lake views and two small streams are found along the trail The trail is open to hiking and mountian bikes. http://carters.sam.usace.army.mil/maps/05wbtrweb.pdf Trail is short and sweet. The front half is fast singletrack with a few short quick hills to climb. The back half is a series of slow climbs that closes with a nice leg burner at the end. Great trail to loop a few times while camping at Carter's Lake with Ridgeway close by for variety.
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Description: From the pdf: The Woodring Branch Trail is a 3.5 mile loop that is of easy to moderate difficulty. Walking time to complete the trail is approximately 1 hour. Trailhead parking is located on a short dead end spur road approximately 3.2 miles after turning into the Woodring Branch Recreation Area off Hwy 282/76. Good lake views and two small streams are found along the trail The trail is open to hiking and mountian bikes. http://carters.sam.usace.army.mil/maps/05wbtrweb.pdf Trail is short and sweet. The front half is fast singletrack with a few short quick hills to climb. The back half is a series of slow climbs that closes with a nice leg burner at the end. Great trail to loop a few times while camping at Carter's Lake with Ridgeway close by for variety.
added on September 25, 2005 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by inbody06 on February 11, 2012
Fast flowing trail good to do as a everyday trail if you live nearby or are in the area
reviewed by vKAOSv on December 31, 2011
Awesome singletrack. Gets a little narrow for about a quarter mile. I reccommend riding this trail if your about an hour away. I can't believe i only live thirty minutes away....
reviewed by dozzerboy on November 26, 2011
Quick little loop that really flows. I wouldn't go to just ride this trail, but if you're in the area why not give it a shot?
reviewed by kenlead on October 28, 2011
Great trail. Nicely cut around some of north Georgia's most beautiful landscape. Could have worked the mid sections up some of the steep elevations for a more challenging ride. Well kept, especially after the storms dropped some lumber over the track. Thanks! Very quiet. I saw only two people walking dogs on a crisp october Sunday in peak leaf season. Definitely worth the drive from north Atlanta, but ride it once for the views and second for the speed.
reviewed by mtbgreg1 on October 7, 2011
This is an excellent little trail with gorgeous views of the lake! While it is mostly smooth and crazy fast, there are a couple of rooty, rocky sections thrown in. This is superb bench-cut singletrack that is designed to flow like crazy... Come out here, drop the hammer, and set a new speed record! I just wish it was longer...
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reviewed by Loonytik on September 7, 2011
This is one of my favorite trails in north GA. If you can't have some fun here go ahead and turn in your bike. The flow of the trail just works and makes the small climb out worth it. The elevation begins and ends at roughly 1,250 and drops to 1,100 for a steady ride in the middle. The trail is well maintained. A recent storm had trees blown down everywhere but the trail was completely clear of trunks since they had cut them away.(Thanks whoever you are). I clocked the trail at 3.7 miles after an average of 3 rides. Go ride it.
reviewed by rich67 on June 9, 2011
Nicely done trail, fast in a lot of sections. We rode it counter-clockwise, which gave us some nice downhill at the start, some ups and downs in the middle, and then a good lung and leg workout climbing back out. Riding it clockwise would give you a somewhat rocky downhill, making for a bit more technical of a descent, and then a smooth but pretty easy climb back out. There were a couple trees down along the trail on the day we went; you had to climb over one. Other than that, this trail is fun as heck, has some beautiful views, but is waaaaay to short. This is a great ride the day you arrive in Ellijay and if you don't have time to hit a longer trail. No restrooms at the trailhead, but the Woodring Branch rec area has 'em (just down the road) and has some beautiful picnic tables, so pack a lunch and head down to the boat launch area after you ride. Beautiful area. Wish the parking lot was a bit more rider friendly- throw a couple picnic benches in there and cut some more trail out there, and this place will be amazing.
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reviewed by GoldenGoose on January 31, 2011
Smooth singletrack riding along the edge of Carters Lake with minimal climbing and great flow. Pick your favorite gear and pedal away. No need to worry about shifting until you reach the last 1/2 mile. Still a little slick in places from the pine needles but well maintained. Trail traffic is bidirectional so keep an eye out on the blind turns near the lake.
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reviewed by RJen on August 5, 2010
BEWARE - the turn off Hwy 282 to Woodring is aprox. 5 miles west of the Ridgway turnoff described in the directions. The NAME of this trail is AMADAHY, pronounced a.mod.a.he. This trail is roller coaster FUN! Ride clockwise for a fast, bumpy downhill going in and a smother climb coming out. I's only a 3.5 mile loop, so ride it at least twice and try for 20 minutes around.
* Review edited 8/5/2010
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reviewed by lihensley on May 13, 2009
It was a pretty good ride. We did it two times, with a small break in between. It's upkept frequently, and it has some great views of the lake. The first creek crossing is cool, the second is very small.
* Review edited 5/18/2009
reviewed by jasonhwest on June 7, 2006
Great trail that has a very fast singletrack in the first 1/3 and a few gear shifting challenges in the next 1/3 as you climb a few rises. The last 1/3 is mostly uphill along a creek with very lush foilage and a long slow hill to finish the trail off. Lots of fun and I cannot wait to go back again.
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