Angler's Ridge is a 35-mile volunteer maintained system of stacked-loop singletrack trails that give the rider an awesome experience, no matter their skill level. IMBA trained trail volunteers have built trails that vary in skill level, from the entry-level Riverside Drive to the more technical Crooked Stick (653 foot elevation change) and Witchback (891 foot elevation change). All the trails are flowing, mixing technical areas like rock gardens and rooty climbs with creek crossings and smooth hard pack. Riders will find bridges, gravity drops, log pyramids, tight switchbacks, and moguls as the trails snake through beautiful forestland with mature hardwoods, numerous creeks, and abundant wildlife. Several fire roads and the paved greenway intersect the area for an easy bailout and return to the trailhead. There are some major climbs, the entire network elevation change is 2795 feet. All the climbing is rewarded with bombing down hills. The greatest benefit of this trail system is it's flow - the climbs are equal in part to the downhills - not too long and always worth the climb! The trail system has five marked loops all beginning and ending at the trailhead - green (2 miles); blue (5 Miles)(purple 7 miles) (orange 6.2 miles) and red (12 miles) for riding without maps and each can be ridden clockwise or counterclockwise for a completely different experience and double the miles! As of the Summer 2023, trails include the following: South of Hwy 29 is Riverside Drive, Eagle Scout, Little Pisgah, Crooked Stick, Camel Bak, New Tamale, Plummet, The Bern, Angler's Ridge, Broken Arrow, and Witchback. North of Hwy 29 is Hidden Hollow (6 mile loop) and White Fawn (2 mile trail that connects Riverwalk trail and Hidden Hollow). There are great shelter, picnic and restroom facilities, a bike wash, and bike repair station at the Angler's Park trailhead. The trailhead is a City Park situated along the Dan River with public boat ramps. Danville's "Riverwalk Trail" (a paved 8 mile greenway) meanders through the singletrack network and along the riverfront to downtown Danville and other commercial and recreational areas. Visit www.anglersridgetrails.org or Angler's Ridge Trail Association on Facebook for the latest information and to make local connections. We have built more bridges now totaling over 45. Camping is allowed in the Angler's Park. Contact the Danville Parks and Recreation Dept. 434- 799-5215 Electric is available near the shelter and at the other end of the parking lot at the utility poles in the grassy area. Trail updates and trail work can be found on Facebook's Angler's Park Trail Work. The trail never closes for weather conditions. The pump track is now closed.
This is a top tier single track. I ride every trail on the torc and Tmb site and this trail is my favorite. The trail has a great mix of work and flow with well placed features. I prefer the anglers ridge side over the Dan Daniels side. Most of the time I ride a 10 mile segment unless towards the end you want more then you add witch back for a total of around 17 miles. A small break down of the 10 mile loop is climbing with some flow and around the 4 mile mark you have flamingo hill ( a fun flowing jump line with two wall rides at the start) keep going with more climbing/flow and around the 8 mile mark there is a fun rock garden with a jump to start and end it, keep pedaling for another mile and you get a nice drop ( LEAP OF FAITH maybe a 6ft drop that you shoot out 15+ feet) then you have some nice flow to the parking lot unless you want witch back.(The mile marks are approximate)There are plenty of route combos here to make your trail experience what you want. The people and volunteers that keep this trail system up do a great job. I drive from Hillsborough Nc to anglers ridge at least once a week to ride these trails and the drive is well worth it.( 55 minute drive) Thanks again for the work a dedication that has been put into this trail system!
| ThankThe anglers Ridge trails are a very nice variation of Trails. Most are equal and climbs and descent. There is something for just about everyone. I think I’ve written every trial here multiple times, pick a trail and go ride. Can’t really go wrong with any of them.
| ThankRode Angler's Ridge yesterday. Started down at the river and rode the paved greenway all way up to right above the Fire Training facility, there's a small parking lot, and entered into the trail Hot Tamale. Followed Hot Tamale down to Camel Back, followed Camel Back down to the hillside right above the parking lot at the river, then on down to the river. You would think that most of this trail would be downhill, but the trail is about balanced out with equal ups and downs all way to the river. That means some hard charging on the extreme ups and downs will really get your heart rate up. But I love the steep 40 foot gullies, barreling down as fast as you can and hoping to climb out the other side, but there's no way to carry enough speed coming out of the gullies to think about coasting up, so you just have to gut it out to the top. For the most part these three trails (compared to others like Mountain Laurel and Shriners Revenge) are almost rock free, but there's enough roots and hard climbing to demand a non bobbing full suspension. I'll be back.
| ThankI made it back to Danville Sunday 31 May. This time I rode Crooked Stick and Angler's Ridge, both were awesome. It was hot that day so I had to pace myself, these climbs will get your lungs screaming as there's alot more climbing than my local trails in Greensboro. I will be back to ride again.
| ThankRode some of these trails today for the first time and I'm kicking myself in the tail for not coming sooner. These trails are on another level, just awesome. There's something for everyone, from moderate climbing with super flow (the trials I rode), to short brutal technical climbing on Witchback. I got in probably 5-6 miles, and I will definitely be back to ride all these trails soon.
| ThankIt's a really good section of trails in a small area. Climbing is descent, but not punishing. It has good flow sections and is great on a ss. The soil type / vegetation makes the trail narrow, but there is plenty of room around you.
| ThankWe've had quite a bit of rain in our area and are an all volunteer group. We are doing our best to keep up with all of the trail maintenance. Thanks for riding, come back soon!
| ThankYou can spend a weekend here and never ride the same thing twice. Trails are in great shape every time I ride. There's a bike wash and bathrooms on site, as well as a picnic shelter and plenty of parking. Each time I've been there's always been a number of cars in the lot and friendly faces in the woods if you get turned around. The river walk cuts through the entire park so if you decide to bail, you can cut out at anytime.
| ThankRode Witchback and most of Hidden Hollow. Lower parts of the trails were a bit wet and muddy, but a blast to ride. Some of the hills are very challenging; not super-long, but steep. Hairpin turns on uphill switchbacks can be tricky. I was the first rider on the trails for the day, so was constantly riding through spiderwebs. Had to stop every 15 minutes or so to wipe off the webs and check for spiders. Lots of turtles also on trail, some trying to reproduce (that I interrupted). These are intermediate plus trails. Some hill climbs are advanced.
| ThankLots of variety... Flamingo Hill for big jumps, etc, lots of xc, a few fun elements up top and super cool rock garden down below. I like to 'cheat' sometimes riding the paved road up and hitting the trails to go down. Favorite trails are Crooked Stick and Hot Tamale and sometimes Riverside for some flat, creekside speed.
| Thank*You can easily ride your bike a few miles into downtown Danville for good eats and drinks right on the river/ riverwalk trail!
Lots of variety... Flamingo Hill for big jumps, etc, lots of xc, a few fun elements up top and super cool rock garden down below. I like to 'cheat' sometimes riding the paved road up and hitting the trails to go down. Favorite trails are Crooked Stick and Hot Tamale and sometimes Riverside for some flat, creekside speed.
| Thank*You can easily ride your bike a few miles into downtown Danville for good eats and drinks right on the river/ riverwalk trail!
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| Thanknow i have ridden a trail in Greensboro and have gained a habit of sucking other peoples thumb peace from yo boy billy
billy bob here once again i am really cool. I like sweet frogs and sucking my thumb and feet. I also love tarrantulas. The trail is amazing. I am actually twenty seven
| ThankIt is the only trail i have ever ridden because I am a 87 year old and i can't travel far. Peace from yo boy billy bob and here's a free froyo coupon from my nursing home. peace once again. signing out billy bob
| ThankGot to ride about 10miles of its 30 miles, Angler'sRidge was a fantastic ride. Around every turn it was something different. Rode Anglers Ridge, Hot Tomalie, lil Pisgah loops. Good climbs, quick drops, smooth flows. Definitely going back to ride again and ride more.
| ThankGreat trail system. If you travel from out of town, there is a Holiday Inn Express you can ride from that has access to the River Walk Trail which will take you all the way to Angler's Park. I have done this ride repeatedly and it never gets old.
| ThankThe Orange Loop at Angler's Ridge is a 15.5 mile marked technical loop that includes three entire trails.It starts at Angler"s Park then turns onto the Witchback trail CCW to a Rt. turn to White Fawn trail to the Hidden Hollow trail CCW back to White Fawn To finish Witchback CCW to Angler"s Park.Some of the trail is marked Purple now but will be later changed to all Orange.You will have
| Thankat least six difficult steep climbs,many switchbacks,a rock garden,fast technical downhills,only one paved area about 500 yards,one straight flat area about 1/8 mile,a few rocky rooty areas and a lot of tight twisting trail.The half way point of the Orange Loop is on the Hidden Hollow trail at the top of the Cork Screw.
The Orange Loop at Angler's Ridge is a 15.5 mile marked technical loop that includes three entire trails.It starts at Angler"s Park then turns onto the Witchback trail CCW to a Rt. turn to White Fawn trail to the Hidden Hollow trail CCW back to White Fawn To finish Witchback CCW to Angler"s Park.Some of the trail is marked Purple now but will be later changed to all Orange.You will have
| Thankat least six difficult steep climbs,many switchbacks,a rock garden,fast technical downhills,only one paved area about 500 yards,one straight flat area about 1/8 mile,a few rocky rooty areas and a lot of tight twisting trail.The half way point of the Orange Loop is on the Hidden Hollow trail at the top of the Cork Screw.
Very nice trail! Even though in Virginia, it's one of the better trails easily accessible from the Raleigh/Durham area - just 60 to 90 minutes one way, which makes it an easy Saturday or Sunday ride.
With Dupont & Pisgah 4 hours and Warrior Creek 2.5 hours from RDU, this is the best ride near Raleigh and well worth the trip.
There's ample parking, a bike work station, decent rest room facilities AND A BIKE WASH! They don't close after the rains so the bike wash can really be helpful.
Crooked Stick and Hot Tamale are two flowy sections with good jumps.
If you want to work out your legs and lungs, Hot Tamale and Witch Mountain will do the trick :)
| ThankNice trail system but needs some work. To many roots and washed out areas. Trails are marked but are confusing to follow.
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