Review Date
July 26, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: knobbytiretours ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
First off, Many of the reviews on this trail are old old old. Addison Oaks, is a County park, with 6+ miles of single track. I say 6+ because they are currently (July 2008) building new trail almost daily. In the past the park itself has limited the access and availability of land usable for single track, however due to the diligence of the MMBA and a very dedicated team of trail coordinators many additional acres have been given to use for single track. Addison oaks is one of the funnest, fastest, and most well built trails in SE michigan. In the past it was not well market, and I think that could account for some people thinking it was only double track or through fields- this is not the case anymore. If you have not ridden Addison in years, give it another chance- It is a great, highly developed trail that offers fun around every turn.

I find it funny that some bemoan addison for wide trails (which is currently is 80%+ tight singletrack) then suggest Bald mountain is more fun. Bald mountain is entirely doulbetrack!!!!

Also, the description on this site of the trail is wrong, it is not mostly cross country trails w/ bikes allowed in the summer- it is mostly tight singletrack now.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Stony creek, highland, pontiac lake recreation, bloomer is alright but poorly market- expect to ride around lost for hours, island lake, novi tree farm.. I could go on, check MMBA.org for a full listing of EVERY trail in MIchigan. Knobbytiretours.com for guided tours if you wish to ride without the stress of planning.

Review Date
July 18, 2007

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: mwagne16 ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
This was way too man made. They try to fit as much trail as possible onto a postage stamp area. The rocks in the trail were more of a pain than a trail feature. You keep seeing the same thing because you already massed the same feature but from 10 feet away.

Recommended Route:
Skip it.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Stoney creek is better, and much more economical. Bloomer park is also a step up.

Review Date
July 3, 2005

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: djtrd ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I thought this trail was great. Lots of fun, big confidence booster and a good way to kick back and hone your skills. If you just want to go for a ride and you want more play than work this is for you. Not a very long trail, at least not that I noticed.

Review Date
September 17, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Review Date
November 10, 2002

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month