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July 9, 2004 Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5
Technical Difficulty
3 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once
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Reviewed by: slanard
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Cross Country Rider Summary:
This was my first time riding here and I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't encounter another rider at any point along the way. Also, because of recent rains, the sand that everyone complains about about was basically a none issue. Overall, the trail was great for an intermediate level rider. Newbies wouldn't like it. You can go as hard as you want because the hills never really get long enough or step enough to sap all your energy (i.e., like Highland). Signage was not especially good, especially at the start. It took me a while to realize the trail loops passed the trailhead (directly) about 2 miles in. It's fine once in the trees. There are some excellent downhills (mild drops) and a few pretty technical climbs (relatively speaking). I'll definitely be returning - but only after I try Fort Custer. Recommended Route:
It is confusing the first couple miles but there is really only one main route. Grab a map at the camp checkin - it comes in handy. Other recommended trails in the same area:
TBD - in Southeastern Michigan try Brighton, Island Lake (easy but fun), Potawotami, and Pontiac Lake.
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Review Date
December 15, 2003 Overall Rating
 2 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5
Technical Difficulty
3 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Once a month
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Reviewed by: Sexly
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Racer Summary:
This trail is ok for beginers. It's not far away so I try to get there once a month. Recommended Route:
Take off right from the parking lot and skip the short loop that starts up the road. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Bass River
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Review Date
November 17, 2003 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5
Technical Difficulty
3 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Once a month
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Reviewed by: mcballer52
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Cross Country Rider Summary:
Great trail for high speeds. A banked corner at the top of a big hill reminded me of a rollercoaster. Possibly my favorite trail in Michigan. Recommended Route:
Don't take the cutoffs! The trail is best when ridden all the way. "The Pines" is my favorite so far, but I haven't gone into the "devils soup bowl" yet. Other recommended trails in the same area:
I haven't hit Fort Custer yet, but I heard it's just as good or better than Yankee Springs.
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Review Date
August 11, 2003 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
4 of 5
Technical Difficulty
4 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Once a week
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Reviewed by: jvb
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Cross Country Rider Summary:
This trail is one of my favorites on the west side of Michigan. My wife and I argue constantly about which is better...Yankee or Custer! Yankee is a good workout trail. Over the past five seasons this trail has seen a lot more use. Due to this, July/August are the worst times to ride due to all the loose sand. Let's face it all of the Western Michigan trails are resting 4 inches above the beach. Regardless I have never been disappointed after riding there. We typically ride two 11 mile loops (minus the warm up) each time we go, Light permitting! There isn't anything overly technical with this trail for the intermediate rider, there are just a lot of fun sections with "the pines" and "the luge" (the large downhill .3 mile after the pines) being two of them. Another fun thing is riding through quickly and guessing where the next tree is that is crossing the trail from the summer storms. If you ride there often, you know what I mean. But the Park/MMBA maintenance crew does a very good job with re-routing the trail or dispensing of the downed trees. This is a great trail! Recommended Route:
don't miss the far corners of the entire loop! Other recommended trails in the same area:
Custer
Egypt Valley
Owasippee
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Review Date
July 27, 2003 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
3 of 5
Technical Difficulty
3 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once
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Reviewed by: Michigan_nitrox
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Cross Country Rider Summary:
This trail was great, We drove the hour and a half today just to check it out. Lots of fast down hills and you know that mean some climbs. Trail is well maintained and laidout great..... Hats off to everyone that is involved in keeping the trail in that great shape.... and see you all next week end. Recommended Route:
131 south to exit 61 go east till you get to the state park main entrance, follow that road about four mile to the camp groud. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Bass River
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