Review Date
June 3, 2008

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: ddbass ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I'm a relative newb so factor that into what you're about to read. I started on the paved part which was a nice warm up for the trail portion. The paved part has plenty of fast straight parts, some relaxing downhills and just enough uphills to get the cardio working. There are multiple opportunities to exit the paved part into some trails which, to my untrained body, were kinda tough. Lots of roots of all sizes in alternating sparse and dense concentrations. Some large logs, streams and awkward areas as well. There were some muddy patches which had clearly been riden though (tisk, tisk) and posed some problems. I got lost in the thick of it once but was able to find my way out eventually. I wholly agree that this would have been better having been w/ someone who knows the trails. My next time should be better.

As for those who thought this was boring, I can only say that if this trail wasn't exciting, I can't wait to see what's in store when I hit some of the more "exciting" trails.

Recommended Route:
None yet.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
n/a

Review Date
March 16, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: gsmolin ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Overall, you can make a loop with minimal backtracking that takes my out of shape body about 1:45 to complete. Lots of steep hills, but short. Lots of roots as well, a couple stream crossings, a couple of fast singletrack sections. Not too technical, but can challenge you physically if you're out of shape like me. Its worth riding w/ someone who knows the trails to get the loop down, but I'll describe it as best I can below.

Recommended Route:
Park by the tennis courts, and take the paved path into the park; when the paved path splits, take the right fork, and a trailhead will be up on your left about 100 meters. Take this trail and it will spit you out by the playground. Keep going straight across the ravine, and you'll hit a couple fast straight sections of trail and a stream crossing. Go left on the other bank of the stream, prepare for a long uphill, a fast straight section, and you'll loop back across the stream, back up to the playground/ravine. Take the slight left of the fork at the playground/ravine and you'll eventually come out at a paved trail. Go down and across the wooden bridge and on your right you can pick up the trail again. This will eventually spit you out on the road, and you have to walk your bike across the road bridge across the stream, but then you can get back on the trail across the stream, go uphill for a ways, and take a right in the pine tree area. This will then keep going and spit you out onto the paved trail that you started on.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Only if you want to drive for 30 minutes.

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Review Date
April 29, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: crashmore ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I started riding this trail this year since I work very close by. Even when the days were shorter I was able to get to the trails quick enough to get a quick loop or two in after work.

The first couple of times I rode these trails I had a hard time making it into a loop. To remedy the situation I attended one of the frequent trail work days and got a tour from some folks who know it well. Since learning the loop I really like this place.

Not too much technical stuff but there's enough fast single track there to keep it fun! Great after work ride!

It's worth mentioning that thanks to the volunteer efforts from MORE these trails keep getting better and better. When all the improvements and new trails are in place this place is really going to rock.

Recommended Route:
Can be kind of cunfusing at the moment. Find someone who knows the trails and ride with them.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Not much else around in the immediate area.

Review Date
July 8, 2003

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Review Date
May 4, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week