Review Date
August 19, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 5 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: jumper780 ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I live about 2 miles from the trail and ride it 3 times weekly on average. I have been riding it a couple of years now. Now that I know the trail you can definately get 13-15 miles out of one loop if you ride all the spurs and out to the Flinestone Bench. It's definately a flowy trail that you can gain lots of speed on if you want. The climbs aren't too bad (excluding Dana Peak)if you are in good shape. If not, then you will find yourself walking up a few of them. Great views of the lake and surround peaks. The trail skirts the lake quit a bit. Lots of deer and various wildlife on the trail along with trail runners at times. Mostly single track though there are parts of the trail that open into jeep trails.

Recommended Route:
-Park at the bend in the road right before you get to the pay booth (if you reach the pay booth you have gone too far). Look for an intermediate climb right by the bend and hang a right. Just follow the trail and keep making rights. This main loop will give you about 6-6.5 miles. If riding the trail for the first time, I would recommend taking someone that knows the trails with you to show you the full 13+ mile loop.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
BLORA (about 20 min drive from there)

Review Date
March 8, 2009

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a year

Reviewed by: boisebomber ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Corp of Engineers Dana Peak park on Stillhouse Hollow lake: 10+ miles of hard pack and rock wind thru dana peak park on stillhouse hollow lake. i would say if you include all spurs, 20+ miles.

the main gate is no closed as they rebuild campground damage in flooding . HOWEVER PARK IS OPEN to mtbr's. simply park a closed gate and ride in. the main trail paralells park road till after entrance kiosk.

trails run everywhere over 6000 acres, but main trail paralells shore line.

there are several peaks you can ride up ..they are expert endurance but not expert technical.

main trails run flat on hard pack and can be ridden at speed. consider there trails beginner/intermediate.

if lake levels rises above average or after heavy rain, trails running closest to shoreline could be muddy or submerged.

all in all a fun fast trail with plenty of distance.

20% shade. no water inside of park or at entrance. campground should open sometime 2009 and will have full amenities.


simple map: http://www.austinexplorer.com/Pictures/ShowImage.aspx?PictureID=1639

Review Date
June 2, 2007

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: FSR Rider ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I rode this trail the thursday before memorial day. Just visiting some relatives so I though I would bring my ride. Lots of rain and flooding the day before. The route I took was really Rocky and steep. I rode over the top and had q pretty quick run down the other side to find out that most of the area was flooded. Some area were 10'-12' under water...No joke. I found another path but ran into more floding. Spent most of my time hopping off and walking through the woods to get around the flooding. Anyway looks like a good area to ride, when conditions allow.

Review Date
June 22, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Review Date
April 10, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week