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The Bartram Trail
17 reviews
 3.06 of 5

More than 200 years ago while the American colonies were fighting for independence, William Bartram, made an epic journey through the Southeast. Born in Philadelphia, Bartram became the first native-born American naturalist/artist. Bartram traveled throughout the South collecting plant specimens and studying Native American culture in the 1770's. Located within Tuskegee National Forest, The Bartram Trail offers some of the best single track in East-Central Alabama. Trail usage is fairly heavy for this part of the state with over 500 riders per week, during peak riding seasons.
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Latitude
32.478342890235496
Longitude
-85.61860084533691
Trail Directions
From Auburn:
Trail Length
about 12 miles out and back no loop
Trail Level
Intermediate
Trail Type
Singletrack
City/County
Lochapoka
Web Address
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Review Date
September 9, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

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Reviewed by: Mercury+Fly ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I agree this is a fun trail, but it could be a lot better. When I rode it, there was a lot of overgrown vegetation, especially in the first couple of miles. The roots made for some fun drops and steps depending on which way you were going, but watch out for fallen trees when you're coming back and don't see them until you're in the air and landing right before them. At the Bartram trail sign at the east end of the trail if you go out the other side of the parking lot there is a series of several gap jumps that are fairly big. Doesn't look like that trail connects to anything at the bottom though.

Recommended Route:
Paper at the ranger station says the trail to the west of the ranger station is hiking only. I went 4 miles out and 4 miles back on the half of the trail going east from the ranger station.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Swayback bridge trail



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Review Date
March 25, 2007

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 1 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

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Reviewed by: bikenblaze ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I'm not quite sure why everyone is complaining about "lots of sand and roots" because it's not that bad at all. A very easy trail which consists of mostly wide open paths covered by pine straw and occasional roots. Hardly any rocks. When you go down the dirt road to switch over to the next part of the trail, don't forget to sneak off to the side and ride on the ramp course. This is fairly easy for any one who is mildly athletic and can ride a bike. The sand only shows up in maybe two parts, just slow down and coast through and you'll be fine. Especially take caution on the sandy part before the bridge because if you do happen to lose control, you'll actually fall down a drop instead of bailing out into some pine straw. The only true "techincal" parts are two series of downhill root ledges caused by erosion-- no big deal. If you live in Auburn or Montgomery, check it out.

Recommended Route:
You can only go one way. You start on Bartram for maybe a quarter of a mile then switch over to some other trail.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Chewacla is the nearest but I've heard it isn't great. Try swayback bridge trail in Wetumpka, al



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Review Date
June 20, 2004

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

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Reviewed by: AUJWE ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I want to clarify some things about where this trail is since it is not in, or near, Loachapoka, AL, like the MTBReview staff seems to think. Heading north on I-85 from Montgomery get off on the Wire Road Exit, exit 42, and head East(Right). For begineers the best thing to do is go to the ranger station and look at the map to familarize yourself with the trail. Go over the bridge and take your second left, by the big Tuskegee N.F. sign. There's the ranger station, usually closed, and a good map outside. As of 6/04, part of the Bartram Trail is closed to bikes and ATVs but is still open to hiking. The sign says because of the preservation/conservation of natural resources. WTF? I guess bikes are hard on the land and them cutting timber in the forest isn't. Anyway, he section closed should be noted on the map at the station. The entire trail, including the closed part, is 8.6 miles one way. I would also suggest, like someone else did, that you exercise extreme caution during deer season. People are allowed to hunt in there pretty much anywhere they want and are likely to shoot at anything. Especially a biker that has "ruined" their hunt. THe rules say that they aren't allowed to hunt within a certain distance of the trail but nobody is enforcing that. Trust me. Plus it really doesn't matter how far away they are from the trail when they have a gun. Good luck and have fun on the roots.



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Review Date
November 27, 2002

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

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Reviewed by: JDinsmoore , from Montgomery

Summary:
Do not ride the trail between 15 November and Jan 31. It's deer season and there are deer hunters everywhere.

Recommended Route:
Nice trail, but don't ride it during deer season. Wait until after hunting season to ride the trail.



Review Date
April 3, 2002

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

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Reviewed by: Jonathan , from TN

Summary:
Seeing how this is the only trail in the immediate area, it will have to do. There is not much to talk about unless you like sand, roots, and mud. The trail is easy to ride. There are a few little jumps here and there which keep it interesting. I am spoiled coming from East Tennessee where you can ride a new trail every day. I heard they were adding a new trail to Tuskegee National Forest but that might just be a rumor. A new one is greatly needed. I give this trail a 2 tire rating.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Usually ride in TN and NC



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