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Ghost Town Trails
5 reviews
4 of 5
Summary of Ghost Town Trails that are located near Salem, AL.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! Private Property so respect it!! Cell phone coverage is poor at best for services other than Verizon. Verizon will show 1 bar on 90% of the trail.
As of Spring of 2007, the GTT is new and quite bumpy/rocky. Overall difficultly is “Moderately Technical”, so beginners may need to come off their bikes for quite a few spots. Medium skilled riders will be feeling challenged, and advanced riders should be able to clear all sections with some effort. Overall trail is 10.2 miles long, has roots, logs, many sharp baby head sized rocks, short 4~6 minute climbs, fast descents and many challenging switch backs. This is not a MTB Racing course! This course was designed to keep the rider mentally and physically challenged at all times. Riders will need to concentrate on MTB skills instead of Spinning Skills. It will be a very good workout for the whole body and mind. Four to Five inch full travel XC bikes are recommended. Hard tail riders will be wishing they had a FS!
This scenic trail is located on Private Property and all riders must pack out what they pack in. Scenic items to look for are: The free running creek, some old grist mill remnants, old oak trees, old buildings, snakes, fish, armadillos, poison ivy/oak, deer, and other creatures.
Trail head and half way point of the ride includes a sitting and BSing area cleared of rocks, trees, and other flora. Bring your own folding chair and other day camping related comfort gear.
Summary: Bring your big boy pants for this trail. If it is speed you want then this is not your trail. If you want to be challenged and test you mountain biking skills, then you are at the right place. You have to think about lines all along this trail, especially on the south end. It was a great ride as I was down in Auburn visiting my daughter and decided to give it a shot. Kevin was great on communtication and directions. I hate I missed riding with him but did talk with him on the way out. It is a great trail. I rode it in the Summer of 08.
Recommended Route: I rode it clockwise only.
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Summary: Trail is great mix of single track and technical challenge. I would bring the FS but trail can be done with a HT. This trail really keeps you on your toes and forces you to use many different skills. Trail is getting packed down and will only get better with time. Check it out.
Recommended Route: Clockwise
Other recommended trails in the same area: Same as noted in other reviews.
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Summary: I rode GTT today for the first time I'm just a beginner and it proved to be above my skill level it was fun though Matt and kevin were a delite to ride with and I recommend if your in town to give it a try. The trail has some drops and jumps and few dips that proved to be a challenge for this beginner.
Other recommended trails in the same area: Swayback Bridge Trails
Oak Mountain
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Summary: This is a trail that is just coming around. 2007 marks the first year of the completed 10.2 mile loop. It needs quite a bit more work and traffic smoothing out the tred to be first class. Since it is on private property please email me before coming out. kadams@cherokeefab.com or kfa1963@aol.com. We are out there most weekends at 10ish am est on saturdays. Sometimes later in the day on sundays for the church folk. I also go out there a couple of times a week to work or ride if possible. If you are in the area and are at least intermediate skill, it is a must ride.
Recommended Route: Follow directions in previous review. Go through the red gate in your car. Stay straight on the property access road to the dead end at the creek. Park your car, unload your cooler down by the grill at the creek. Get out you full suspension bike with gears (highly recommended). Trail starts at the picnic area and goes in a clockwise loop. The north end is pretty smooth, but the south end is very rocky and technical. Some good lines, but am partial as I built the dang thang.
Other recommended trails in the same area: trail of tears in phenix city
flat rock trail in columbus
bartram trail in tuskeegee
buddies place in harris county (freeride park)
west point lake in west point (soon)
please join sorba-cva !!!
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Summary: As of Spring of 2007, the GTT is new and quite bumpy/rocky. Overall difficultly is “Moderately Technical”, so beginners may need to come off their bikes for quite a few spots. Medium skilled riders will be feeling challenged, and advanced riders should be able to clear all sections with some effort. Overall trail is 10.2 miles long, has roots, logs, many sharp baby head sized rocks, short 4~6 minute climbs, fast descents and many challenging switch backs. This is not a MTB Racing course! This course was designed to keep the rider mentally and physically challenged at all times. Riders will need to concentrate on MTB skills instead of Spinning Skills. It will be a very good workout for the whole body and mind. Four to Five inch full travel XC bikes are recommended. Hard tail riders will be wishing they had a FS!
Recommended Route: This trail is set up as a loop that only crosses itself a few times. It was designed to be ridden from one direction. However riding it "backwards" seems no different to me. Matt will dis-agree!! Trail head starts at the farthest point of the dual track picnic area and goes North or up creek from there. When you eventually pass over the dual track again, you will cross a small bridge and bear to the left, this will take you on the 5.5 mile Southern route which comes back to the bridge, cross bridge and bear left again for the full course back to the trail head.
Other recommended trails in the same area: Phenix City AL "Trail of Tears"
Columbus GA "Flat Rock Park"
Birminham "Oak Mountain"
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