Reviewed by: Matt , from Cartersville

Summary:
The directions that I got to this trail skipped a couple of roads. From Atlanta take exit 320 off of 75
and take a left towards lafayette. Just stay on 136 all the way into lafayette. When you get into lafayette
go staight at the intersection with the BP. Take a left at your second light. Yo will see a dollar store on the right. Take a right at that light. Go straight past the Golden Gallon and continue for about a mile or 2 and you will see a store that I believe is neds old country store or something like that. Take a left on Chamberlain rd. Keep going until you see a sign on the right for the mtn. Take a right on Rocky Lane. Then just go straight up the road. stay straight past the checkpoint, and then stay on the road. You come to one intersection, stay left. I drove my Saturn up this and did alright , but I have to admit I was worried. The riding is okay once you get past the rocky washed up riverbed like trail. Bring plenty of water.

Recommended Route:
Atwood West Brow Loop

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Bear Creek

Reviewed by: Chili , from Alpharetta, GA

Summary:
When looking out across the valley from Hood Overlook, the trailhead is behind you to the left-marked by orange blazes. Be sure to drop your bike and lock it up and take the short hike to Rock Town and finish the approximate 6+mile loop on single track and forest road. Great solitude, abundant wildlife, great views, good workout and some tough uphill rocky sections. 3 miles up and 3 miles down. Not for novices, experts should just add extra loops, great stretch ride for intermediate riders and those like me trying to build skills. Ideally, I'd pitch camp up at Hood Overlook and spend a full weekend camping and riding, with company of course. This area is outstanding and deserves more attention.

Recommended Route:
Follow the directions for the Atwood West Brow Loop or Atwood Hood Loop in Alex Nutt's book Mountain Biking Georgia. The directions are valuable when running this area for the first time. His book gives you odometer readings to minimize trail-guessing. I rode the Atwood Hood Loop in the late afternoon on a Wednesday and never saw another person.

Reviewed by: Hayes , from Birmingham, AL

Summary:
I am writing this review in hopes of drawing attention to it. This may produce discontent from those that applaud its serenity but I am going on the premise that the more attention it gets the more likely it is to stick around. First ride admittedly, but it so exceeding my expectations (when compared to other rides accesible from Birmingham) that I can't wait to get back out there. The ride is an 18 mile loop most of which is singletrack. Didn't have any problems with logging and the trail had few unanticipated stops. Trail is remote but well-marked and offers the rider a chance to explore terrain that otherwise couldn't be found outside of NC. Medium drops, rock gardens, creek crossings, long rolling fast downhills, steep rocky technical downs and progressive ups that offer some difficulty. Trail deserves five stars for its proximity to those of us far removed from anything technical but four is a better indicator of what to expect.

Recommended Route:
Don't know the mountain well enough to recommend(relative to other trails found up there) but followed directions listed in Mountain Biking in Alabama.