Review Date
February 11, 2008

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 1 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 1 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: GTScott ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I won't expand on what the previous reviewer stated as they were correct on all counts. What I will add is that this is a good, laid back trail for a beginner. It is as flat as they come and is wide with good lines of sight. I utilized this track for my wife as she was getting used to the sport of mountain biking. It would be a much more child friendly trail than some of the other local trails as well.

Recommended Route:
4.25 mile loop clockwise

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Blankets Creek

Review Date
June 28, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: prayer ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Four mile gravel loop w several branches into the upper peninsula at the Five Points intersection. Great views w deer, turkey, raccoons in the afternoons.

Originally proposed as a 12 mile asphalt loop of the Iron Cove Peninsula the route is now gradually becoming a gravel single-track. The money ran out and there will be no asphalt...

Well maintained by the great folks who run Red Top Mountain State Park. Rarely crowded. A good place to hit after work from NW Atlanta area…always open (even after heaviest of rains) as gravel base provides stable base.

I use the 4 mile loop course to time myself on 2 to 4 laps (8-16 miles) and ride it flat out. For some rougher & steeper climbs go explore the upper (higher elevations) peninsula. I rate overall as a 4 which is stretching... but this is a great start fo this State Park. Ideal place for beginners or intermediates. Much Potential for expansion on upper peninsula.

This area was a thriving iron ore mining community in the 1840’s till the 1920’s. There are some steep tailings mounds and deep ore cuts to explore.

Not a Blankets or Bear Creek but close by and never crowded on a week night … or on the weekend!

Recommended Route:
Clockwise from the parking area.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Blankets Creek, Bear Creek, Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga