Review Date
May 2, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: clippedandready ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
This is the first time i been out there and it was awesome! The trail setup was perfect. You get a good warmup on a beginner section, and then the choice is yours on what kind of trail you want to take. The trails are easily marked, but you better take one of the free maps provided. i ended up lost for a good hour becuase i didn't take a map. Even with being lost, this trail is by far the best one i've ever taken. Hint: try to avoid taking inexperienced riders on huff and puff because they end up walking the entire course. Also, the amazing trails were topped off by some pretty interesting wildlife. I was graced by a snake, turtle, and three deer. If the oppurtunity presents itself to go here, take it.

Recommended Route:
whatever takes you to huff and puff because that trail was the best. its not to much to climb up, but the downhill rock slopes and four feet vertical climbs with the everpresent stump at the top make for a nice challenge.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
horse park is always fun

Review Date
January 27, 2009

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: wirecommando ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Trails are marked pretty well with three different colored arrows for the different difficulties. There are, however, some markers missing at pretty key intersections. I had to guess at a few 3 and 4-way crossings.

Most trails are pretty rocky and rooty, but the intermediate loop isn't overly technical. None of the climbs are too steep, and the downhills are pretty bumpy but fun. The advanced trails are much more technical. Lots of steep drops, rock gardens, tough climbs, etc. Both Turkey Trott and Pine Mt have some nice long, flowing sections.

The middle of Sandy Creek Trail was a muddy, wet mess! I was there probably a week after the last heavy rain. Some serious work is needed back there.

Bonus: While on the service road just before Moonshine trail, there is a pavilion on the left with water and a hose (maybe 1.5 miles from the trailhead). My bike was nasty after Sandy Creek.

Recommended Route:
I did the intermediate loop (blue), plus Huff and Puff. Computer said 14.5 miles.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
I prefer Chickopee and Ft. Yargo over this trail.

Review Date
August 27, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: Windrider ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
This trail is lots of fun. Most sections of this trail are beginner to intermediate. Huff n Puff being the exception of intermediate to advanced. Well marked and excellent design. This is a trail you can take the whole family to.

Recommended Route:
I like to take "Bootlegger" to "Sandy Creek" . The back side of sandy creek has a rock garden with a challenging climb.(not difficult just fun) Then follow that around to "Brownlee loop" to "Fern gully" up the gravel road to "Pine Mountain" trail to "Sandy Creek" again. Then out "Wagon Trail" to "Turkey Troot" by the bathrooms to "Moonshine" back to the parking lot. That covers almost the whole place with a few exceptions.....If you want the most advanced this trail has to offer. Its "Huff n Puff". Which is going to be a side trail off of "Sandy Creek"

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Chickopee; outer loop , copper head trail

Review Date
September 2, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: thubeav ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Excellent riding for any skill level. If you don't think it's technical enough then you're not riding fast enough. These trails as mentioned in other reviews go well in any direction or combination. Yesterday, we somehow were able to cover all the mapped trails in one pass. Today I took a two hour nap to recover. Just a wonderful ride.
Because of light rain and heat, the humidity was 100%. Fortunately, we did not notice any bugs to speak of. The only other time I've seen humidity like this was at Clemson one year where the forests get really deep.
Even the sections that sometimes hold water were clean and dry-ish. Some places had mud for a few feet, but you just pick the middle groove and go for it.

Recommended Route:
Like others have written, you just ride. It is really a well mapped combination of trails. So if you don't know the loops, you'll enjoy everything. The more you ride this park the better you'll know the trails and you can pick and chose. It's all good when you're in the saddle.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
I'm sure the Thomson Trials are still great. It's just too far to reach for me now.
I hope to hear that this set of trails gets linked up with some others nearby to make a truly epic set up for Georgia riders.

I rated these as easier in Aerobic Diff and Technical Diff because it is truly up to the rider how fast and hard they decide to take it.
Anyone could enjoy these trails at what ever level of riding they prefer.
I met a rider from Cali who expressed this feeling too. He has ridden all over with his work and says Dauset was a 5 star ride too.

Review Date
November 24, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 5 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: NotReallyB ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Disclaimer: Beginner level rider, first time on this trail.

On my recent Thanksgiving trip to see the in-laws, I was able to hit the trails twice (Wednesday and Friday). Day #1 I took it easy on the front side and was excited to the experience the very fast, well-groomed, single track. Most of the other reviewers have commented on how well maintained the trails are and I must agree. The only thing to mention this time of year is there were millions of leaves down on the trail path and occasionally you have to look far ahead to pick the trail back up.

On day #2, I made it to the back section and experienced Sandy Creek and Huff-n-Puff (appropriately named by the way). While the back side is defintely more technical, if you are in decent shape you should be able to handle just about everything Dauset has to offer. Lots of fun features to tackle.

Last but not least, if you aren't used to hills (like those of us from Florida) be prepared for some serious burn in those thighs.

Thank you SORBA and the folks that run the Nature Center!

Recommended Route:
Follow the recommended Way Points based on your skill level. If you are looking for adventure make sure to hit the back side.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Santos (Ocala), Snowhill (Oviedo)