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)

Review Date
August 20, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: ATLien ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I have to agree with other reviews, this is the most fun you can have on a bike. I went out the other day and road the beginner and intermediate routes. The trail is in great shape, and the scenery is amazing. I love all the river crossings, it makes for a peaceful and beautiful ride.

Recommended Route:
I recommend the beginner and intermediate routes. These routes make for a good long ride that has some challange to it, but not enough to make you really tired. There were 2 up hills I had to walk because they were 2 rocky for me to ride up, other than that it was a great ride! Ride ways points 1 to 20!

Other recommended trails in the same area:
None, this is really in the middle of no where!

Review Date
June 15, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: crager34 ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Nice long trail system and beautiful scenery. Technically not hard, but a great cardio workout. Huff-n-Puff would be the most technically challenging section.

Review Date
March 7, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Visitors rate this review
4.50 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: cdeanhix ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
This trail offers plenty of fun for riders of various skill levels. Just don't call 911 if you see a fire in cool weather. They do some prescribed burns to keep the woods clear and untangled. Part of the bottom land has to be closed off in rainy weather. All of this is part the care that goes into makiing this trail an excellent place to ride. There are some fun downhills and terraces, creeks and wildlife clearings. For southsiders, this is the place to ride without an hour and a half drive.

Recommended Route:
I prefer to take the first right onto Moonshine trial that leads down to the lake and pavillion area. From there take Fern Gully and follow black arrows to Huff'n Puff. At the end of Huff'n Puff take a right for a fun little downhill to the little bridge for the Brownlee Trail loop...... Well, that's one of a vew hundred possible routes and combinations. Maps are always available, so take advantage and you won't miss anything.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
If your idea of area is a very broad one, then the closest really good trail is at the Conyers Horse Park. I think there are also some trails another 45 minutes south on I75 in Macon, but I haven't been to those.