Review Date
December 28, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: grant4406@yahoo.com ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I really enjoy this trail has a little of everything. Wide open areas, very tight areas, tight technical, fast and flowy, its all hear wrapped into one trail. This is my favorite trail to ride it is not a long drive from my house,(Opelika) and is tons of fun and well maintained. There was two sections of the trail on the red loop that were not marked very well and I got a little turned around but I managed to find my way back. I would recommend this trail to anyone from expert to beginner. I can't wait to go back again!!!!

Recommended Route:
Red loop

Other recommended trails in the same area:
West point as long as it hasn't rained

Review Date
December 22, 2008

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: srwings ,  Racer

Summary:
Nice trail. I was in the Columbus area and had my 29er hard tail with me so I thought I'd check this out. The park is easy to locate and the trail head is clearly marked. I recommend this trail and will probably try to get another ride in before I leave. Notes:
- trail goes through open areas and pine forest. Some of the turns are tight but no complaints.
- not all the trail is clearly marked. I would have missed some of the better sections if I hadn't of latched onto to a local.
- the trail drains well and it only needs 24 hours after a rain to be ridable.
- mud is negligible.
- check out Mike's Bikes about 10 minutes down the road. Friendly staff.
- not much in the way of long steep or technical climbs.
- apparently I missed the rock garden.
- trail is well suited for hard tails and single speeds.
Hope this helps.

Review Date
October 25, 2006

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: jomammaz ,  Racer

Summary:
Started at the trailhead. I think that the open stuff flows awesome! Fast with some roots, nice flat rock riding. Most is well-marked, although I missed a turn after the rock garden hill area by the lake...

Lots of twists on the trail as it dives into the woods. Sometimes too many twists. When you have to slow down from a good cadence to almost a stop to make some of the near 90 degree turns, there is a flow problem...An option would be to cut cut some of the saplings on the inside of these turns and widen these just a bit. That way you have a better line for carving....

Riding after a rain, huh? Yea, it make roots more technical. It also accelerates erosion too, not to mention tears up your drivetrain... Ride dirt roads instead. Give trails time to recover. This way the trail are sustainable and last...Don't be an @$$!.

Recommended Route:
Red loop is fun. Widen a few of those near 90 degree turns. It ruins the flow. I like tight track, but this is overkill. My 2cents...

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Pleasant hill (Auburn), is there anything else between Montgomery and Middle GA? (Oh...there is the trail of tears in Phenix City....haven't done it though...)

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Review Date
March 14, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: Euphorium ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
first time riding this trail was bit confusing,but once figured out it's very quick. it's a great little trail to get back in the groove if you've been out of riding for a year or more. some fun tight switchbacks, one pretty cool mound, and really fast single track. my only complaint would have to be the morons in the area who like to go trucking ON the trail. i lost the rail twice due to destruction wraught by 4x4's. and almost hit by car on the same day. the rock bit was enjoyable. but all in all i'm used to a more secluded ride. recomended, just make sure you take your redneck repellent.

Recommended Route:
route pretty clearly marked with the exception of a sign post or two being turned or removed entirely.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
i hear trail of tears is fun.

Review Date
February 21, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: Thedude01 ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Went out and hit this trail during a rather steady rain. Needless to say, it was a little slick but it sure was a lot of fun. The red route was a good mix of speed, technical challenge, and exercise. I give props to the guys who constructed this trail. Very clearly marked routes. Worth the trip if you are coming from out of town.

Recommended Route:
Red route