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Susquehanna River
14 reviews
3.79 of 5
Rolling single track along
river and extreme climbs and
downhill sections on
Susquehanna Ridge trail, this
is part of the Mason Dixon
trai system.There are few
stream crossings, rocky
sections and killer steep
switchbacks, lots of wildlife
and a beautiful view of the
river.
I-95 to Havre De Grace exit
#89 RT.155, proceed towards
Havre De Grace approx 1/4
mile to Lapidum Rd. take a
left on Lapidum Rd. and
continue to river, road goes
directly to river and boat
ramp, continue left along
river to Susquehanna State
Park historical area(Rock Run
MILL) parking is available
here and trails are displayed
at information board.Entering
park from the north, take US
RT. 1 to Shuresville Landing
Rd. take a right and continue
to Stafford Rd. take a left
onto Stafford Rd. and
continue to Susquehanna State
Park take a left after
crossing bridge at Deer Creek
and then turn right into
picnic area, there is lots of
parking available and trails
are displayed on information
board.
Summary: Hard, Hard, Hard. This was my first ride this year and it kicked my tail. First ride in 6 months and first trail ride on my new Cdale Rush full sussie. My first impression: The trail has two sides, uphill or downhill. The downhills are insane, very narrow trails so you can't see what's approaching the rider and the water bars every 30yards come at you VERY fast and you better be confident in your bunnyhopping skills or else you will get a close up view of the trail. ie. faceplant on the trail. The up hills are no joke either. Steep and technical. Remember those waterbars on the downhill? Well they are also present on the uphill trails. Very little level ground riding outside of the trails along the river. Rock gardens scattered throughout, just enough for a first time rider on these trails to lose his rythm. Watch out for hikers and fisherman. The closer you get to the water the more there are.
Suggestion: drop your seat for the downhills. Keep your weight back while hitting the rockgardens. I, for the first time, went "OTB" Over the Bars. Head first downhill heading for rocks is no fun. Enjoy the trails!
Other recommended trails in the same area: I would guess these trails are about 15-20 minutes from FairHill. Not as technical, but FairHill is in a class of its own.
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Review Date January 30, 2003
Overall Rating 3 of 5
Ridden Trail: Ridden Once
Visitors rate this review 2.00 of 5,
1 votes
Reviewed by: mtbklover
, from DC
Summary: Wasn't bad. Haven't explored the whole park yet. Just did the race course for a few laps. Fun place, not diffcult to ride.
Recommended Route: race course
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Review Date January 12, 2003
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Ridden Trail: Every few months
Visitors rate this review 2.00 of 5,
1 votes
Reviewed by: Doctor Kenny
, from Charlotte Hall Maryland
Summary: Great trails, lots of technical stuff.. GOod climbs, lots of roots, plenty of stream crossings. There is some great scenery, you can see the river, and a few nice views along the way, if that is your thing. We were riding and got caught in a snowstorm. Made for an interesting ride.
Recommended Route: Uhh on the singletrack.. iduno its all good
Other recommended trails in the same area: Potapsco Avalon!
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Review Date July 11, 2002
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Ridden Trail: Once a week
Reviewed by: Dan
, from Aberdeen
Summary: I prefer to turn left at the Mill and go down to the old train tressel bridge. Go across there for a great warm up trail. From there you can access almost all the trail, from one to another. Another recommendation is the orange trail. Some killer up hill, followed by some rip roaring downhill. Anyway you are going to get a good ride, PLENTY of waterbars!
Recommended Route: Go on the Park off of Rock Run Road, and head toward the Mansion House and the Mill. Stop near the mill to take a look at the Trail Maps.
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Review Date June 26, 2001
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Ridden Trail: Once a week
Reviewed by: Clark
, from Bel air
Summary: I started riding last summer and this was the first place i rode. Great for building stamina and training. The hill climbs are unbeatable. The water bars aren't so bad going down hill but are a bitch coming up slow. You get used to them though and they serve a purpose because the trail is in great shape. This place gets you in shape to go to places like avalon and mckeldin and just hammer it! If anybody in harford county wants to ride hit me with an e-mail, my mtb partner just moved to Wyoming:( Take it easy and ride hard.! Clark d cdutterer@juno.com
Recommended Route: Whereverer, but along the river (ridge trail i think) is the toughest
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