Review Date
May 9, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

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Reviewed by: rawdog montana ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
For the first time rider this is a technical trail. The consistency of rock and boulders will test most biker’s skill level. The climbs are moderate, but technical, so go easy. My thinking on this ride was to take it slow, spin, try to see my line and gear up and down accordingly. Once I found my comfort level with my spin it helped with my downhill. Its rocky and grabby so pay attention to your seat position and don't be tense. The trail was beautiful. There were a lot of sloppy water passages, which created a little extra fun and mud. You’ll roll over several sections of board walk bridges that take you thru the cedar forest which was breathe taking. This ride will beat you up a little, so be ready for anything. Carry a good supply of tools, water and goo, because for a 12.5-mile ride it could take an afternoon. There were several sections where I needed to get off and walk, which makes me want to go back. Insurance is only as good as the provider, but missing an entire season due to ego is still missing an entire season.

Recommended Route:
coffee house loop into the cedar forest

Other recommended trails in the same area:
new to the area. Hook me up with ideas?

Review Date
April 13, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: rilda01 ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
here is a review from Andrew for Boston:


There is some excellent riding here (the other reviewer that said it's too hard should stick to rails-to-trails). For a real challenge, find the North/South Trail that heads down in to Rhode Island. Slick, mossy rocks that don't get much traffic. You will eventually hit a fire road that heads west/north to a pond. Head back east on either another fire road or motorcycle-cut singletrack. There is more fun stuff around the tristate marker. Douglass park rangers and workers have always been nice to mt bikers.

could have said it better my self! The Tri-State marker is quite a sight, and the downhill trail leaving it is a 45 degree test of faith. Plenty of riding here. easily could spend hours in this park. Spring time will turn a rock trail into a 8 inch river. The Mid-State Trail covers most of the fun. There are a few wooden bridges to get across swamp/river area. Once you get to the RI-MA border (marked by a engraved stone) take take trail into RI. use the motorcycle-cut trails. The fire roads offer little excitment. As a beginner the rocky parts kick my ass. but I still come back for more!

Recommended Route:
Park at RT 16 Mid-State Trail head. head south on the Mid-State. cross at least one paved road. most of the loop trails can be found after crossing the S.N.E.T (old rail trail).

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Hodges Village Dam & Buffumville Lake and Park, Oxford

Review Date
June 9, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Review Date
September 27, 2002

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Review Date
August 26, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a year