Reviewed by: Shawn ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
At first this trail was a joke,but after all the grass trails it opened up with some good hills,cool steep downhills,and some big heart pumping uphills.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
stoney creek kennsington metro park

Reviewed by: SteveK , from Lake Orion, MI

Summary:
Addison Oaks is in the midst of a trail building project. The park is working with the MMBA to create new sections of singletrack that for now is bumpy but because it is still new trail. A lot of the trail is being routed to avoid the wet sections that Addison has been noted for having in the spring. Most of the work on the first section has been done, mainly by one individual who now has over 300 volunteer hours this year. Next year there are other sections of singletrack that will be added in the hillier section of the park. This is a good place to take beginner riders. I don't think you will still compare it to riding across the lawn once it is done.

Recommended Route:
If the race direction signs are up follow those.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Bald Mountain, Stony Creek

Reviewed by: Chris Van Eerden , from Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Summary:
On 9-15 I raced at Addison Oaks in the Beginner 25-29 group. Excellent trail for beginners.
The day before the race was my first chance to preview it and I liked it, and by the end of the weekend I completed 3 laps.(40 min avg. lap 6.5 miles)
Starting through the single track I decided already that I would like the trail, due to the technical aspect and lack of large hills.
The second thing I liked about this trail is the rolling cross country ski trails where you can ride two or three across. It was fast and had enough curves to keep me interested.
I didn't like the final single track section, because it felt too bumpy (like horses went through) and spungy so I felt like I was going too slow.
The diversity and changes in the trail is the main reason I give this trail 5 nubs. I loved the logs and rock piles which is a nice change from the beach-sand we have at Cannonsburg near Grand Rapids.

Recommended Route:
Route marked for race on 9-15-02