Review Date
September 26, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: 2crank ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I feel this trail compares a great bit to reedy fork trail, only this one has MUCH MORE ROOTS, it can be fun and there are some places to get up some speed. It all depends on what you like. This trail is great for working on picking your lines (especially if you ride a hardtail), changing gears at the right moment, and working through... you guessed it, roots. Not a lot of elevation change, but what is there gives a workout, especially with.....yes, the roots. It is fairly well kept up, in good shape, a good length, especially with...the added distance on the end loop to stretch it to the road on the other end. My only complaint is the "short side of the loop is soooooo rooty, I don't even mean like the rest of the trail, it was certainly not worth going over. You have to pedal at a snail pace but go too slow and you get hung. Anyone who has been out there knows what I mean. I really like this trail, but I will remember to take the "long part of the loop" back and not try the shortcut on the way back to the marina.

Recommended Route:
As it is an out-and-back, not much to say, ride it out and then back. When you get to the "loop", where the trail splits, I recommend staying right (assuming you started at the marina)and on the way back stay left and just totally retrace your path. But you may have to experience the torture zone once just to say you did it, or to say you did the entire trail, or to understand what I mean, or if you are masochistic (beyond what a normal mtbker is).

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Bur-mill (all 3), country park, reedy fork, Hobby, Tanglewood

Review Date
June 1, 2005

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: macheat ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
A fun ride for all skill levels. Also suitable for beginners. Only downside is that it is rather rooty in places. Also there are two road crossings, so be careful there.

Review Date
July 25, 2004

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: rallyrabbit ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Great for some fast riding. Rooty, but not very technical.

Review Date
May 25, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: bunamun ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Great trail for starting out as a mountain biker or getting back in after time off.

Check out some photos, maps, and more:

http://www.landrywebstuff.com/Triad_Trails_Web_Site/html/trails_page.htm

Other recommended trails in the same area:
http://www.landrywebstuff.com/Triad_Trails_Web_Site/html/index.htm

Review Date
May 21, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: bunamun ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Great trails! Check out pictures of this trail at:

http://www.landrywebstuff.com/Triad_Trails_Web_Site/html/trails_page.htm