Review Date
September 23, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: gmoss ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
What it lacks in mileage, it makes up for in aerobic workout. It really has a mix of everything. Awesome downhills combined with great climbs makes this trail very challenging for all. It is very easy to ride just the parts you like by connecting them via the main road. Can't wait to go back! Look forward to any trails added.

Review Date
November 25, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: Yes I like steel ,  Racer

Summary:
As said by ALL earlier reviewers and now more!!! OVT is packed and kickin"" A few jumps are thrown in for good measure. Great flow.... Great singlespeeder trail. Fish Dam or the Dam Fish, whatever you wish to call it is now linked to Dark Mountain and it can be ridden from Dark Mountain for a killer downhill to the dam and then up the hill to the OVT Trail. Yes its a hill and a half but I like hills, shaved legs and hardtails with skinny tires. I said I raced. The BURN is a kick butt event in May. see bmcc.usa for info. Dark Mountain trails are as always great and well maintained. great flow. The rock garden on the downhill is sick fun and after a week the scabs are ready to come off and they really taste great. See You There

Recommended Route:
Parking lot @ visitor center to OVT out and back to the Dark Mountain Trails to Fish Dam Creek up the hill, it hurts it hurts it hurts. ohhh ohhh ohhhh yes!! To the visitor center 20 miles ++

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Hobby in Winston, BRP Road Ride the rest is just there.

Review Date
August 20, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: Ace3 ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I have ridden these trails now for the third time with two of my sons. The trails are very well laid out and it's evident that much work has gone into making this trail system. My youngest son and I especially like the downhill section (I think it's trail #1). We have met several riders along this trail and all have seemed to have liked the trails. I haven't ridden in several years until purchasing my new bike about two months ago. I must say that the first time we rode here it was a little intimidating with all the jumps on trail #1. We've been getting a little braver with more practice and yea we still roll in the dirt every once and a while but this is part of learning. Our suggestion is ride the downhill but be conservative to start and wear proper gear (leg, arm, and full face helmets). Get a few runs and turn up the juice and have fun.

Recommended Route:
Trail #1 (downhill!!!!!!)

Review Date
February 3, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: guard ,  Downhiller

Summary:
Just an update on the trail system. We finished the Overmountain Victory Trial (OVT) a couple of weeks ago & are now cutting a new entrance trail so you don't have to go up the jeep road or the current entrance/exit trail. Once complete we'll have a nice complete loop without having to ride up & out the same section. We're also planning to improve the DH course next to prepare for the Cane Creek race in July. So as it stands right now we've got:

OVT at 5.5 miles - out & back 11 miles
Dark Mtn at a 5.5 mile loop
Fish Dam Creek at .5 mile - out & back 1 mile

We've been riding all these trails together with some loop variations & getting 20-21 miles! So if you haven't tried the trails lately be sure to come on out...well at least when the weather get better. The freeze & flaw combined with rain has OVT & Fish Dam Creek kind of muddy in sections. Dark Mtn is almost always in good shape since its the oldest trail & packed in the most. Almost forgot we have a new website (www.bmcc.us) so if you're planning to come one weekend just post on our forum & we'll try to get a little group together to show you around.

Later
Matt
BMCC Mountain Bike Coordinator
matta@bmcc.us

Recommended Route:
It's all good!!!

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Its been so long since I've had a chance to go to another trail...we blaze trail almost every Sunday morning. Check our forum for trail days... www.bmcc.us

Review Date
February 23, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: seatpost hucker ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
i went with a group of three cross country guys out here and got circles ran around me on the climbs (obviously when your on a P2 its gonna happen) but they were good guys and didnt mind letting me catch up. I really enjoyed this trail...it climb weren't to bad. Ill admit the whole time up i was like "ok ive seen no good downhills...something better change." It did. The downhill run from the top to the parking lot was worth the whole climb...ive been wanting to get back real bad ever since. Ill admit when i get back im gonna be a little girl and push up the downhill and play there all day. If your close to these trails go to'em. there worth the time and drive (especially if you got the gears).

"like totally ride on broham"

Recommended Route:
the whole thing the first time and then decide. its a beautiful trail no matter what. super clean and clear and some nice little jumps sitting around