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Roman Nose State Park
20 reviews
3.8 of 5
Single track with lots of climbing (short and steep), fast flowing sections, technical downhill sections. Short loop of 3 miles through the valley to the lake, up the rockgarden (very rocky climb) onto the bluffs. Very good view of the lake on top of the bluff. Turn
onto steep straight hill, downhill, more bluff riding.
Steep technical downhill, fast section to valley, up out of the valley, up 'Shanes hill' to the fastest downhill to small bluff to trailhead. Longer loop starts around the lake of the dam to the rockgarden,
I would say 5 or so miles.
Can be ridden in both directions, both flow real well. Some steep climbs are
too steep for most people, some downhills too rocky with too much endo factor. When dry these trails are
awesome, when wet don't even think about riding them.
The mud is thick and sticks to everything. The bluff sections dry up real good, the valley however doesn't.
Best thing after riding is the burger and fries at the
general store. Good caping spots, poor facilities. Watonga doesn't have a bike store, it is 1.5 hours NW from OKC in the middle of nowhere. Best thing to do
is to camp out and do some night and day riding.
No current map of trails.
Watonga is 1.5 hours NW from OKC, several ways to get there. Once in Watonga turn North at trafic lights to Roman Nose State Park. Inside park keep on main road until intersection down a hill, go up hill towards stables and lake, pass the horse-stables. Park at the General Store near lake. Double track near parking lot marks the start of the trails.
Summary: Roman Nose had a great year in 2006 and the 8-hour race, beat the trail into excellent shape.
I think this is my fav trail to ride in OK, it is so different from the others with the canyon views and the gypsum up on top- great flow and climbs that will challenge any rider.
2007 will bring two races out to RN and a 50 mile marathon race- solo and two man teams.
the OEF is working on 200' reroute early winter.
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Summary: Good singletrack with some technical areas in canyon/mesa terrain. Mostly open, but some parts wooded. Not too big of climbs, but some will still get your heart rate up. Watch out for cactus-bring tubes and slime. All loops have something a little different. Trail was maintained and not overgrown like many other OK trails in summer. Good views of the lake. Trail signs could use some work.
Recommended Route: All.
Other recommended trails in the same area: 12 Miles of Hell
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Summary: Pretty fun trail, rocky in some spots, tons of small cactus so ride Slime or tubeless. You lose cell reception @ 20 minutes to the park From I-40, however I have seen people successfully use them on the tops of the small hills within the park. Nice resturaunt open 9-8 everyday during camping season with resort at the trailhead by the tennis court (first right
at the pro golf shop when entering park).
Very quite place to camp and facilities are clean the majority of the time. The actual trail is about 1.5 hrs w/o stoping.
The bottom of the trail (Lakeshore loop) stays pretty wet most of the time being a few yards from the small lake. Bring spare parts if you plan on camping and riding it a couple of times no shop within an hour, at least.
Recommended Route: Exit 101 (281) or 108 (281 Spur), depending on direction your coming from stay on 281 until you hit Watonga. Go straight or north 281 turns into HWY 8 then make a right on 8-A you'll see a small park sign. to get to the trailhead make the first right after passing the Romannose sign right at th golf pro shop that road will take you to the resort (ok to park in) trailhead is by the tennins court.
Other recommended trails in the same area: None yet in the immediate area
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Review Date November 4, 2003
Overall Rating 3 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty 3 of 5
Technical Difficulty 4 of 5
Ridden Trail: Ridden Once
Visitors rate this review 4.00 of 5,
1 votes
Reviewed by: billyj7175
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Weekend Warrior
Summary: Best mt biking you're going to find in that area. I grew up less than 5 miles away from this trail, and knowing that area as a kid, there's not a spot there in that area that I haven't hiked, hunted or fished. I'm really stoked to finally see some good trails. Keep up the good work OEF! (gotta say hi to my bro'n-law Bob!)
Pre-ride Advice: Keep your eyes open for poison ivy, and rattlesnakes.
Post-ride Advice: Get the brisket or ribs at the Gen store....mmmmmm-good stuff.
Other recommended trails in the same area: None inside a hour drive...
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Review Date August 31, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty 4 of 5
Technical Difficulty 4 of 5
Ridden Trail: Every few months
Reviewed by: Randy
,
Weekend Warrior
Summary: OEF has put in lots of hours doing some great reroutes make the trail more rideable. They are having a 24 hour race their Sept 20-21. 24 Up the Nose. The trail should be in great shape. www.okearthbike.com for trail conditions and race link.
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