Reviewed by: Chris , from Sandy Springs, SC

Summary:
This is my favorite of all trails. It has no deliberately placed obstacles. If you like riding your bike in the woods but you don't do BMX maneuvers, or if you're a beginner, this trail is ideal. You can get up some speed on it and get a workout. There are no jumps, and that suits me just fine. There are no longer downed trees across the trail, and the trail is complete--the section that goes past the rec center is now open. You'll see some history on this trail--remains of old home places, remains of cars and trucks abandoned there before most of us were born, and even indentations left by cotton rows. You're likely to see lots of deer and maybe even a few fox. Don't worry about the foxes being less timid than you'd expect--they're tame, not rabid. With permission from the park staff, I've been maintaining this trail, so if you see downed trees or other problems, please send me an e-mail.

Recommended Route:
My favorite circuit is to start at the kiosk at the far end of the park, ride to and around the loop at the opposite end of the trail, and then retrace. This is an eight-mile circuit. Right now, the trail is marked with orange (and in some places, pink) surveyor's tape in the trees. Be sure to follow these markings and not the indentations in the forest floor--there are deer trails that will lead you astray. In response to a recommendation from the park staff, I plan to replace the pink and orange tape with blue--I hope to have that finished before the leaves fall in the autumn.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Issaqueena has several first class beginner trails. Hickory Knob has a beginner trail too (Beaver Run), but it is blocked in several spots by deliberately placed obstacles without bypasses.

Reviewed by: Bill , from Anderson

Summary:
My wife loves this trail. It is very easy with virtually no climbing(only slight inclines). My wife gets a workout and I spen time communing with nature. Really though it is a great family trail and/or a good way to get into mtb'ing.
Right now though there are several trees down from storm, so it might take a while for the park to get it all cleared away. 5 stars for somewhere to take family.

Recommended Route:
Out & Back

Reviewed by: Brenda , from Fall Branch, TN

Summary:
Great beginner trail. A new trail that has character of old trails. Easy to follow as it winds through the trees. You can pedal slowing and enjoy the scenic views and wildlife or you can crank and get that heart pumping. Beautiful state park with camping. Would love to ride at night.

Recommended Route:
out and back

Reviewed by: mike king , from anderson,sc.usa

Summary:
they ...this is a great trail....its getting all grown over and i cant figure that out...good view of the lake...lots of switchbacks...its really a good one with lots of potential....any one want to organize a clean up let me know

Recommended Route:
the trails arent named ...mystery trail....

Other recommended trails in the same area:
only ridden in oklahoma ...this is the first home town trail for me