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Croft State Park
2 reviews
4.5 of 5
Starting from the parking area this somewhat challenging trail has something for just about everyone. There is enough climbing, fast down hills, and hard packed sections, which allow fairly high speeds to satisfy the intermediates and experts, but may be too much for beginners. Several connector trails provide variation and new challenges, especially the Idaho pass, which is more technical. It has two 15 ft gulleys that will leave you eatin dirt if your not careful! You will ride alongside and cross some scenic creeks, and through forested areas, which provide shade from the summer sun. Watch out for wildlife in this area, especially squirrels, turkey and deer. Be aware that after a rain there can be some mud and slippery sections.
From Spartanburg, drive southeast on SC 56. Pass the main entrance to Croft State Natural Area and continue to Groce Road (Sign for Southside Park). Turn left and drive to the parking area near the ball field.
Summary: First time riding this trail. Found it to be well taken care of, actually met some of the UMBA guys working on it out there. A strip map is available at trail head, which is pretty accurate. Trail was fast, no hard climbs but enough small to medium ones close together to help get you breathing hard. Nice scenery near the river. Good trail, will ride again when back in the area. Open to bikers all week. their may be a few horses their - remember get off the bike and be friendly. I met some hikers, very nice group.
Recommended Route: Use the map, their are many routes you can make using the south loop and the outer loop along with many off shot trails. All are marked
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Review Date November 25, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty 3 of 5
Technical Difficulty 3 of 5
Ridden Trail: Ridden Once
Reviewed by: tcactionsports
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Weekend Warrior
Summary: We got to the trail kind of late in the day which isn't good if you don't know the trail. we went right after we left the parking lot, but everyone else was going opposite us, so I am guessing to go left on the loop is the most desirable route. Watch for the little side trails, they will really get you turned around. we ended up riding for about and hour in the dark and are 99% sure someone was following us which was really freaky! When we got to the car we saw a flashlight coming through the woods towards us so we hauled a-- pretty quick!!
Other then that this trail is really awesome. Some technical stuff, lots of speed and quick windy trails. Just give yourself plenty of daylight!!
Recommended Route: download map from trail link and head clockwise.
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