Review Date
December 20, 2011

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 1 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: win_pop123 ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
The good: well maintained, well marked, the best off road trail within 1.5 hour drive of charleston sc.
The bad: Pretty boring trail as mountain bike trails go but what else would you expect in the Low Country.

One more note. Not sure about the "required pass' thingy. i didn't see any signs indicating a pass was required.

Review Date
July 21, 2011

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: Mark Kendall ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Trail is good considering how flat this part of the country can be. Sand, roots, and gullies keep it interesting. Not a really hard trail, flows well and pretty tight single track. Many websites state you need a day pass from Naval office since it's on their land, but I've never gotten one and never had a problem. Pass is $10, must be applied for in person and takes 10 days to get it if approved. Good luck with that hassle. Trail is Not very technical. Maps at trailhead in a mailbox are helpful although trail is blazed/marked pretty well. Check Low Country Fat Tire Freaks on Facebook to make sure trail is open.

Recommended Route:
Red blaze main with any yellow blaze options. Clay pits, amazon, and Foster areas seemed the most interesting to me.

Review Date
September 26, 2010

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: John ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Theres about 19 total miles of single track here. It's a great trail network and the guys who built it should be thanked if you meet them out there. The trail is fast and flat, with some interesting sections to keep you on your toes. There's a see-saw, a few narrow wood ramps, lots of roots, a few rocky sections, tight trees, flowing hardpack, deep sand, deep mud, shallow sand. There's some detours you can take to lengthen your ride (make sure you do clay pits and and foster's loop). I think most people stick to the red loop, 13.5 miles, as this gives you the best chance NOT to eat a banana spider.

Recommended Route:
From parking lot:

Yellow > roadside paved trail > right onto blue before reentering forest > claypits > fosters > red back to parking lot

Other recommended trails in the same area:
None really, this is about the only thing worthy of our $$$ bikes

Review Date
January 22, 2010

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

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Reviewed by: cooter32 ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
THE best trail in the low country! There is a standard 12 mile non-repeating loop with many offshoots. It is a fast mostly level grade singletrack but not boring. It's definitely rugged. Full suspension preferred unless you enjoy getting beat up by the tree roots. It's a good mix from fast smooth hardpack to the technical twisty that turns in to some small climbs with a fast downhill section that a couple of step jumps have been incorporated. I do a 17mile loop that kind of backtracks but it is a blast. It is a swamp/forest with lots of wildlife. I have seen Bobcat, Alligators and tons of snakes.

Recommended Route:
Just jump in at the parking lot and go! Check out these clips I made on you tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp-SOkJTDR0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZh5ftoCH0Q&feature=related