Review Date
August 13, 2009

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: RyanHerb ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
All the reviews of this trail are spot on. Trail is in great shape with some challenging ups, roots, downed trees and dirt jumps for some thrills. Although be careful extremely busy trail with bikers and hikers with children scattered all along the trail. I ran into 10 or so bikers and 5 or so groups of people with kids. The view of the lake is nice.

Recommended Route:
See other reviews

Review Date
July 3, 2009

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: knaprd ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I am writing this review to confirm that the earlier reviews are still descriptive of this trail as of May 2009. I enjoyed this trail a great deal and am happy to report that the trail is in great shape and well marked. While it may not be the most technically challenging trail in the area, it does have several long climbs and will challenge your fitness level. Other than that, check out the other reviews for more detail about the trail. Enjoy!

Review Date
January 8, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: Asahi ,  Racer

Summary:
New trail is being built. Phase one will reconstruct one small bridge, build two new bridges in the low areas and then we will add 1.5-2 miles to the interior of the existing loop. We have phase 2 that is approved will add an additional 3/4 mile and make approx 7 mile system. IF you have ideas for the area or want to help check the SORBA Chattanooga calendar for work days.

Here is an up to date trail guide
http://www.sorbachattanooga.org/trails/trails.php?state=8&trail=54

http://www.sorbachattanooga.org/forums/calendar.php

Recommended Route:
Clockwise

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Raccoon Mountain.

Review Date
December 24, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: Harvo ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
More trail to ride now. SORBA is adding several more miles and a couple of bridges. The loose hill that erodes has been taken out - trail rerouted around it. Still a blast. Watch out for poison oak.

Review Date
September 9, 2005

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: ChipV ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Twisty single track, some roots, moderate climbs & decents...The lower portion tends to flood after heavy rain. All in all a good trail to hit after work if you live near by & are pressed for time, but not something I would waste a free Saturday on.

Recommended Route:
I ride the lolipop portion counter clockwise...just get out there & wander around.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
It is a shame there are not more trail near Chattanooga. There are so many places that have great potential but do not allow mountain bikes. Everyone has covered most of the XCish trails withing an hours drive, but I would put in Pigeon Mountain, Iron Mountain, Sumac, & Wendy Gap- they are not as manicured as the Ocoee/ Chilhowee trails and offer a few more log crossings, technical sections.

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