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May 4, 2009 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5
Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Once a month
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Reviewed by: homerjones
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Cross Country Rider Summary:
Primary trailhead is at Hamilton Creek Park, off Bell Rd. There are basicly two loops. The first being "beginners" that becomes "intermediate". There is an out route at the beginning of the intermediate. About the only difference between beg. and inter. is log crossing and slightly steeper climbs.
The second loop is "advanced", and marked well off of the intermediate loop crest. Beginner and intermediate trails are windie with some rock and roots. The advanced is more skill and endurance demanding. Compared to other trails in the area, more rock crossing, climbs, and drops. Good news is, to qoute the friend that first talked me into trying it, "There's nothing that you can't walk or ride around." If it looks scary, walk it or bipass it. Find a friendly line and ease through. It's all do-able and lots of fun. It will hurt you if you're not careful. In middle Tennessee, it's my favorite. Great confidence builder. Doing a full lap with no blood is something to be proud of. I was.
The down side is that it doesn't drain well. It takes two or three days of warm, breezy weather, after a mild rain to ride without trail damage and muck. Recommended Route:
My favorite route is right (counter-clockwise) on each loop.
The easiest is left (clockwise) through the beg./inter. and right (clockwise) through the advanced. The later gets you to the advanced entry quicker, with fresher legs. Fresh legs are good in the advanced. Other recommended trails in the same area:
I rank Mongomery Bell (White Bluff) a close second. Not nearly as techically demanding but lots of climbs and run-downs.
Lock 4 (Gallatin) is fast and flow-ie.
Bear Wheels at Defeated Creek (Carthage) is similar with the toughest climb this side of Raccoon Mt.
Chickasaw Trace (Fairview) is challenging. Spray for chiggers in the summer.
Then there's Raccoon Mt. (Tiftonia) that's not exactly "in the area" but combines the best of all of the above in a 16 mile loop.
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Review Date
November 15, 2003 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5
Technical Difficulty
3 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Once a week
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5.00 of 5,
1 votes
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Reviewed by: rtrick69
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Cross Country Rider Summary:
hey yall im new to nashville. i know this has nothin to do with the reveiw. but im lookin to meet some bikin buddys to hit the trails with. drop me a line. lets ride!!!! im used to ridin rock and dirt in chico california Recommended Route:
dont know yet......hlp me Other recommended trails in the same area:
hlp with this to plz...lol
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Review Date
February 17, 2002 Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Once a month
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Reviewed by: Squidman
, from Nashvill, Tn Summary:
It a great run that is nice and technicol. It is a lot
more developed now adays. Highly recomend it. Not for beginers!!! Recommended Route:
Start in Hamilton Creek Then cross over.
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Review Date
November 25, 2001 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Once a week
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Reviewed by: CHUCK"GATORMAN"COOK
, from HENDERSONVILLE,TN USA Summary:
ADVANCED PART OF THE TRAIL IS 6.6 MILES.THE TRUE MEANING OF MT-BIKING.IT HAS SOME REALLY TUFF STUFF.BIG TIME ROCKS,ROOTS,TREES AND MORE ROCKS.AND IF YOUR BAD ENOUGH,DO IT BACKWARDS.AND EVEN COOLER DO IT AT NIGHT.THIS TRAIL IS NOT FOR ROOKIES... Recommended Route:
FROM THE PARKING LOT.EASY 1 MILE,THEN FOLLOW THE ADVANCED SIGNS.IF,AND I SAID IF YOUR A GOOD RIDER.IF NOT JUST GO STRAIGHT AHEAD FOR THE OTHER 1.5 MILES. Other recommended trails in the same area:
LOCK 4 IN GALLITAN,TN.IS A GREAT TRAIL,CHICKASAW IN COLUMBIA,TN.
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Review Date
August 4, 2000 Overall Rating
 1 of 5
Ridden Trail:
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Reviewed by: GregRuff
, from Hermitage Summary:
This is not an approved trail. If you want this trail to be OPEN and LEGAL, then get with Tommy Hatcher and work with him to go through the proper channels. But don't ride or cut this trail until it is cleared. You could cause the club and all riders to lose other trails or prospective trails. Recommended Route:
Don't do this, this is exactly what we don't need folks. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Work with the Harpeth Bicycle Club on this and all other trails.
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