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Summary: A fun, physically demanding trail. Some sections are smooth and fast, others a small rock/root sections with some medium length climbing sections, while other areas are 5-8mph undulating and twisting. There are a couple long (5min climbs) and some amazing technical sections. This trail is extremely diverse from 20mph downhill shutes to long climbs, huge rocky sections, and tons of flowing corners. Its worth the visit for sure.
Recommended Route: I rode from the visitor center (most people riding from the south east corner of the trail) and took the trail anti-clockwise. I dropped into a very fun 1/4mi downhill with some rock ledges. For the next 1/2 of the trail there were medium length climbs with lots of twist and turns (none of them too tight, though, with some technical / rooted sections where I used most of my suspension travel. After 8mi or so I came to some flatter, faster sections with occasion rock gardens. At may 10mi I came to a trail labeled 'expert only' where there were 6 or so sections of very large rock structures (it felt like a baby Moab sometimes) with very steep / vertical drops. Very cool section. From the lowest part of this section I rode straight up a steep hill, onto the road, traveled 1/4mi to a power line area and dropped in by the gate across the road. More very fast sections with a few long climbs, a few nice jumps fast corners. 16mi later, back to the visitor center.
Summary: Made the 1 hr ride from home, stopped by suck creek cycle on the way up. This local shop does a 6:30pm ride every Thur.,Check out there web page!! Started at visitor center going counter clockwise, some pretty good drops on this expert trail so be on your toes. Well thought out trails, nice views, jumps, rocks, cool rock path built at base of dam!!! Two thumbs up to trail builders, i will defitenly be back and will invite all my friends!!!! You can get a good map of the trails at visitor center, just ask the friendly attendants.
Recommended Route: Ride them all if you have 2-3 hours, my favorite was the small intestine loop!!!!!!!!!On the map you can see why it's called that, but on the map it is named table rock advanced level 3.5 mi. Next trip maybe ride it clockwise, i passed 3 other riders coming towards me, and 1 guy and his dog went by going the same direction, during a food stop/photo op.
Other recommended trails in the same area: pinhoti trail at bear creek in Elijay Ga., Snake creek gap in Dalton/ Calhoun Ga.
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Summary: We rode the entire loop this morning and this is the most buff single track I have ridden at a single time. Miles and miles of it... Lost of large smooth boulders to ride over with not too much climbing. just rolling well groomed trails that are really allot of fun... I had a new rider with me and he is hooked for life yet I was still challenged. I really enjoyed the trail and even though it was on a weekend and the weather was great it was not busy...
All though it is about a 105 mile drive for me one way this will be a regular on my places to ride.. Very very nice....
Recommended Route: We started at the Visitors Center and went counter clockwise but you could go either way.... DO the loop and you will not be disappointed..
Other recommended trails in the same area: Chilhowie (sp)
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Summary: This is by far the best trail network in the southeast. 22+ miles of trails built so far. There is a new 8+ mile trail that will be ready spring time 09. The trails are fast and technical at times and great for any rider just about. The trails are marked well and the expert trails are some fun stuff. The Chunky freeride area is now open and still a work in progess, but there are some really fun lines to bomb down. Overall Raccoon Mtn is the $*@#. Less than 15 min from downtown Chattanooga, and all sorts of fun; from rock gardens to rock drops, fast tight twisting singletrack, to fun freeride areas; it is a great work in progress. Thank you to all the trail builders.
Recommended Route: Any which way you feel like going.
Other recommended trails in the same area: Signal mtn trails, and Booker T Washington state park, Occoe white water center.
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Summary: These trails have more different kinds of riding than anyone could need. From easy fast & fun smooth singletrack to 10 foot drops if you know where to find them.
Recommended Route: It all depends on how you feel that day. I think the rock gardens are super fun if you are skilled, brave, and feeling dialed in that day.
Other recommended trails in the same area: Tanasi, Chilhowee, Booker T
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