Review Date
July 19, 2009

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: zfitz007 ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Lake Maury (Gatewood) is a great trail, IF you know where you are going, you have to go there at least 5 times, know the trails and know your way around to be able to get out there and just know where you are and where you are going. Don't get me wrong it is still great if you have never been, you just might find yourself doing a couple circles or maybe getting a little lost until you end up somewhere recognizable again. It is an intermediate trail, maybe slightly on the beginner side, but does have some stuff to keep you on your toes and entertained. It is a good workout with at least 10 miles of different trails to ride. I gave it a 4 for aerobic because you can basically make any trail as hard as you want it to be you just have to push yourself, and this trail is fun and entertaining which is what drives me to push myself and get a good work out here.

Recommended Route:
Find one that suits you, there are plenty of them, and seeing as there are no directions and no trail names, I can't tell you what trails I prefer or how to get there lol.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
New Quarter, Freedom, Harwood Mills, York river state park.

Review Date
May 31, 2009

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: jayjavi ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
the trail is simple. not very hard unless you are a beginner. hit the trail atleast twice to get a decent work out. a lot of hills. thats the most technical part about that. some jumps but nothing to crazy. some jumps are just in the wrong spot. other then that go hit the trail if your looking to have a good time and a good work out in the area.

Recommended Route:
enter the trail by the big Park sign at the main road. by the lake.

Review Date
March 31, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: dave_n_va ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Most of the trails at Lake Maury (Gatewood) are beginner to intermediate with a few tricks for the experts (log piles, skinnies and one Evil Knivel type jump across a stream). The outer loop follows the shoreline of Lake Maury and is closer to intermediate single track because of the numerous roots and a few small steep hills. The inner loop seems to run forever with lots of fast turns that make for exciting riding that will keep you interested for many visits. Its easy to become disoriented while riding the inner loop because it's primarily flat nondescript forest with few feature - you only get a few glimpses of the lake or rail road to obtain your orientation. A map of the park can be found at http://www.gpstrailsource.com/Maps.aspx?MapID=21. This site also has some other parks as well. Does anyone know what the earth works located in the central part of the park are from (Civil War fort or reservoir or ...)? It can sometimes be hard to find parking on a Saturday morning at the Gatewood Rd parking lot - get there early and enjoy.

Recommended Route:
All of the single track is worth riding.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
New Quarter
Freedom Park
York River State Park

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Review Date
March 26, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 5 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: molume ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I've been riding this trail a lot recently. It's really nice, but It'd be sweet if there were like some signs of where trails go or a map. It's Fun to ride around on because of all the different trails. I found some huge jumps today that are right next to the XC trail. There's also a sweet balance beam right in the beginning.

Recommended Route:
None

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Harwood Mills

Review Date
March 5, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: bcstevenson ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
This is my absolute favorite trail. This is the first trail I ever rode. Whenever we have new riders we take them to this trail. There is different trails to ride at different skill levels. The trail is like a bob sled cousre; smooth and fun. For every uphill there is a rewarding downhill. This trail is beautiful any time of the year. This is a wonderful trail because it still has parts that require technique. This is a rider friendly trail. I absolutely love it and you will too.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
New Quarter, Freedom, Harwood Mills, and York River State Parker