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

Review Date
May 29, 2007

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 1 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

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1.00 of 5, 5 votes

Reviewed by: bigmclargehuge ,  Downhiller

Summary:
Heads up everyone, the short connector trail between the XC trail and the Dirt Jump trail has been closed due to safety concerns. There are closures at each end of the connector trail. People have taken them down and ridden around them each time I've been out there since placing them and I'm asking for your help.
Unless you are dirt jumping please stay off of the dirt jump trail. XC riders have been riding over the jumps and crushing in the lips and not fixing them afterwards. But more importantly there have been close calls with XC riders riding up the jump line while the jumps are in use.
Not trying to cause static. Just want to preserve a peaceful and safe coexistence. There's plenty of trail out there for all of us. Thanks.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Ipswich. Hampton Super Track.

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