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Mint Springs Park
3 reviews
4 of 5
The trails are moderately rocky, a little washed out in places, and there's lots of weeds at your feet in the summertime. They generally go up into the woods with a rather steep climb - probably not good for beginners. I haven't ridden all of the trails yet, and hope people will post thier favorite routes and reviews. I believe there's not more than a few miles of trails here, but seems like it'll make for great training loops. Be careful, there's bear here!
Take 240 into Crozet - at the 4 way stop (the major intersection "downtown" is a 4 way stop sign) Go westward onto Rt 799, or Railroad Ave. Follow the main road for about a mile and turn left into Mint Springs Valley Park. Drive to the end of the park road and park. There are a number of trailheads - 1 - go across the dam, 2 - go behind the beach and say close to the woods, and 3 - ride for the big field at the end of the park road and a trail starts there too.
Summary: Great trails, best in Albemarle county. The CAMBA just made a new trail and did great overhaul trail mtc that has made a huge difference. There is a map you can access via the www.albemarle.org county website for Mint Springs Park.
Overall great terrain, wild downhills, just a compact park, but you can easily get a good hours ride in without much repeat of trails.
By the way, the map above is not anywhere near Crozet, VA.
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Review Date December 2, 2003
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty 4 of 5
Technical Difficulty 4 of 5
Ridden Trail: Once a week
Reviewed by: JA
,
Weekend Warrior
Summary: Overall, Mint Springs is a pretty good place to get some exercise - not any epic rides here, but enough elevation to make a great work out and enough downhill to cramp your hands a bit. Great for Crozetians. Probably very similar to O-Hill in C'ville, but not crowded at all and better looking.
Recommended Route: From the parking lot, go behind the lake and stay straight until you see a trail off to the left. Start there, go about 300 yards and turn left. This will take you to the top of the "mountain". You'll reach an intersection - go straight and stay straight until you can turn left onto the "big survey" trail. Stay on this - it will take you around the mountain with some great views of the valley below, then take you on a long and rocky downhill. Turn left at the trail intersection after the waterfall and you'll come out at the big field. Enjoy!
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Review Date December 2, 2003
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty 4 of 5
Technical Difficulty 4 of 5
Ridden Trail: Once a week
Reviewed by: Jamas
,
Weekend Warrior
Summary: Overall, Mint Springs is a pretty good place to get some exercise - not any epic rides here, but enough elevation to make a great work out and enough downhill to cramp your hands a bit. Great for Crozetians. Probably very similar to O-Hill in C'ville, but not crowded at all and better looking.
Recommended Route: From the parking lot, go behind the lake and stay straight until you see a trail off to the left. Start there, go about 300 yards and turn left. This will take you to the top of the "mountain". You'll reach an intersection - go straight and stay straight until you can turn left onto the "big survey" trail. Stay on this - it will take you around the mountain with some great views of the valley below, then take you on a long and rocky downhill. Turn left at the trail intersection after the waterfall and you'll come out at the big field. Enjoy!
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