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New Quarter
29 reviews
4.31 of 5
This is another great trail built and maintained by the Eastern Virginia Mountainbike Association (www.evma.org).
Part of the Confederate Defensive Line was on this property and there are three Civil War dugouts clearly visible in the first mile of the trail. Please respect the area's history by not disturbing them.
The trail is a 5.8 mile singletrack loop designed to be ridden counter-clockwise and is suitable for intermediate riders. Beginners will have trouble negotiating some of the tight turns and climbs, but there's nothing dangerous to contend with. All the obstacles are either reasonable or have a ride-around. The first 3 miles follow the contours of a ravine which runs from the parking lot to the park entrance and there is barely a flat section in it - you're going up or you're going down! Most of the trail has good flow and sweeping turns, but there are some tight turns on downhill sections to watch out for. Once you know the trail you can carry your speed. Most of the climbing in this section of the trail is between milepost 2 and milepost 3. The second half of the trail returns to the parking lot closer to the treeline. There is less climbing and fewer sharp turns, but still enough challenge to hold your interest. The trail has an offshoot a little way past the 3 mile post. Go straight for a shortcut or turn right for more of a challenge. At the next split in the trail, go left for a large log pile, or right to detour around it. After a double switchback climb and an uprooted tree made into a smooth ride-over is about the only flat area of the trail. It's fast and fun so make the most of it because there's more climbing ahead. When you get to bumps like plow furrows you're almost done.
If you've missed riding at Waller Mill since Hurricane Isabel, you need to check out this trail.
From I-64 take exit 242A to Route 199. After about a mile take "143 Williamsburg" exit and turn right onto Merrimac Trail heading toward Williamsburg.Turn right at the traffic light past the 7-11 Store (about 1.3 miles) onto Penniman Drive then take the next left onto Hubbard Lane. After about 1 mile turn right onto Lakeshead Drive. Lakeshead Drive ends at the park (a little over a mile). If the park gates are open, drive in to the parking lot. The trail head is on the left side of the road just before the turn to the parking lot. The trail is designed to be ridden counter-clockwise. If the gates are closed, park in the turn-around area to your left. Ride over the grassy knoll on the left side of the entrance gate and look for a trail at the tree line. This is a short cut-out trail. Turn right when you reach the main trail. Per York County Parks it's OK to ride the trail during daylight hours when the gate is closed, but the bathrooms are closed and you ride at your own ris
Summary: I rode this trail today with my wife for the first time, and we both enjoyed it a lot! It has a great mix of fast flat track, and bumpy, technical track. Not too many hills or obstacles to keep your mind too busy, but enough to keep you on your toes. Well marked, extremely well kept, and a lot of fun!
Other recommended trails in the same area: York River
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Summary: Excellent XC trail! Although never an easy task, the EVMA crew has been able to lay out a fairly technically challenging, yet environmentally sound, cross-country single track. The trail flows at a good consistent pace, with just the right touch of obstacles to be challenging for the majority of riders, yet not scare away the inexperienced riders. Good workout trail - you can get into a specific heart rate zone and flow with it for miles. There is one spot where you blast through a series of never-ending mid-to-high speed switchbacks in a lush, green forest. I think there is a black hole back there because my bike seems to effortlessly pick up speed as I slice back and forth along the loamy trail, dodging flashes of greenery. Sweet! The trail even has an optional series of north shore-type obstacles near the trail head. Another key to the success of this trail is the comradeship found at the trailhead. It’s long been a staple of the local mountain bike scene.
Summary: I ride this trial 2-3 times a week...It has something for every level of rider...The small jump between mile 2-2.5 is nice...Only wish there were more...The log obstacles are fun and help with bike skills...Beginners may find some of the climbs exhausting, but nothing too difficult...Switchbacks are fun and keep you on your toes...Keep up the good work EVMA...
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Summary: I have a great time on this trail. It's fun and not very technical. I enjoy going over the log piles. They give you a little bit of a challenge. Overall a nice, fast, smooth ride. One of my favorites in the area.
Recommended Route: Follow sign at trailhead.
Other recommended trails in the same area: Freedom Park, York River. Bring back Waller Mill!
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Summary: A fast, fun trail where the fun to work ratio is way on the fun side. Without a doubt the fastest trail in the area. You can carry speed here better than any other trail in the area. The only down side is that it is not the hardest work out. I wish every trail had this problem. Just a lot of fun.
Other recommended trails in the same area: York River, Upper County Park, Wahrani.
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