Trail Description:
Beantiful singletrack over rolling hills. Lots of sprint climbs and swooping downhills. Trail goes around Hensley Lake. elevation changes drastically, from high up in the trees to plowing through a part of the lake! (when the water is high). Lots of fun. Gorgeous views. Make sure you beginners have your climbing skills.
How to get there:
Take Hwy 99 to Fwy 41. Head north into Madera. Drive west on Avenue 145, then north on Road 33. (Don't worry, there are roadsigns.) On Road 33, take a right at an upcoming t-junction. From there you will shortly enter the Hensley Lake area. Look for the Buckridge sign (2nd big sign) and turn left, then an immediate right. The trail starts behind the "Fire Road" gate. You will see a bicycle trail sign a few yards down the trail to confirm.
| Posted by: Patch on 11/1/2011 |
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There is a crtiacil shortage of informative articles like this.
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| Posted by: durbin on 12/15/2008 |
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great trail, offers every kind of condition, climbing, downhill flats, and some obsticles. the trail is in great condition right now, water is low so it allows a few more options. go on saturadays and can ride with some local riders that meet every saturday at 9am some steep climbs. baddonkeywrestling.net
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| Posted by: JimminyHiMMINY on 8/4/2008 |
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what a bunch of pansies. good beginner trail. why do i get a lame message whenever i try to capitalize a single letter? that's not caps lock!! (previous sentence would have been in upper case but it's too annoying to write like that...oh i get it)
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| Posted by: Greenaero on 5/2/2005 |
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Apparently they went down to the lower levels of hell and brought this trial to Hensley Lake for everyone's enjoyment. This is NOT for beginners. The trail is not maintained well, if at all. The climbs are quite steep and full of deep ruts and rocks in some places. Some of the downhills are pretty good, but the trail is so overgrown that you can't see obstacles coming. The water is really high right now so bring your wet suit if you're foolish enough to go riding here.
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| Posted by: Lonnie on 6/23/2004 |
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I agree not for beginners. Fun climbing, more fun downhill. Great trail!!
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| Posted by: Bob H on 5/9/2004 |
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not beginner but a lot of fun! See the pics i posted
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| Posted by: Justin on 5/5/2004 |
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This is a very fun trail that has it all...Steep climbs, fast downhills, and even a few technical spots. It's the perfect ride for someone not looking for an all day ride.
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| Posted by: Patrick on 12/19/2003 |
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Not a beginner trail - but great riding. Single tracks with some boulders along the way and plenty of climbing. Winter conditions keep dust down and bugs in check.
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| Posted by: Melanie on 9/29/2001 |
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Great trail but would not call it a beginner trail. Kicked mine and my husband's butts with the steep climbs!
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