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Ride Summary:
Half and half single track and jeep trails. A short loop but lots of fun.
Trail Description:
Technical single track due to rooty sections and rolling jeep trails. The loop is short enough to do twice. Total mileage would only be 16 miles. This trail is a good workout for racers or a easy enough ride for families. The horse flies are huge! They bite so watch out for them. This trail is also a great ride after the sun goes down.
How to get there:
From Huntsville head south on I-45. Follow brown park signs on freeway to park.
From late arrival parking enter trail approx. 50 yards towards freeway. Follow jeep trail for 2 miles and take second right onto hiking trail. There is a sign here. Follow single track to next jeep road. Turn left (no bikes on trail above spillway). Turn right at end of jeep trail.
Stay on main jeep trail until it ends at utility station. Turn left then take the first right to the interpretive center. Cross road and enter bike trail (maps available here). Follow single track to jeep trail. Take a left back to parking or a right to start single track loop again.
Alternatively, park at interpretive center (just past ranger's office/entrance gate). Enter trail at sign across road (maps). Follow single track to jeep trail and turn right. Take first right at hiking trail sign and follow directions above. This loop is 6+ miles long.
Additional Notes:
Entrance fee or Texas Park Passport required.
| Posted by: MLH on 10/2/2011 |
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I live in Huntsville and ride these
trails on a regular basis. They are
well kept and give a very good cardio
workout. There is more than one trail
here so they can be combined to give a
different look every time you visit.
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| Posted by: Karlos Locos on 4/20/2010 |
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I've been riding the trails at HSP lately and really enjoy them. They aren't very technically challenging, but there's plenty of ups and downs to give you a great workout. Riding it both directions around the lake is like two totally different trails in one. If you can go on a day other than the weekend, you practically have the place to yourself. It's a very nice place to spend the day.
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| Posted by: Phil on 1/28/2010 |
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Im a weekend warrior. While none of the trails are real technical, occasional sand & roots can test your skills. I ride the Chinquapin (6.8mi) then the CCC trail (9.5mi). The latter has several hills that give you a real cardio workout.
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| Posted by: JC on 10/27/2009 |
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I would not recommend this trail. About half of the 8 mile trail has terrible roots. There is also alot of deep sand. It would be a good trail for families if it wasn't for the roots!
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| Posted by: cpblue on 7/31/2008 |
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Hot, dry, and sandy. A beginner's trail with some sweet spots. Easy to turned around and temporarily lost. They could really use some rain there.
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| Posted by: Steelworx (Indiana Rider) on 4/4/2008 |
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Trails in good shape rode 3/28/8 & 3/30/08 found trails to be fast and a good workout.Service road goes around perimeter of park ,tire ruts fairly smooth ,tree blocking way on SE portion. Singletrack is fun not too technical. I'd recommend to any beginner to intermediate riders.
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| Posted by: Nico on 4/13/2006 |
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Fun trail to learn technical skills. Lots of roots and elevation change, it will give you a heck of a work out. Scenery is awesome and lots of stuff for the whole family to enjoy besides riding.
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| Posted by: Ugleydawg on 7/19/2004 |
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You may want to do this trail in early spring when the numerous alligators are active in the lake.
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| Posted by: Uncle Buck on 9/7/2003 |
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One of largest mountain bike races in Texas is held here.I think this is one of the greatest areas for the anyone in the Houston region. You can ,picnic,BBQ,Swim,Fish, or just enjoy a day on the trail with your bike and all the trees. If you are advanced rider then take two or three loops around the 8 mile trail. Enjoy your ride and take a New youngster with you. You may become their hero.
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| Posted by: Josh Ryder on 8/21/2000 |
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I road this trail and it was much more challenging than it was made out to be. If you go around the park boundaries it can get very hard because of the up-hill climbs and the sandy conditions. It took me about 2 hours to complete the course. There are huge horse flys so watch out. But it is a very scenic trail because of the lake and the swamps. Check it out you will enjoy yourself.
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