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Garner Recreation Park

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	open	06/21 6:01 am	the salmon of knowledge

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Category	Average Rating
Overall :	3.9 / 5.0   based on 13 votes
Technical :	3.3 / 5.0   based on 13 votes
Climbing :	3.3 / 5.0   based on 13 votes
Freeride :	2.2 / 5.0   based on 13 votes
Scenery/Wildlife :	3.0 / 5.0   based on 13 votes
Flow :	3.0 / 5.0   based on 2 votes

Description: 6 tight and twisty miles tucked in behind Garner Recreation Park. Spend some time exploring, it's worth it! A few technical areas and a big whoop de doo pit. Ride it backwards and forwards for a longer ride.

News! 1/13/2005
Just and update on the Garner trails, the new stuff is finished. Two new loops adding almost two miles to the trails. All the new stuff runs off to the right of the bridge at the creek down the old trail that used to deadend. One trail follows the creek and goes up behind the school playground. The other loop goes across the creek and ends back where you started at the blue trail.


Location: Garner
Miles: 6
Skill Level: Intermediate

Park Hours and Fees
No fee, hours from dawn to dusk.
Directions
From Raleigh take Highway 70 east to Garner, exit at Vandora Springs Road exit, turn left, go across the railroad tracks turn right, follow this about two miles to you see the old train depot on the right, just past the depot you will see Garner Recreation Park entrance on the left, turn in there and go all the way to the bottom of the parking lot. The trail head will be on the right over the bridge.

Driving Directions via Yahoo

Rules of the Trail
1) Trails closed when wet.

2) Trails close 1/2 hour before park closes.

3) Helmets required.

4) Don't litter.

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Garner Rec Park trail has been reviewed 13 times by our trianglemtb.com guests.

Reviewed by: labgeek Reviewed on: 06/09/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	tight and twisty are right.. this trail loops back on itself several times, yet it feels like you are pretty far removed from civilization. the trail builders have done a great job designing this trail so you get the most miles out of the acreage. the trails are very well maintained and usually drain and are ready to go within a day of all but the biggest of rainstorms. (still make sure they are open before you head out there) if you are looking for some freeride this is not the place for you, but if you want to get some XC miles in Garner has a good mixture of fast sections and challenging obstacles. Some people say that this is a good place for beginners but i would disagree, of camber rooty sections always give the newbies i have taken out there a hard time. however after the same newbies get some miles and other trails under there belt Garner is a great place to help them move up to the next level.
Reviewed by: Like2ride Reviewed on: 05/25/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	This is an OK trail; it would be great for a beginner to learn on. I traveled here one time when the other trails were closed, but as another review mentioned I can only see myself going again if I lived closer.
Reviewed by: Pugslyyy Reviewed on: 03/24/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Not Rated Report inappropriate review	Went out to Garner for the first time because Crabtree and Harris were closed. Glad I went - really enjoyed the trails. Nothing crazy but just some good fun riding and a few nice long gentle downhills where you can get some good speed going.
Reviewed by: Triebert Reviewed on: 03/21/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Not Rated Report inappropriate review	OK, if you live near by, otherwise its hard to find myself wanting to drive to ride these trails.
Reviewed by: Dutch Reviewed on: 03/19/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Not Rated Report inappropriate review	No detailed review given.
Reviewed by: rialbselur Reviewed on: 03/18/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Not Rated Report inappropriate review	I ride this trail all the time, and can't imagine having a better place to ride. I usually hit it after work so there is a time frame to consider. That in mind, the length of the trail is perfect. Weekend riding may dictate longer trails, but riding it CW and CCW is certainly a good option, and it remains fresh. My guess is that because there aren't any published maps, people don't know about the entire catalog of trails. Anyway, the mixture of whoops and good down hill sections up top, give this trail good free ride value. You won't get the vistas of other trails in the area, but for a good, challenging time...call on Garner!
Reviewed by: cpraneri Reviewed on: 03/12/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Not Rated Report inappropriate review	FYI to all: The person to contact at the Town to give your positive opinions, thanks and support is Sonia Shaw, Director Parks and Rec. Adding this to the "NOTE" above will make it easier for folks to call. You must call through the main number (shown above) to get to her desk.
Reviewed by: spd2002nc Reviewed on: 03/06/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Not Rated Report inappropriate review	Amazing Trail!
Reviewed by: DAG Reviewed on: 03/06/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Not Rated Report inappropriate review	My home turf, I love this trail. It's got some sections that will bust a lung out of you if you're into that kind of thing. I also found this trail to be ideal for single speed. And for those of you that enjoy speed, there's a nice out and back that allows for picking up some real nice speed. My son enjoys the huck area, though this trail is definitely not for beginner riders. There are a lot of roots to contend with, and I feel my riding gets better every time I ride here.
Reviewed by: SMAK Reviewed on: 03/06/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Not Rated Report inappropriate review	No detailed review given.

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