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San Lee Park

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Overall :   3.6 / 5.0   based on 10 votes
Technical :   3.9 / 5.0   based on 10 votes
Climbing :   3.3 / 5.0   based on 10 votes
Freeride :   2.1 / 5.0   based on 10 votes
Scenery/Wildlife :   2.9 / 5.0   based on 10 votes
Flow :   3.0 / 5.0   based on 5 votes


Description: A couple laps here and you've had a good ride. Several creek crossings and a couple big hills. There are two relativley new sections, the Gauntlet and Freefall. These two sections are littered with large rocks that will test your technical riding ability. There are bypasses for those choosing to skip them.
Location:Sanford
Miles: 6 miles
Skill Level: Intermediate with two advanced sections
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Park Hours
November-March
Monday-Sunday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

April
Monday-Sunday 6:30 am to 7:00 pm

May-August
Monday-Sunday 6:30 am to 8:00 pm

September
Monday-Sunday 6:30 am to 7:00 pm

October
Monday-Sunday 6:30 am to 6:00 pm

San-Lee Park is Closed:
New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1, 2009
Thanksgiving -- Thursday & Friday, November 26th, & 27th, 2009
Christmas – Thursday, & Friday, December 24th & 25th Saturday & Sunday December 26th, & 27th, 2009

Directions:

Take 421 South into Sanford.
Exit onto the new Sanford bypass hwy Southeast (exit #70.)
After ~4 miles, exit on Kelly Rd, turn left.
1 mile later, Kelly Rd T intersects with Pumping Station Road.
Turn right. Sanlee park is 1/2 miles on the right side of the road.
Turn into San Lee Park. Go to the top of the hill to park.
The ride starts up the gravel road from this parking area.
Night riding is not allowed here except for organized group rides.

Driving Directions via Yahoo

Sanlee Trail Map



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San Lee Park trail has been reviewed 10 times by our trianglemtb.com guests.

Reviewed by:slirty
Reviewed on:03/08/2010
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Reviewed by:jhstallings
Reviewed on:12/25/2009
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As of Christmas day 2009 San-Lee Park can not be reviewed. When it reopens after the holiday schedule the trail will be much more different than what it is now. There have been many additions and changes to the trail during the month of December, and they will continue to go on while the park is closed during the Christmas/New Years holidays. So after the holidays all you Raleigh guys need to come see what us Sanford guys have constructed. I think you will love it.
Reviewed by:jscusmcvet
Reviewed on:10/23/2009
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Great ride. I found the gauntlet and freefall sections to be the most technical of the trails I have ridden in this area. I could not clean either of them, but will work towards it. The trail really only flowed in a couple sections, most of it was work, but fun none the less. I would avoid this trail on a rigid bike or with true beginners. Hard tails and fs, have at it. If you can clear freefall and gauntlet and don't mind riding with a slowpoke, PM me so I can watch your lines :-)
Reviewed by:Stumpjumper
Reviewed on:09/03/2009
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Reviewed by:Pivot_Head
Reviewed on:04/18/2009
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An enjoyable trail and a good workout. The Free Fall rock garden is quite a challenge, but it can be bypassed. Whichever direction you choose to ride, you will be presented with some uphill grinding to start out. A few new sections add some length.
Reviewed by:jimhess
Reviewed on:03/27/2009
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Really good work out and close to home.
Reviewed by:Stumpjumper
Reviewed on:03/16/2009
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Reviewed by:Jack
Reviewed on:03/03/2009
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Reviewed by:Bmateo
Reviewed on:03/01/2009
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I guess the numbers of stars is subjective, but it is a good overall trail with lots of technical stuff, and lots of climbing. No chance to rate flow, but it makes you work most of the trail, so flow would probably take a small hit if I rated it.
Reviewed by:MarkMTB
Reviewed on:03/01/2009
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Lots of new sections have gone in over the past few years that have really increased the fun factor with some rocky, more technical lines. Trails drain well after rain. Governors Creek is nearby and worth checking out if you're making a long drive down to Sanford.