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PREPARATIONS

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This is a popular trail that winds through the south of the park. It is also popular with hikers, so make sure you are respectful of other trail users.

Best to ride inter dry. The soils are very organic and fill up your tires even if it’s a little damp.

Eight Track on the west and Bobcat/Rock Ledges to the east. Both start with a climb and 8 track is the easier start. Oodles of gravel parking. Port-a-potties at the boat ramp.

Wait for it to be very dry. I rode here and while it was dry enough that I didn’t leave tracks my tires packed up with plenty of sticky mud. There are numerous stream crossings and just surface flow from further up hill so that’s what got me. The added weight made accelerating for the punchy climbs harder and braking suffered as well. The moisture made the roots very slippery and much off the trail is off camber. I walked when I saw standing water The upper section isn’t as technical as the lower. Flatter overall but very fun

The Rock Ledges Loop is a popular route near Lake Jacomo. There is some elevation gain, but you are paid off with sporadic views of the lake. The trail is challenging single track and is open to hikers, so make sure you are respectful of other trail users.

The Eight Track Loop is a popular hiking and mountain biking trail that traverses a number of different biospheres above Lake Jacomo. Expect numerous stream crossings. The trailhead itself offers stunning views across Lake Jacomo to the bluffs.