Vance Trail

Vance Trail

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	Vance Trail
Location:	Mississippi
Nearest Town:	Liberty
Directions to Trailhead:	Take Highway 24 west out of Liberty approximately 2 miles. The Ethyl Stratton Vance Natural Area is marked by a large sign on the left. Enter the park and proceed past the large metal building to the trailhead. The trailhead is marked by a small sign and a mailbox for maps.
Trail Description:	This trail is exclusively tight singletrack. The topography ranges from hills to riverbottom in about equal portions. This is a fairly technical trail with some difficult side hill descents and river bluff hugging sections
Trail Length:	8.5 miles
Trail Type:	Singletrack
Skill Level:	Intermediate
Submitted By:	Tom Catchings

Carey Lambert from Madison, MS Date: January 21, 2003 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: Clear Springs
Review: Great trail! Fast, interesting sections along river. Something for everyone. A little muddy on my visit but all ridable. Locals doing a good job of maintaining. Will definitely ride again.	Overall Rating:

Don Blankenstein from Natchez Date: January 19, 2003 Trail Ridden: Every few months
Recommended Route: Keep the orange ribbon on your right Other recommended trails in the same area: Clear Springs
Review: Lots of fun! Tight, twisty, technical! Laid out real well! Thanks Guy's! Had a couple of muddy spots, but we rode through it all without stopping. Some reroutes are probably needed near the river edge as the trail is literally hanging, but you can go to the side as needed. Be sure to try the mega climb across the road on the last Mile or so. Very few will make it without pushing! Grat fun, we will be back!	Overall Rating:

Aaron Tiffee from Natchez, MS Date: September 12, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: either way Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: Super trail. If you ride it the right way from the trail head(where the mail box is) there is a short downhill section of tight singletrack and gravel. If you want a fast ride then ride the trail in reverse(clockwise). You catch all of the downhills this way, be careful you don't bail into the river. It gets close at times. Lots of fun for everyone from beginner to hotrods. Good place for the family to come for a camping and riding weekend. We ride it almost every saturday at about 4:00PM(before the early dark of winter gets here)if any one is interested in a big ride	Overall Rating:

Lee Tonglet from Osyka, Ms. Date: November 26, 2000 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: Really great trail. Alot of effort in the trail layout. Plenty twisties. A little water, a little mud, a little sand, a little hard pack. This trail had it all. I WILL RIDE IT AGAIN.	Overall Rating:

Greg Grace from Ridgeland, MS Date: November 26, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Start at the trail head and follow the markings Other recommended trails in the same area: Clear Springs
Review: Very good sinlgle track! Bikes and Hikes are the only activties allowed on the trail(No Horses or motorized vehicles). The trail is maintained by the locals (Thanks! Tommy, Richard and Frank) The trail is 9 miles in length and all wooded. Very nice layout.There is also Camping at the site. There are bridges that cross several streams as you go.	Overall Rating:

Richard Sullivan from Liberty Ms USA Date: November 17, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: at trailhead follow small white arrows or can be ridden other routes Other recommended trails in the same area: clear springs
Review: some hills some rolling all fun	Overall Rating: