Elm Hill to Hamilton Creek Trail

Elm Hill to Hamilton Creek Trail

	Elm Hill to Hamilton Creek Trail
Location:	Tennessee
Nearest Town:	Nashville
Directions to Trailhead:	Elm Hill is located on Percy Priest Lake with Hamilton Creek just off of Bell Raod. Park in the Elm Hill recreation area at the first parking lot. Enter the trail at the first picnic bench.
Trail Description:	Right now the trail is rough and not well developed. It runs along the lake all the way to Hamilton Creek. This trail is a straight ride without switchbacks, it ranges from slow rocky technical sections to fast straight shots. There are several small streams to cross making the entire area mushy after rains. The end of the trail takes you under Bell Road via a large culvert. From here you can cross over and ride Hamilton Creek.
Trail Length:	4 miles
Trail Type:	Singletrack
Skill Level:	Advanced
Submitted By:	Robert

Squidman from Nashvill, Tn Date: February 17, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Start in Hamilton Creek Then cross over. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: It a great run that is nice and technicol. It is a lot more developed now adays. Highly recomend it. Not for beginers!!!	Overall Rating:

CHUCK"GATORMAN"COOK from HENDERSONVILLE,TN USA Date: November 25, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: FROM THE PARKING LOT.EASY 1 MILE,THEN FOLLOW THE ADVANCED SIGNS.IF,AND I SAID IF YOUR A GOOD RIDER.IF NOT JUST GO STRAIGHT AHEAD FOR THE OTHER 1.5 MILES. Other recommended trails in the same area: LOCK 4 IN GALLITAN,TN.IS A GREAT TRAIL,CHICKASAW IN COLUMBIA,TN.
Review: ADVANCED PART OF THE TRAIL IS 6.6 MILES.THE TRUE MEANING OF MT-BIKING.IT HAS SOME REALLY TUFF STUFF.BIG TIME ROCKS,ROOTS,TREES AND MORE ROCKS.AND IF YOUR BAD ENOUGH,DO IT BACKWARDS.AND EVEN COOLER DO IT AT NIGHT.THIS TRAIL IS NOT FOR ROOKIES...	Overall Rating:

GregRuff from Hermitage Date: August 4, 2000 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: Don't do this, this is exactly what we don't need folks. Other recommended trails in the same area: Work with the Harpeth Bicycle Club on this and all other trails.
Review: This is not an approved trail. If you want this trail to be OPEN and LEGAL, then get with Tommy Hatcher and work with him to go through the proper channels. But don't ride or cut this trail until it is cleared. You could cause the club and all riders to lose other trails or prospective trails.	Overall Rating:

Brian from Nashville Date: March 18, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: From Elm Hill Other recommended trails in the same area: Hamilton Creek
Review: This is a good trail, but needs to be developed more. I like to do exploration type rides away from the usual paths, so I liked this trail. It runs along the lake the entire way through Corp of Engineers property. Some of the trail is on abandoned asphalt roads giving you some speed. It may be harder to ride in the summer with all the leaves on the plants.	Overall Rating: