Harrison Bay

Harrison Bay

	Harrison Bay
Location:	Tennessee
Nearest Town:	Chattanooga
Directions to Trailhead:	58 hwy north to Harrison Bay state park. Left off of 58, left 1 mile up rd at Park entrance, another left to marina parking lot. Trailhead is marked.
Trail Description:	Fast, moderately flat and twisty singletrack. Views of lake and swimming areas.
Trail Length:	4.5 miles
Trail Type:	Singletrack
Skill Level:	Beginner
Submitted By:	Flyin' Squirrel

C from chickamauga, GA Date: July 30, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: go straight at the split Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: No this trail is not very difficult at all, BUT like the last reviewer said if you hammer it the whole way it can be pretty interesting. 2 laps at a kick ass pace makes for a nice ride...I would however try to avoid this trail on the weekends as it can be very crowded with hikers, joggers and OLD MEN WHO LOOSE CONTROL OF THEIR CRUISER BIKES RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU...anyway...	Overall Rating:

G from Chattanooga Date: July 22, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Good Ride but do it wide open Other recommended trails in the same area: Signal Mountain
Review: As fast as you can go is the only way to ride this course. When wide-open, it is technical, fun and a great workout. Don't let anybody fool you. All trails are easy if you poke. This is a beginner's trail but fun for anyone with the balls to peg it out.	Overall Rating:

Terry from Conyers, GA Date: April 29, 2002 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Seems to be obvious. Go right or left, you'll end up back at the split soon enough. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: I rode this trail just after a rain. The mud was thick in places, and many of the holes were much deeper than they looked. I almost face planted when my wheels dug in and brought me to a screeching halt. Overall, the ride is fun, but not challenging (except for the mud) The trail does deserve a bit higher score, so I am awarding 5 stars to move it up a bit.	Overall Rating:

Mike from Fayetteville, NC Date: April 13, 2002 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: I enjoyed this track but it is not very technical. It is extremely fast and there are some good views of the lake but if you want extreme then you might want to pass this one up. It does get really wet after a rain though.	Overall Rating:

Brad from Chattanooga, TN Date: May 19, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a year
Recommended Route: Don't go! Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: Easy double track trail. Not worth the trip, even if you live close by.	Overall Rating:

Tyler from Chattanooga, TN Date: June 3, 2000 Trail Ridden: Every few months
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: Edward's Point
Review: It is a fast 4.5 mile loop that is not very technicle. It is very fun when it has just rained and is muddy	Overall Rating:

Jonathan from Ooltewah, TN Date: March 23, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Take the right way and do the trail like 7 or 8 times to get a good workout. Other recommended trails in the same area: All of them
Review: Nice trail except for the part about it being to flat.	Overall Rating:

Penguin from Chattanooga, TN Date: November 2, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: There is one 4.5 mile loop. Ride it clockwise a few times and then counter clockwise. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: Fast, smooth, non-technical riding that is works best if you want to set a pace that will improve your conditioning. Don't expect this 4.5 mile loop to be technical enough to advance your riding skills as would a more rocky, twisty trail. This is a good place to take a beginner mountain biker, because it offers just enough challenge for the beginner without much potential for injury. If you ride fast, you MUST be watchful for joggers and hikers. A few blind turns makes it dangerous riding at high speeds because of the people hiking. The views from the penninsula on which this trail loop is on is very nice. If you do get board of the loop, then try riding around the park for a while. Overall, there's nothing extremely exciting about this trail unless you go at it at full speed. I'd miss having rocky trails if I rode here all the time. During the rainly season, parts of this can be submerged, thus reducing the amount of trails.	Overall Rating:

Mike Barron from Collegedale Date: February 19, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: Old TNT plant, Biology trail, Owl Hallow...all in Ooltewah area
Review: Good ride with a date, or for training for a race. You can set a pace and stick with it lap after lap--and the views keep you from getting bored.	Overall Rating:

Brandon Francis from Signal Mtn, Tennessee Date: February 14, 1999 Trail Ridden: Every few months
Recommended Route: You can ride the trail backwards or frontwards. Although it is a little more difficult backwards. Other recommended trails in the same area: Edwards point trail
Review: Its a great trail if you are a beginner. There are two entrances to the trail. It goes around the lake for about 4.5 miles. Has a great view of the lake. There a couple of minor hills about half way through the trail. Its a great trail to ride if you are camping at Harrison Bay state park.	Overall Rating:

michael pugh from Chattanooga TN Date: October 30, 1998 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Exactly how he described it above Other recommended trails in the same area: Volunteer site, All of the million Edwards point trails
Review: This trail I would definantly say is a begginer course, to easy for my likes but if you like you can really get to moving on this trail. I usually go backwards but I like it better going the normal route. It has stops at the side of the lake every 1 or 2 miles with a bench you can sit and enjoy the beautiful lake on. I would say this would be a good trail to get in shape on and not have to worry about injuries. Almost all of the trail is very well kept single track and is pretty twisty. Not really any hills but there are a few small ones	Overall Rating:

Brian from Harrison Tn Date: October 27, 1998 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: it doesn't matter which way you ride it. Most folks think that going to the left when you enter is slightly harder. Other recommended trails in the same area: Prentice Cooper Edwards Point
Review: This is a great beginner course. Not many hills and very fast when it is dry. It is twisty enough to let you practice some skills, but if you want to try to set the land speed record you can do that as well! It is mostly singletrack but there is sufficient room to pass. Be careful of the trail joggers and hikers becasue there are a couple of blind curves.	Overall Rating: