they weren't blocked on Sunday.

PScherer79 wrote on 07/10/17 at 11:41pm:

The new trail is fine, like when your wife tells you she's fine, or it's fine.  It's fine like that (not really fine).  It really is the truest mountain biking related juxtaposition of Fort Mill to Charlotte.  Take something cool, move it to SC and water it down for families and Fort Millionaires.  If you appreciate the endless true single track in Charlotte, the all-but-paved Paradise loop at ASCG is probably not for you.  A MTB trail without roots is like a yard without trees.  Welcome to Fort Mill.

In the article above ( (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)), they do mention about building more trails. That's about the extent of it though.

So if they tore down the check in hut where can you get onto the trail by there? I'm talking by the baseball fields and the rec center?

I rode ASC for the first time today. sadly I never got to ride the trails that you can no longer access, but I had a great time on Paradise. Fast and flows well. Did 14+ miles all in all. Ended up getting a membership on the way out. I will be back often now that I've moved and it's one of the closest trails to me. 

Phil

jkintn wrote on 07/11/17 at 6:30pm:


Not connected with Springs, just a rider that lives close by. I miss east and school just like everyone, and hate that the technical parts of the trail system are now gone. The only challenging part now is the small rock garden... anyway, I was told by one of the check in attendants that more trails are in the plans, heck I wish they would open up the other side of 21 to bikes.
So if you want a super fast short 9 mile lap ride springs, it's a nice option for a recovery ride or a family day in the woods.

I get about 8.6 mi from the rec center & back.  Maybe the new trail will be less sanitized than Paradise/Avery loops.  Gonna really miss Sugar!

IntheBush wrote on 07/31/17 at 1:30am:


This^

The trail is brand new, its not going to stay the way it is forever. Over time the dirt will wash away, the roots will begin to show up, the foliage on the side of the trail will begin to grow in,  the trail will develop more character.

You can't just build new trail, particularly in a fast period of time, that is going to be like Sugar. 

I agree completely in terms of the need to build durable, self-sustaining trails & you are right, Paradise Loop is really fun to ride as it allows for much faster speeds due to it's design, which is top-notch & I'm extremely appreciative that we get to ride there at all.  I'm riding there today, as a matter of fact.  All I'm saying is Sugar had a lot more character to it in terms of it's level of difficulty (i.e. climbing & narrow corridor) in comparison to the rest of the trail & it will be sorely missed.  I guess since I've been riding Ft. Mill for > 20 years change is difficult to accept, but ASG has been all about change since they 1st banned bikes from the train trestle/dairy barn side of the property.  If it's roots & erosion you want then head on over to the Marion Deihl (sp?) side of the Back Yard!  I hit it yesterday for the 1st time in over a year & was pleasantly challenged by the oldest trail in town!  Jack Crouch has done a Great Job with the new re-route...thanks Jack!

Plenty of challenging spots still at Springs. 

Now, parts of it remind me of Sherman. Yep, that's what we'll call it.. 
Sherman, south cakalaki version.

But if you want a real challenge, you could do some laps on the toilet bowl.. Our version of the roller coaster. We aint got time for no kindergarten bs....

Ignore the 'danger, no trespassing' sign. Make sure you get a little air time when you go off the top, and no need to scratch your crack halfway through your ride. Your rear tire will do that for you..
And make sure you bring a buddy.