volleybrad wrote:Intrigued by the Merrell trail, my buddy and I decided to head out to the G.Rap. area for a long weekend. What are some other must-rides out that way (along with a short description)?
If it helps - favorite trails on the east side are Maybury, Island Lake, Stony Creek, Addison Oaks, Novi Tree Farm, & River Bends.
Thanks folks!
-Brad
Ionia State Recreation Area (SRA) - old trail, flowy, nice views of the river in the fall, some bridges
Cannonsburg State Game Area (SGA) -old trail, flowy, good climbing, very well used (closes for hunting so get there now)
Cannonsburg Ski Area (CSA) - hilly, flowy, great climbs, can be combined with the SGA via connector to Egypt valley road for 17 mile ride.
Luton - really flowy, most miles of any one trail in the area
Merrell - flowy, technical in parts, great downhills to bomb
Edwards Creek - technical, a bike skill challenge, can be combined with the Shearer road trail via flat river rail trail for total 17 mile ride.
You do all those and you will be a very happy camper. All are different from one another.