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Angler's Ridge

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Category	Average Rating
Overall :	4.7 / 5.0   based on 14 votes
Technical :	3.0 / 5.0   based on 14 votes
Climbing :	3.7 / 5.0   based on 14 votes
Freeride :	1.6 / 5.0   based on 14 votes
Scenery/Wildlife :	4.1 / 5.0   based on 14 votes
Flow :	4.5 / 5.0   based on 14 votes

Description
Location: Danville, Virginia
Miles: 25
Skill Level: Novice to Intermediate
More Info : SVMBA

Map
Directions
Park Hours and Fees
Rules of the Trail

The Angler's Ridge trail system is a wonderful set of trails well worth the drive from the Triangle. These trails are narrowish rolling trails with enough rocks and roots to keep you on your toes. Witchback Mountain trail is now complete, bumping the mileage up to 25 miles. It breaks off from the Angler's Ridge trail shortly after leaving the parking lot.

SVMBA needs your help!

If you've ridden Anglers, please share your thoughts by submitting a trail review.

SVMBA will be meeting with City Council soon to discuss the economic impact that Virginia's 5th highest ranked trail system has had on the community over the past 7 years. Important points to include ...

the time and mileage you drive "roundtrip" to visit Danville, how many visits you've made in the past 6/12 months, what type of rider you are, do you bring your family, how are the trails at Anglers different from your "local" trails, what do you think about the races and other events, etc.

City Council and Economic Development members just need more insight from users as to the true "value" of the trail system. They don't hate trails ... they just simply don't see the "diamond" in the rough. The misnomer of "mountain bike" confuses them because they simply don't believe there are any "mountains" anywhere near Danville. Part of SVMBA's presentation will be to discuss the "broad" use of the term "mountain" to describe "natural surface" trail riding and running. Your comments WILL be included in the presentation.

Directions
From I85 Take exit US-70 W/NC-86 N onto US-70 W - go 6.5 miles.
Turn right on NC 86 N(NC-86)
In Yanceville, NC 86 breaks from NC-62. Turn right to stay on US-86. Watch for this.
Just as you enter Danville, take ramp onto Danville Expy(US-29 N) toward South Boston/VA-265 N.
After you cross over the Dan River (~2.6 miles) Turn right onto River Park Dr.
0.4 miles and the road t-interesects Stinton Dr. Turn right.
Go 0.1 miles and turn left on to Northside Dr. Look for the boat launching ramp sign.
Take this all the way to the end past the water treatment plant to the large parking lot.

Park Hours
Dawn until dusk. There are no fees to ride here.

Rules of the Trail

1. All riders must wear a helmet.
2. Respect the rights of all other trail users and obey park rules and regulations. Bikers must always yield to walkers.
3. Plan Ahead.
4. Keep your bike under control.
5. Do not disturb or alarm wildlife.
6. Leave no trace (don't litter).
7. Allow time to finish outings before the park closes.

This trail is not open for night riding except under organized night ride events coordinated with SVMBA

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Angler's Ridge trail has been reviewed 14 times by our trianglemtb.com guests.

Reviewed by: slirty Reviewed on: 10/31/2011 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	No detailed review given.
Reviewed by: Ekim Reviewed on: 02/22/2011 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	I found this trail system to be extremely fast, flowy and fun! The trails are well marked and with a little effort, easy to combine to make some fun loops. Only down side was the proximity of the waste water treatment plant to the "witch hill" loop. If the wind is blowing in the wrong direction, you get a nose full of sewer smell. Otherwise, the trails over all are very scenic and you will spot tons of wildlife along the way. SVMBA has done an excellent job of maintaining and creating some of the most fun single track I have been on in this area. I strongly recommend taking a day to check out this trail system.
Reviewed by: Stumpjumper Reviewed on: 12/03/2010 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	No detailed review given.
Reviewed by: kayaker Reviewed on: 10/24/2010 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Though not super technical, Angler's Ridge was lots of fun. We rode three loops; Witchback, Red, and Green for a total of a little over 20 miles. The Witchback loop is much more climbing per mile than anything in the Triangle area and I was glad we went there first. The red loop is well marked and even though it intersects many other trails it's easy to stay on the loop without a map. The loop has lots of smooth flow sections followed by 100 yard killer uphills so be ready to downshift. Definitely worth the drive and not much farther than New Light for those of us in Durham or Chapel Hill.
Reviewed by: jeremyt Reviewed on: 08/09/2010 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Very fun trail, never disappointed when I go here. Some good climbs that you won't see in the Raleigh area mixed with excellent downhills and jumps mixed into the flow. Huge teeter out there as well. Beautiful area, lots of turtles on the trail the last time I went! The new trail (Witchback) behind the plant is fairly intense as far as climbing. Its only ~3-4 miles long, but includes half a dozen good climbs, of which at least 3 are fairly steep and technical (roots/rocks/switchbacks). After doing the regular Anglers trails, this one will take the rest of whatever you have left.
Reviewed by: Superpilot Reviewed on: 07/15/2010 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Very nice trail system. It's a little confusing trying to figure out which routes to take, but the Southern Virginia mountain bike association has color coded routes and maps on their website to help, there's a map in the parking lot too. Lots more climbing than you can get in the Triangle. The Camel Back downhill (if you do it in the right direction) at the end is excellent. Good place to get some climbing in, without having to drive too far west. It's almost like a Chapel Hill trail system (not quite that tight though) with more vertical change, it's even close to the Danville airport. Loved it.
Reviewed by: deceptively slow Reviewed on: 07/08/2010 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Great trails but get a map. We had trouble following trails even though most were well-marked. It is worth the drive (other than a speeding ticket).
Reviewed by: Pete Reviewed on: 06/21/2010 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Great trail system. Most of my stars are in relation to what you'd find on most Triangle trails (so a little more technical and a little more climbing). A nice step-up for someone who is comfortable riding most everything in the RDU area.
Reviewed by: velocrazy Reviewed on: 06/17/2010 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Very fun trial system, lots of differing terrain. There are some pretty steep climbs that tax the legs. Great place to go for a day trip or the weekend!
Reviewed by: Rusted Reviewed on: 06/04/2010 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	I've been up there for mtn biking and trailing a couple times this year. I find it definitely worth the drive up from Chapel Hill. I even like to stop there on the way up North when we visit my wifes alma mater in Staunton. Plus if you ever need to buy anything from supplies to a meal, Danville is right there and has everything really close. I'm looking for some local camping areas so I can arrange a group weekend up there.

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