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Angler's Ridge

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Category	Average Rating
Overall :	4.7 / 5.0   based on 10 votes
Technical :	3.3 / 5.0   based on 10 votes
Climbing :	3.9 / 5.0   based on 10 votes
Freeride :	1.6 / 5.0   based on 10 votes
Scenery/Wildlife :	3.9 / 5.0   based on 10 votes
Flow :	4.4 / 5.0   based on 10 votes

Description
Location: Danville, Virginia
Miles: 18
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. There is a newer are being built next to the water treatment plant. This addition will add a significant amout of miles once completed.

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 10 times by our trianglemtb.com guests.

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.
Reviewed by: MarkMTB Reviewed on: 05/16/2010 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Wish this trail system was a tad closer, but definitely worth the drive, esp. since there are a good number of miles out there. More climbing than local trails. Favorite - Crooked Stick. New trail ("Witchland" ?) is going to be a nice addition going in closer to the treatment plant; some good climbing w/ a few tight, loose switchbacks.
Reviewed by: pewpewpew Reviewed on: 05/11/2010 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Amazing trails. The local trails (from what I've heard) have about 100 ft elevation gain. This trail has around 800 feet elevation gain. That means more climbing, but that also mean more hauling ass downhill. I went up with 2 other friends. we've all been riding less than a year, but we've gotten tired with our local trails. We wanted something that had more of an all mountain feel. only took us a little over an hour to drive out there, and we road for about 7 hours, doing around 20 miles of trails We did the advanced loop, the intermediate loop and the beginner loop. The signage was amazing. only time we got lost was when we stopped looking at the signs. We all plan on going back very very soon. I just need to buy a bike with more suspension (i did it on a 4" of travel hardtail, which works well in raleigh, but in danville, you'll be much better off with a full suspension setup).
Reviewed by: edoiron Reviewed on: 05/10/2010 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	No detailed review given.
Reviewed by: TANK Reviewed on: 05/10/2010 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Well worth the drive. This trail is an all day event. Make sure to ride Little Pisga, Hot Tamale and Crooked Stick. A new trail has been built across the road, have not ridden it yet. I think it is called Witchback.