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Governor's Creek

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Category	Average Rating
Overall :	3.8 / 5.0   based on 12 votes
Technical :	2.3 / 5.0   based on 12 votes
Climbing :	2.2 / 5.0   based on 12 votes
Freeride :	0.8 / 5.0   based on 12 votes
Scenery/Wildlife :	2.4 / 5.0   based on 12 votes
Flow :	3.5 / 5.0   based on 6 votes

Description: A great, reasonably fast trail with few big hills. Great areas that really flow and a nice little rock garden section to keep you honest.
Location: Sanford
Miles: 6 miles
Skill Level: Intermediate
Directions: Go South on US1, take a right at traffic light onto Center Church Road. Go several miles to the end, then take a left and first right onto Stanton Hill. Then take the first right onto Underwood and stay right when the road "Y"s. Follow signs around to the right to parking area of Gov's Creek. Night riding is allowed here.






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Governors Creek trail has been reviewed 12 times by our trianglemtb.com guests.

Reviewed by: TJM0031 Reviewed on: 01/12/2012 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Had a blast here this past Sat. Never been there before. It is out off some back roads outside of Sanford near Carthage, NC. There is an actual large grass/gravel parking lot and a good bit of folks were there. That being said there were some great locals that gave me the 411 on the trailhead entrance and the best direction to ride the trails. Trails are great and flow well. Based on the large number of cars in the parking lot I rarely ran into other riders on my 2 laps. There are some tech sections back in there but nothing that you couldn't have fun with after a few tries. Walked the bottom portion of the first downhill rock garden to scope the best line thru and then cleaned it w/o dabbing on my second lap thru it. Some fairly large and challenging log rolls if thats your thing. It appeared as though there was some new trail sections being cut in since the dirt was fresh with an earthy smell and it was not ridden in completely yet. Someone has done a great job on this trail and it is well maintained and marked. Main loop is 6.5 miles exactly (clocked 12.91 miles on my computer when done) Can't wait to go back. Good climbing considering the flat nature of the land there as well!
Reviewed by: cyclerdood Reviewed on: 01/10/2012 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	this is a fun trail! i like that it is one continuous ride, no stopping to choose a path or loop, it's non-stop. at the beginning a sign reads-4 mi. race loop, 1.5 mi. challenge loop...riders can bypass the most difficult section in the back, but really should give it a go..some friendly locals told us the entry and exit were the hardest, and that is true. big chunky rocks going in, with a large steep drop across a creek to smaller rocks and fairly steep coming out. it's also very gnarly and rugged looking back there. some big whoops make it worth the effort! overall, a good job here by the trail builders. we'll come back for sure.
Reviewed by: Aquajern Reviewed on: 12/17/2011 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Beginning of this trail is just plain amazing, does slow down towards the mid-end, but finishes with a bang! Nice down hills, roots, rocks, climbs, steep descents, ditch integrated sections are very nice as well. Just loved this trail. There is a short loop and long loop, I recommend the long loop. *Thanks for the landowner and trail builders great job on this one! *Trail can be tricky to find it is off a road somewhere near a wood line, but there is almost always someone there riding so look for the cars.
Reviewed by: Storz Reviewed on: 06/06/2011 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	This is a great loop and is becoming one of my favorite trails in the area. Lots of good switchbacks, some steep climbs and dips. Its about 6 miles in length, perfect for two laps.
Reviewed by: Chopperguth Reviewed on: 09/08/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Overall pretty good job with this trail for the amount of land thay had to work with. Not to much climbing involved and well marked for those who are not fimilar with the area.
Reviewed by: Pivot_Head Reviewed on: 06/02/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Not a technically demanding trail, but it still has a respectable fun factor. A few short climbs and one out-of-the-creek climb will have you clamoring for more, so do two loops!
Reviewed by: jimhess Reviewed on: 03/27/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Not Rated Report inappropriate review	Very nice trail with new sections.
Reviewed by: Stumpjumper Reviewed on: 03/16/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Not Rated Report inappropriate review	Great Flow fun and fast. They do a great deal of work to make this a good single track
Reviewed by: oldschoolride Reviewed on: 03/07/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Not Rated Report inappropriate review	No detailed review given.
Reviewed by: Jack Reviewed on: 03/03/2009 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Not Rated Report inappropriate review	The trail is a lot of fun, especially considering it's pretty short. Not super technical and only one or two short tough climbs. There's a half dozen or so opportunities to catch a little air... nothing huge, but fun.

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