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	Status	When Updated	Who Updated	More Info		Help keep this info accurate by clicking the red bicycle
	closed	02/19 6:11 pm	David H

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Category	Average Rating
Overall :	4.4 / 5.0   based on 28 votes
Technical :	1.6 / 5.0   based on 28 votes
Climbing :	1.7 / 5.0   based on 28 votes
Freeride :	1.8 / 5.0   based on 28 votes
Scenery/Wildlife :	4.2 / 5.0   based on 28 votes
Flow :	4.4 / 5.0   based on 28 votes

Description
Location: North of Johnston Mill Nature Preserve and east of Duke Forest, between Durham and Hillsborough
Miles: 9
Skill Level: Beginner

Map
Directions
Park Hours and Fees
Rules of the Trail

Directions

Park Hours and Fees
Dawn to dusk, seven days a week. There is no fee.

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. Ride only on officially marked trails.
5. Keep your bike under control.
6. Do not disturb or alarm wildlife.
7. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
8. Leave no trace (don't litter).
9. Set a good example and report violators/hazards.
10. 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 cycling clubs and park staff. Stay tuned to this site for upcoming night rides.

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Brumley Forest trail has been reviewed 28 times by our trianglemtb.com guests.

Reviewed by: richardslay Reviewed on: 08/22/2019 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	First time riding this trail. Really liked it. No crazy hill climbs but a few rocks to play with. Easy to follow and well marked. I'll be back.
Reviewed by: anythingshiny Reviewed on: 01/09/2019 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Great set of trails. Plenty of fun and flow. Some up, some down. some rocks, some bumps and all fun!
Reviewed by: canyoneagle Reviewed on: 11/25/2018 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Fabulous XC trail. Fast and flowy, with fun whoop-de-doos and a few technical sections to keep things interesting. Fantastic for XC-oriented folks, or for newer riders wanting to get a good sense of mountain biking and develop base skills. Great trail!
Reviewed by: Tanager Reviewed on: 11/19/2018 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Lovely spot. My 14 y.o.'s first ride on a real MTB (my old 29er HT), and I couldn't have picked a better spot. Absolutely the place to go for first-timers (or skills-lacking pure roadies like me). We did the blue, white, and yellow loops, and we had a grand time. Long stretches where you barely need to pedal, the terrain just pushes you forward. Lovely spot in the forest, too, with some nice views down to the creek. Keep your eyes open, though, b/c it is a spot where families bring little kids (I saw one bunch with several who couldn't have been more than 10).
Reviewed by: Miyata Reviewed on: 04/11/2018 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	This is a wonderful ride.
Reviewed by: hounddog Reviewed on: 04/10/2018 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Very nice little local trail. Good for beginners, nothing very technical. Very flowy and fast. Gotta be respectful to all of the hikers/walkers and probably not a great idea to go on a nice weekend day unless you are really early as it is very popular with non-cyclists as well.
Reviewed by: Zilla Reviewed on: 03/24/2018 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Brumley Forest Trails are like your groomed green ski slopes - smooth and not very technical, which enable you to just move and flow with the terrain. You can just go fast on these trails, and learn your cornering skills without having to worry about hitting a tree or falling off an embankment. If you want to hone in on leaning your bike at higher speeds then this is the trail for you. If you're a cyclocross racer then this is a good practice trail system. If you're just getting into riding dirt then these trails are perfect for you to learn on since you don't have to worry about roots, rocks, sharp climbs or deep descents. If you're an intermediate/advance rider that just blows away San Lee or New Light then these trails may not be for you. I rode here for the first time today, and I'm going back. It's worth the 20min drive from Cary for me.
Reviewed by: ericxbrown Reviewed on: 03/11/2018 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Yawn fest if you like spending time in the air
Reviewed by: eischman Reviewed on: 03/07/2018 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Very well thought out and developed trails. Fast and flowy with some nice whopdedos Thanks to those who made it happen
Reviewed by: Miyata Reviewed on: 02/21/2018 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Love these trails! Rode them for the first time today (warm and slightly muddy) and had a great time. The trails are wide enough for this 66-year-old to feel comfortable in most situations. Climbs were many but not too daunting. Not too many errant rocks (although there are many rock gardens) and roots (unlike Crabtree and Harris, my former favorites). I hope to ride this weekly once the weather begins to cooperate. Great ride in the woods for older trailers like myself who have "retired" from overly technical rides.

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