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Category	Average Rating
Overall :	4.3 / 5.0   based on 34 votes
Technical :	1.8 / 5.0   based on 34 votes
Climbing :	1.8 / 5.0   based on 34 votes
Freeride :	1.9 / 5.0   based on 34 votes
Scenery/Wildlife :	4.1 / 5.0   based on 34 votes
Flow :	4.4 / 5.0   based on 34 votes

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

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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 34 times by our trianglemtb.com guests.

Reviewed by: GMHopkins Reviewed on: 07/31/2022 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Fun flowy trails. Very enjoyable place to ride to just put in some fast laps. Non-technical - great beginner trails, but fun for all levels. Managers are superly over-fussy about trail closing - the slightest overnight rainfall and it's shut down, even when every other trail in the entire area is open. Heard it had something to do with the beaver population/dam at the low point for entry to the main loop, but seems like the must be a better way to manage this than being trigger happy about shutdown.
Reviewed by: emegaverill Reviewed on: 05/16/2021 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Super fun when it’s not crowded.
Reviewed by: evdavis Reviewed on: 11/12/2020 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Brumley Forest is a great trail system. There are very flowy sections that allow for fun and enjoyment of riders of all skill levels. I would highly recommend this as a great place to learn if you are new to mountain biking and looking to build confidence. I particularly enjoy Brumley as a great trail for practicing cornering and putting in laps to build endurance. There are a few small technical sections on Springhouse loop but I have gone on this trail with friends who were on full rigid bikes who have had no issues.
Reviewed by: jhast Reviewed on: 10/15/2020 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Nice trail that can be ridden as fast as possible. The only problem is that it’s very popular and there are a half dozen fast, blind corners from both directions. The users of this trail would benefit from being directional by day.
Reviewed by: SAMTB Reviewed on: 10/03/2020 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	Brumley is a beautiful park filled with a variety of attractions to enjoy. The trails are multi use with good signage on all trails. Trails are made up of nice flow sections and some fun rock gardens but the beginner shouldn't be intimidated by any of the trails as most trails can be ridden by riders or all skill levels, technical sections can be worked around with some care. Brumley offers fun and challenges for rides of all skill levels. Trails are very well maintained and designed for maximum enjoyment. During the week days trails are not busy with the weekends being considerably much busier with both riders and hikers. In my opinion Brumley is one of the best parks to ride in the triangle.
Reviewed by: abarry Reviewed on: 07/10/2020 Overall: Technical: Climbing: Freeride: Scenery/Wildlife: Flow: Report inappropriate review	No detailed review given.
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).

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