Name: Main (Advanced) Loop
Rating: 4.4

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This trail starts out by the trailhead parking lot on Campground Road and travels in the counter-clockwise direction. This loop is the most technical and longest trail option of the Tanglewood Park system. This trail is very XC friendly due to its high speed, flowing layout and lack of elevation change. This trail has similar feel to Sherman Branch in Charlotte because of all the berms and man-made features. The trail is slightly under five miles in total distance and exits right near the entrance at the trailhead parking lot. The Main Loop connects to the Northern Loop by crossing Campground Road at the trailhead parking lot.

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Local Club: FORBA - Forsyth Off Road Bicycle Association

Land Manager: Forsyth County - Parks and Recreation

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Vinnie Connors with improvements by Michael P

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4.4 from 21 votes

#1

in Tanglewood Park

#972

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4.4 from 21 votes

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Oct 6, 2023 near Bermuda…, NC

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Sep 1, 2023

T S

Oct 16, 2022

Scott Smith

Lots of leaves. Great ride! — 1h 03m

Aug 9, 2022

Brandon P

May 31, 2022

Brandon P

Oct 18, 2021

Taylor Rogers

very difficult 5.4mi — 1h 06m

Aug 10, 2021

Chad Langlois

Jul 22, 2021

Ben F

there is a newly fallen tree (last day or two) in the last quarter of a mile of the loop. Requires dismounting and climbing over. 4.7mi — 0h 33m

Jun 20, 2021

Chad Brown

Had not completed since fall 2020. One stop by shelters at around mile 4. Hot day not crowded at all. Good ride but felt impact of limited riding. 5.5mi

Nov 25, 2020

Shawn C

Oct 15, 2020

Kevin Green

Jun 25, 2020

Chad Brown

5.6mi

Nov 24, 2019

Adriano Blacutt

Sep 15, 2019

D4 Deutschland

5mi — 0h 36m

Aug 2, 2019

Troy Flake

Jul 4, 2019

Emily Crandell

Aug 26, 2018

Mitch Tucker

4.7mi

May 5, 2018

Will O'Dowd

Fun flowing singletrack with some fun obstacles. Did one lap in about 30mins. 4.7mi

Apr 30, 2018

Chad Hemmings

first ride of the year. Had an ankle injury for a month. stopped twice one time for chain breaking and v hill to walk up. felt good 5.2mi

Mar 23, 2018

Andy Baer

5.2mi

Oct 21, 2017

Stacy M

Tanglewood 4.7mi

Sep 29, 2017

Chad Hemmings

great ride. cool day, went alone. 3rd ride this week 5.6mi

Aug 19, 2017

Drew Baker

Great workout! Plenty of challenges for the advanced rider, but always with a bypass for the intermediate rider.

Jul 7, 2017

Chad Hemmings

5.6mi

Jun 26, 2017

Chad Hemmings

walked up two hills and took a phone call 5.4mi

Jun 12, 2017

Chad Hemmings

5.5mi

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Main (Advanced) Loop

“The main trail of Tanglewood Park has plenty of berms, log-overs, and TTFs to keep it interesting. ”

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