Trails

[ReverendNewman]

What's the technicalness of this place. I basically like fast, unobstructed singletrack. I don't mind hills, sand, roots. I just don't want a whole day of it. My primary park is Allaire.

 

[Pearl]

this is the exact opposite of what you are looking for then.

 

[Mr.Moto]

What's the technicalness of this place. I basically like fast, unobstructed singletrack. I don't mind hills, sand, roots. I just don't want a whole day of it. My primary park is Allaire.

You didn't mention rocks, rock gardens, rollers, features. You might like it.

 

[qclabrat]

"unobstructed singletrack" LOL
I like this park but it beats the crap out of me each time cause I'm lacking skills

 

[MissJR]

http://www.mtbnj.com/wiki/Category:Trail_Directory

"Sourlands, presumably in some ancient language, means "rocks, and lots of 'em"."

 

[Juggernaut]

ROCK. Occasionally, you'll stumble across some dirt.....poorly draining dirt.

I'd recommend riding Chimney Rock then Jungle Habitat before The Sourlands.

Don't get me wrong, I think you CAN do it. I just think you may want to acclimate to this style a little.

It's not a huge loop. You might want to hike it so you can decide for your self.

@rick81721 knows it like the back of his hand... good dude and he logs a lot of time there....

Just my 2c.

 

[Pearl]

Also go with someone who knows the place, riding here solo is mentally tough because it will make you feel like you suck more than you really do. Plus, a local can show you some cool stuff.

 

[qclabrat]

Also go with someone who knows the place, riding here solo is mentally tough because it will make you feel like you suck more than you really do. Plus, a local can show you some cool stuff.

so that's been my problem? I feel better about myself now, thanks Pearl

 

[Off The Road Again]

Love me some Sourlands!!! Can't quite clear all the stuff, some days are better and can clear most, but probably never clean the whole trail in one ride. Ride there a lot, so the more I ride it, the better I do. I agree with the earlier post - ride Chimney Rock, then Jungle, before hitting Sourlands. Although, Jungle has some wicked terrain on Rhino, Fish, Babs and Hippo. The more familiar you are with a trail system, the better you can ride it.

 

[Off The Road Again]

Love me some Sourlands!!! Can't quite clear all the stuff, some days are better and can clear most, but probably never clean the whole trail in one ride. Ride there a lot, so the more I ride it, the better I do. I agree with the earlier post - ride Chimney Rock, then Jungle, before hitting Sourlands. Although, Jungle has some wicked terrain on Rhino, Fish, Babs and Hippo. The more familiar you are with a trail system, the better you can ride it.