Angler's Ridge is a 35-mile volunteer maintained system of stacked-loop singletrack trails that give the rider an awesome experience, no matter their skill level. IMBA trained trail volunteers have built trails that vary in skill level, from the entry-level Riverside Drive to the more technical Crooked Stick (653 foot elevation change) and Witchback (891 foot elevation change). All the trails are flowing, mixing technical areas like rock gardens and rooty climbs with creek crossings and smooth hard pack. Riders will find bridges, gravity drops, log pyramids, tight switchbacks, and moguls as the trails snake through beautiful forestland with mature hardwoods, numerous creeks, and abundant wildlife. Several fire roads and the paved greenway intersect the area for an easy bailout and return to the trailhead. There are some major climbs, the entire network elevation change is 2795 feet. All the climbing is rewarded with bombing down hills. The greatest benefit of this trail system is it's flow - the climbs are equal in part to the downhills - not too long and always worth the climb! The trail system has five marked loops all beginning and ending at the trailhead - green (2 miles); blue (5 Miles)(purple 7 miles) (orange 6.2 miles) and red (12 miles) for riding without maps and each can be ridden clockwise or counterclockwise for a completely different experience and double the miles! As of the Summer 2023, trails include the following: South of Hwy 29 is Riverside Drive, Eagle Scout, Little Pisgah, Crooked Stick, Camel Bak, New Tamale, Plummet, The Bern, Angler's Ridge, Broken Arrow, and Witchback. North of Hwy 29 is Hidden Hollow (6 mile loop) and White Fawn (2 mile trail that connects Riverwalk trail and Hidden Hollow). There are great shelter, picnic and restroom facilities, a bike wash, and bike repair station at the Angler's Park trailhead. The trailhead is a City Park situated along the Dan River with public boat ramps. Danville's "Riverwalk Trail" (a paved 8 mile greenway) meanders through the singletrack network and along the riverfront to downtown Danville and other commercial and recreational areas. Visit www.anglersridgetrails.org or Angler's Ridge Trail Association on Facebook for the latest information and to make local connections. We have built more bridges now totaling over 45. Camping is allowed in the Angler's Park. Contact the Danville Parks and Recreation Dept. 434- 799-5215 Electric is available near the shelter and at the other end of the parking lot at the utility poles in the grassy area. Trail updates and trail work can be found on Facebook's Angler's Park Trail Work. The trail never closes for weather conditions. The pump track is now closed.
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