Sadler's Creek

Let me preface this with saying that this is my first outing on a single track. It rained/sprinkled during the night so everything was a bit damp but not bad overall. Pretty level although there were a lot of roots. Could not finish the track since two downed trees closed off the end. Overall I would definitely recommend this trail. Oh also, entry fee is $2 for everyone that doesn't already know.

This is a flowing trail that has been fairly well maintained. This time of year, the leaves were abundant on the trail making it difficult at times to recognize, but not too bad. The trail has been well maintained with many fallen trees across the trail that have been very recently removed from over the trail. There were a few places were smaller trees were cut down leaving the stub to catch a bike tire so watch out for those along the trail. My 9 yr old son was able to navigate most of the trail, but some places were difficult for him. This trail might be a little difficult for younger children, but it was a nice beginner trail to start out on. The views were nice this time of year.

The trail is fairly flat and has limited technical areas, but is very fun. I like it because it doesn't have the crowds that some of the other nearby trails have. I ride there a few times a week and have a good time. I usually see deer and occasionally turkeys. With the new section on the lollipop loop near the campground the distance is closer to 8 miles. I usually park at the parking area for the primitive camping area and start at the trail by the kiosk. I ride out to the lollipop loop take it either direction, then back to the parking lot.

This is a great beginner trail with no true climbs or technical areas but has a nice fun factor. Great packed singletrack & easy to navigate(although could use a few more signs in the lollipop section)
Enough roots to make you wish you had a full suspension too.
I am just getting back into MTB after an 8 year hiatus. This was a great trail to get my bearings, learn my clipless pedals again without serious risk, and get a good workout. I will be riding this trail again!

Conditions today were damp, just damp enough to make the sand hold together but the roots and pine needles were a little bit slippery, only a couple or sharp turns to notice it on. Fun trail but surprisingly easy to get lost out there. Only a couple of very slightly graded switch back areas and two jumps I passed someone has put in on the side of the trail giving a choice of what to take. I was glad I was following a route as I kept having to stop and check where I was with all the cross over's and small trails you could detour on. One half was hard pine forest and definitely very easy, the other half is narrower trails, more like 1 to 2 feet wide, some longer grass up to my ankles, with some long light uphill graded areas that will lead to some very fun and fast downhill grades but rooty and a bit of rocks on this side. Probably perfect to introduce people to trail riding. One grade that seemed long going up was very fun coming back. Wish i was around here more to learn the trail better. Lots of little benches and small look out over the water areas to stop for a break. I would have ran the trail twice but I ran out of time. Oh and bug spray would be a good idea, i have a few itchy bites now and maybe a small bee sting, though I didn't notice them while I was having my fun.
Also I parked and started from the end of Saddlers Road on the left, open area, bit over grown near Primitive camping and it says "Future Camping sites". There is a trail map there and I started at it.

We enjoyed this trail. It is a nice ride for a beginner, and it was well maintained. Park near the primitive campground towards the end of the road that runs through the park. The trail begins near the kiosk. Maps were available there the day we went. There are bathrooms at the primitive campground.

I love this little trail. While it doesn't have the views, climbs, and length of nearby Fants Grove and Issagueena, and it doesn't have the sweet flowiness of Paynes Creek across the lake, it is fun!

I work in Anderson, and I head out to Sadler's on Fridays, as I can get out there, do the trail and get back in 1.5 hrs (long lunch).

The trail is well maintained despite the fact that I have ridden it over a dozen times and never seen another biker. The portions under pines can be treacherous (slippery and losing the trail) so stay alert. Lots of roots, like most trails around here. There are a couple of nice views of the lake, but in summer time, you'll have to get off the bike and down to the shore to really see anything.

If your observant you'll spy a couple of killer massive ancient oaks along the way.

Take an afternoon and try Sadler's Creek. It's a good trail to get your kids used to riding trails and it's great for a quick lunch ride after a long week in the office.

This is a great little beginner trail. It's on very flat ground, so yeah perfect for beginners. There are a couple of small rocks and roots, but nothing challenging. This trail doesn't look like it gets much traffic, but it does look like the park maintains it regularly as it was easy to follow and clear of blow downs.

This is nice suprise in the middle of nowhere! well laid out 7.25 mile lolipop with plenty of twist and turns. Pretty flat but again this is nice trail that has had some care given to it. Look like another section is being added. Props to the people taking care of this piece of singletrack - Its in my regualr rotation - its close by and pretty fun to rip through. * Review edited 2/25/2011

Follow the orange makers and arrows, careful though sombody has been messing with the arrows, I tried to fix most of them but I blew my tire and had to leave. Great scenery, follows the lake a lot of the way, a few sharp turns and tall people watch your head for limbs. Overall except for the thurn in my tire it was worth the ride.