more stats
4,829 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-82 ft
Descent
00:04:09
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
305 ft
Altitude min
345 ft
Altitude max
345 ft
Altitude start
338 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-12.1%
Grade max
11%
Grade min
1,522 ft
Distance climb
1,860 ft
Distance down
1,447 ft
Distance flat
00:04:09
Avg time

Sandbox #1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thomson Trails
    Macon, Georgia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59389 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89732 in E-Biking
    • #73606 in Trail Running
    • #84420 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #309 in Mountain Biking · Georgia [+]
    • #108 in E-Biking
    • #370 in Trail Running
    • #548 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Sandbox #1 is a 4,829 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Macon Georgia. It has rock gardens, drops and bridges. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 74 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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BridgesDropsRock gardens

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 786 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Sandbox #1 Trail Reports

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Apr 9, 2026 @ 6:06pm (America/New_York)
Apr 9, 2026
Tree cleared and trail in good shape.
Apr 6, 2026 @ 8:43pm (America/New_York)
Apr 6, 2026
Large tree down on the trail right after the creek crossing. Will need a chainsaw to clear.
Mar 11, 2026 @ 5:08pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Mar 11, 2026
Trail is all clear. The down tree has been cleared.
Mar 9, 2026 @ 5:21pm (America/New_York)
Mar 9, 2026
Smaller tree down across the sandbox trail. Will require a saw to clear. Too heavy to move by hand. About 1 mile from the start of the trail.
Oct 8, 2025 @ 8:16am (America/New_York)
Oct 8, 2025
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Status:
on Apr 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sandbox-1 trailhead (32.694260, -83.664940)

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      Mountain Biking Thomson Trails Macon, GA
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      30:39 | 780 | Sep 29, 2020 , Macon
      Wood drop at Thomson Trail
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      0:08 | 78 | Jun 7, 2024 , Macon

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sandbox #1 located?
      Sandbox #1 is located in Thomson Trails, Macon, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Thomson Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.69426, -83.66494.
      ▼ How hard is Sandbox #1?
      Sandbox #1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sandbox #1?
      Sandbox #1 has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 305 ft to 345 ft.
      ▼ Is Sandbox #1 a point to point trail?
      Sandbox #1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sandbox #1?
      Sandbox #1 is 4,829 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sandbox #1?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sandbox #1. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sandbox #1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sandbox #1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sandbox #1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Sandbox #1. The trail is 4,829 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sandbox #1?
      Sandbox #1 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,647 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,413 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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