Timber Mesa

I've ridden more rocky trails than this one, but this is still up there. And no peddle assist e-bikes allowed on such a basher trail? Come on. Get over thinking this is such a pristine trail, it's not.

West Section: This part of the trail is full of narrow rock sections, roots and short punchy climbs. The rock sections are more challenging than they seem and do require some trials skills to make it through cleanly and without getting your toe or derailleur ripped off. As others have mentioned there are a few sections that have 6" rocks that will roll out from underneath you.

East Section: This section is a flat but enjoyable pedal through the forest with just enough turns to challenge your cornering ability.

I really enjoyed trying to slowly pick my way through the techy bits, the short punchy climbs (which often seem to be around blind corners) and views on the west side. My back wheel was victim to a rock roller twice but IMO that just ads to the spice and it's up to the rider be quick and make the adjustment. Enjoyed hammering through the forest on the east side also. Pine needles are slippery so watch your corner speed.

Definitely not a black. East side is a green trail. West side should be blue square with black dot. Dont ride the west side if you're not up for a challenge and leave it to those of us that enjoy these types of trails. There are plenty of beginner trails in the area.

Rode clockwise. Had hiked it yesterday, so knew what I was getting into. Cleaned most of the initial rocky sections, but definitely chose to get off in places where the gap between pointed rocks aiming to take out your group was too tight. Walked a couple sections where the loose small rocks and big fixed rocks were a bit too much to try.

Much loose rock. Stopped to chuck some rollers off the trail a few times.

Once the trail turned inward on the mesa, it was very nice. A couple wet spots, but otherwise dry and fun.

The logging work did make the trail hard to follow once or twice. But all in all, a fun, challenging ride for this east coast hard-tailer.