Comments on: Evolution of Candler's / LU mountain bike trails – Part II

By: admin

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:34:00 +0000

The Outer Loop aka the Perimeter Trail is a fun longer ride for sure. And it can be ridden either way to throw in some variety and challenge. I think it’s a little harder going the opposite direction, but I’m not sure if that’s just because the one way is more familiar. Sorry to hear about the surgery, Steve, and I hope your recovery is going well. Know what it’s like to have to recover and not be able to ride. Here’s to fast healing! There is a lot of mountain still to explore when you’re back on the bike.

By: Steve Smith

Steve Smith — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:31:44 +0000

I absolutely love the Liberty Trail system. Unfortunately I am unable to ride for quite some time due to recent surgery, I am in love with what we call the Outer Loop. We start on the Dam Trail, and follow it to 5 points, then down Downhill Run, to Paw-Paws Trail, to a Walk in the Park, to Great Escape, up Hydeaway, to the Lake Trail (we either make a right on the Lake Trail which is open again) or ride around Lake Trailthrough Lasso to A Trail To Far and then down Candler’s Mt. Rd.I am going to miss that mountain while I heal. However, I want to thank Lars for the trail system. I am as amateur a rider as there is but if there is a work day and I can help, I would love to.

By: Lars Larson

Lars Larson — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:34:35 +0000

I am so glad that our trail system has such a following! Never fear, the lake trail is not gone for good…only until the snowflex project opens and I can re-route the beginning of the trail. I am in the process of building a pump track also, so if you can ride one feel free to contact me so we can make it the best one in Virginia. There are many improvements to come on new and existing trails, and your input is vital…
Oh yea, my name is Lars Larson…I manage the trail system for Liberty University…