Conway Robinson
The good
Conway Robinson is great for beginners looking to dip their toes into off-road riding. There is also a short advanced segment on the north side for those looking to hone their skills over rocky terrain.
The bad
The trails take seemingly forever to dry out. It may take a week after a rain for the trails to be considered ridable. This is especially noticeable on the south east section.
Know This Before Going
This mixed use trail is heavily traveled by hikers and the occasional horseback rider, so biker’s be aware. It’s bi-directional and shaped more or less like a giant square.
Conway Robinson is regarded as one of, if not the easiest, MTB trail in the area. All of the primary trails should be considered green. The majority are flat, elevation change is minimal with small grade climbs. There are two small rock gardens, both with alternative paths.
My Favorite Segment
Devil’s Backside
Length: .78 miles
Elevation change: 71 ft
The north side has a red-marked trail has a segment called Devil’s Backside, which I would grade as a blue intermediate singletrack with several rocky sections that have no alternative route. Maybe some would consider it black. There is a climb near the end that I would consider tricky to master as it’s a bit of a U-Turn as the climb begins off of loose and rocky terrain. I’ve ridden this segment a half dozen times and made it up once.
I’ve ridden Devil’s Backside on both a gravel bike and 130mm travel hardtail. The hardtail was more fun. The gravel bike made it but I reconsidered the decision the entire way through.
