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DISTANCE
One lap is around 15 miles?
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DIFFICULTY
Relatively easy with a few technical sections but a lot of climbing!
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RIDE TYPE
99% singletrack with quite a bit of elevation change. Multiuse trail, watch out for hikers.
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WHEN TO RIDE
Best time is Fall and Spring. In the summer there is plenty of sand. Trail dries pretty good and is not
crowded. BEWARE of Poison Ivy!
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SHOP TALK
Closest shop; Buchanan Bicycles - Norman.
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GETTING THERE
The Clear Bay entrance is on the north side of Highway 9 and is
about 10 miles east of I-35. Go here for more details.
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2004-2006 - More trail cut, it's now around 15 miles?
12/02/02 - The BLN has made some more changes to the trail system and the total lap
distance is now 10.5 miles...
The Clearbay trail is one of the best in the Metro area. In 2001 the
Bicycle League of Norman and the
OEF teamed up and reworked the trails at Clearbay. New sections have been cut and tied into
the old trail and some older (badly rutted) sections have been closed. The new loop is currently
being maintained and further developed by the BLN. The 10 mile trail offers something for all
types of riders. 99% singletrack with over 900ft of elevation change! Expect extended climbs and
fast downhills, some twisty stuff and a few big drops and even some rocks.
Be VERY aware of the poison ivy. Expect sand in the Summer months. This trail will zap you when it's
hot, bring plenty of water!
For more on this trail visit the BLN website.
Some pictures of the trail, from Darrel.
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