Glen Park

Photo: Andrew Santoro

Overview

Glen Park has existed since the 90’s as a classic freeride spot. Now, it hosts multiple enduro races each year, and is a popular winter spot for downhillers when the bike parks are closed. The park contains about five enduro trails, as well as the maze which is basically a mini freeride zone packed with jumps. Most of the trails share the same intermediate level of difficulty, with a few advanced features like gap jumps and rock drops added in to keep things interesting.

Pros

Unlike many other enduro networks, there is a singletrack climb up rather than a fire road. However, you can still shuttle two-thirds of the way to the top and access most of the trails. This also makes a great spot to train for enduro races. If you want to practice your jumping skills, there are a few jumps in the maze that are super flowy. This is especially true of the the first hip jump. From there you can step it up to the big jump line which runs half way down the mountain and has five big gaps.

Cons

Almost all the trails at Glen Park feel the same which can be boring. While they are very well built, I usually find myself craving something different at the end of the day like slow tech or more gradual jumps. During the winter, most of the trails become an eroded nightmare with ruts forming everywhere. Sometimes, if I want to ride the maze, it takes a whole hour of maintenance to clear the leaves and fill the ruts to make the trail somewhat passable. Also, during the fall, the place gets crazy muddy. For this reason it is always better to ride Glen Park at the beginning of the riding season.

Rating: 6/10

However many negatives this place might have, it doesn’t change the fact that it is one of the only enduro spots in the area. If you time your visit right, you should have a decent time riding there.