Cypress Bend Resort is pleased to announce the Nature Trail is now OPEN!

Offered to mountain bikers and hikers, there are 5 possible loop distances ranging from 1 mile to over 6 miles.  The trail winds across and through diverse tight and open forest sections, and even ventures lakeside to provide new challenges with every turn.  With over 190 feet in difference between the trails lowest and highest points, to say the trail has noticeable elevations changes is an understatement, so come prepared for a challenge of strength and endurance when going hard-and some beautiful and natural scenery when taking it easy.  Located between two National Forests and boasting the highest point in the visible eye-sight region Cypress Bend Resort’s Nature Trail is a true challenge, especially the now legendary Loop 5, appropriately called Hercules and boasting almost 1000’ of both ascent and descent!

Rules & Policies (subject to change without notice):

·         All riders must check-in with the resort’s front desk and sign a release.  Riders under 18 must have an accompanying release signature from a parent/guardian over the age of 21.

·         All riders must wear a helmet while riding-no exceptions.

·         All trails are one-way traffic only.

·         Hikers & any riders walking their bikes must yield to active riders.

·         Unless specified otherwise, no night-riding is allowed.

·         Do Not Litter (we have a zero tolerance policy).

·         Do Not Ride on or near the Golf Course (we have a zero tolerance policy)

·         No motorized vehicles except official Cypress Bend Resort vehicles.

Events:

Grand Opening & Fast Lap Challenge: May 23^rd, 2010

·         Riders raced against the clock to determine the fastest lap time on Hercules; Loop 5.  The average lap time was 1:12:54.

·         1^st Place-Leonard Service with 49:39.  2^nd place-Shadow Johns with 52:44.  3^rd Place-Cody Taylor with 52:46.

Battle at The Bend: November 20^th & 21^st, 2010

·         We are in the planning stages for a USAC sanctioned mountain bike XC race.  Details to follow soon!

·         For more information CLICK HERE

Review:

A Professional 3^rd-Party review can be found at www.mountainbiketx.com, and trail updates/discussions can be found on our Facebook page.

For additional information, questions or comments regarding the trail or event, please contact Kerry Bennett at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Keep the Rubber Side Down~