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Mountain Biking at Dr. T.K. Lawless Park

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Trails: 10 miles of linear & loop trails are open to mountain biking at this Cass County park.
Trail surface: Some gravel, some mud, some sand, some roots
Difficulty rating: Lots of technical, some intermediate, some easy
Trail types: Mainly singletrack.
Access fee: Park entry fee of $1 county residents, $2 others (2005)
Nearest town: Vandalia, MI
Trail map: Available at the park and on the park's website
Web site: Cass County Parks
Points of interest:
Other activities: Hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing
Lodging: Kalamazoo has several hotels and other accommodations.
Camping: Group campground and cabin
Weather forecast: Vandalia
Tourism info: Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council
Getting to the trail: The park is about 30 miles southwest of Kalamazoo: Go East of Vandalia on M60 to Lewis Lake Road, then turn left on Monkey Run Road to the park entrance.
Map of local region: Vandalia
Submitted by: KC
from: MI
Date submitted: Aug 2, 2004

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Number of ratings: 3
Average rating: 3.67  

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Area name: Lawless Park
Number of times riding the trail: A few times
I last rode there in: August, 2005
Trails that I have ridden: Advanced Trail
Favorite trails: Advanced Trail
Best time to go: August
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 3.5 stars
What I liked: The trail was very narrow (which is a good thing), and winding. It is a true single track, with all the branch brushing excitment associated with a good single track. There are a number of locations where downed logs provide some additional difficulty, and there are some fun areas where you get to cross ravines.
What I disliked: For the experienced biker it will seem more like a race track than a mountain bike trail. There are not any substancial climbs, and there are only a few areas where you will be able to get above 20 mph. However it is good ride if you are looking for a short fast ten mile jaunt which some fun features.
Comments: If you do not like bugs this is not a good trail for you. There are many spider webs across the trail in various locations. The trail also has a tendancy to get muddy so that is something to watch out for.
Submitted by: CJM
from: Goshen, IN
Date submitted: Aug 9, 2005

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Area name: Lawless Park
Number of times riding the trail: A few times
I last rode there in: Sept, 2004
Trails that I have ridden: Only one main trail. N/A
Favorite trails: Only one main trail. N/A
Best time to go: Fall
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 3 stars
What I liked: Not very technical except at the end. Towards the end there are some small sharp hills that are a blast.
What I disliked: Lots of briars hanging over the trail. Scenery does not vary. Overall not worth the drive for us.
Comments: Watch out for the briars during the summer.
Submitted by: GORG
from: Kalamazoo, MI
Date submitted: Nov 9, 2004

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Name of area: T.K. Lawless Park
I have ridden there: Several times
I last rode there in: July,
Trails that I have ridden:
Best time to go:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Stars: 4.5
Favorite trails: Advanced MTB trail.
Comments:
Submitted by: KC
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Date submitted: Aug 2, 2004

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