Wondering what to expect here at HPT?

The best thing I can say is expect everything and nothing... People usually go away from HPT saying that there is nothing else like this in the state or the region. We have trails that will physically challenge you going up hill and down, we have single track so tight at times that if you are not focused you will be in a tree. Yes, there are logs to cross and rocks to jump over, but most if not all have either been modified to make it easier or given an alternate line where possible. Most of them are in places that are designed to slow riders down as they approach intersections or corners. Some are there just for fun and to challenge you. We even have some open areas that are straight and fast.

If you don't know what a Coluee is, you may want to find out because the trail system is built into two of them. If you don't know what IMBA uses as a trail guide, you may want to download this LINK to know what you are getting into. We try to use their guidelines as closely as possible. Remember they are only "guidelines."

If you don't know what the trail system looks like you can download maps of the entire system with trail ratings in the Maps area of the site. There is also a link for the TT course that uses almost all of the trails. One very nice thing about the trail system is that if you are coming here as a spectator, you can access several points of the trail easily and watch your rider go by many times.

We have worked extremely hard the last several weeks (and years) to make the course as well prepared for this event as possible. Fixing sections, clearing logs, weed whacking, moving dirt, are only part of what we do. Because like every event, it is a matter of pride to invite people in and say, "this is what we ride," and...well, this is what we ride!

Thanks. We hope you like it.

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