Paynes Creek Trail System

08/26/2025

Trail update 26 August 2025:
The trail has been cleared of all fallen trees and debris from the recent storm. Please report any trail issues to this platform or you can FB message me! Thanks and ride safe. Jud Turpin. Paynes Creek Trail Coordinator/Volunteer.

06/11/2025

06/11/2025

Trail update 11 June 2025:
All fallen trees have been removed from the trail that occurred during the recent storm on Saturday evening. Please remember not to ride on the trail when it has rained the previous day. Please five the trail time to dry to prevent erosion issues. Thanks and ride safe! Jud Turpin, Paynes Creek Trail System Coordinator/Volenteer.

11/01/2024

Trail Update 1 November 2024:
Notice: Paynes Creek Trail System will be closed on 2 November 2024 from 9:00am to 4:pm due the Chainbuster Mountain Bike race event. Thanks.
Jud Turpin/ Paynes Creek Trail Coordinator/Volunteer.

10/21/2024

Trail update 21 October 2024. The reroute on the Heartbreak Ridge trail portion of the Paynes Creek Trail has been completed. Jud Turpin, Paynes Creek Trail Coordinator and Volunteer.

10/08/2024

Trail update 8 October 2024: Paynes Creek Trail System is now open!! Huge Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make this happen!!! The trail still has heavy leaf litter and debris so please use caution. We will continue the clean up but wanted to clear the trail to the point to where it was rideable and safe!! Jud Turpin/ Paynes Creek Trail coordinator/volunteer.

10/01/2024

Trail Update 1 October 2024. The Heartbreak Ridge Trail is open!!! Some volunteers and I completed clearing the smaller Heartbreak Ridge 2.6 mile trail today however the Main Trail 7.5 mile is still closed. Once it’s cleared I will submit another post to this page. Again big Shout out to Matt McCrae and his crew for their efforts on Sunday and to my volunteer who helped me finish clearing the trail today!!

09/30/2024

Trail update 30 Sep 24: Due to the recent storm over this past weekend the Paynes Creek Trail is closed due to massive number of trees being blown over and unsafe trail conditions. We ask that everyone stay off the trail until all hazards and fallen trees can be removed. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter. Thanks. Jud Turpin, Paynes Creek Trail Coordinator/ Volunteer.

07/26/2024

Trail update 26July2024: Large tree has been removed from the main trail along with fallen debris from recent rain storms. Thanks to Rob Seti for letting me know. Please allow the trail to dry for a day before riding. It was still very wet out there today. Have fun and ride safe!! Jud Turpin, Paynes Creek Trail Coordinator/ Volunteer.

07/14/2024

Trail update 13 July 2024. Three large trees were removed from the trail along with a lot of debris from the recent storm. I want to thank all of the people who brought those issues to my attention and I want to encourage everyone to continue to advise me of any issues with the trail. Ride safe and keep hydrated!! Jud Turpin, Paynes Creek Trail Coordinator/ Volunteer.

06/04/2024

Trail update 4 June 2024. The massive tree that fell last week on the Heartbreak Ridge Trail has been removed. Please let me know if there are any more trees down or any issues with the trail. Thanks and ride safe!! Jud Turpin/ Paynes Creek Trail Coordinator/Volunteer

05/17/2024

Trail update 16May24. Trail maintenance has begun to clear some trees and large limbs out of the trail. Below is a picture of where someone put large rocks on the trail. Please let me be clear, No one has permission or authorization to make any changes to the current trail system at Paynes Creek without having the express permission from the Hart County Administrator. This trail is a multi-purpose, flow type trail and any changes or modifications of the trail are strictly forbidden. Whoever put these rocks on the trail, please do not do that again.
Also just be aware to use caution when approaching trail workers. They will always be working in the opposite direction than the posted direction for that day. Thanks and and ride safe! Jud Turpin, Paynes Creek Coordinator/ Volunteer.