By cmb762 in October, 2010
Nice scenic trail... fairly smooth pavement and wide path. Slight incline along some portions of the route (especially near the park). Several stops along the route for road crossings but they are well marked and easy to negotiate.
We started from Sam Atkins Park and on the way back from the river landing, we took a ride up the Highway 71 trail. We encountered two dogs that were not restrained and one actually chased us for a short distance (came down a driveway along the trail). The Hwy 71 trailhead (picnic table under a shelter) is located literally outside someone's front door and this home also had a dog that was not restrained (started growling at us as we approached the trailhead). Also noticed that there was a portable basketball goal set up on the trail in front of this house.
Enjoyed the ride but would probably avoid the Highway 71 portion of the trail in the future.