This is the review I wrote for chattsworth on
http://www.atvpathfinder.com
"First off it's $50 for a day pass ot $300 for a yearly pass, and they're open everyday but christmas. I went there a few weeks ago, and I have to say it's not that bad. At first it seemed kind of small, but we didn't know where all the trails were, but once we found them, the place grew on us. When we left at the end of the day the 3 people that went all agree'd that it's well worth the $50, or the $300 for the year. Safety Gear: You need a helmet, Goggles (no glasses/safety classes), Chest protector, Long sleeves, Pants, Boots that come above your ankle. Gloves are optional, but reccommended. Kill Switch is Optional, not mandatory
MX tracks: 2 mx tracks, ones short, and smaller jumps, but tighter turns, and the larger of the 2 has bigger jumps, longer, and a relatively faster track. But after a rain it should be Very muddy, they put the sprinklers on at around 1:30 or so, and there were little puddles of mud where the water collected on the sides of the tracks.
Trails: they have 3 main trails, with about 2 trails branching off of each of the 3 main ones. the first one has some straight areas, off camber turns, one or 2 hair pins, a little bump here and there for a little air. It has quite a bit The 2nd trail has some longer straights with banked switch backs thrown in and is a quicker paced, and more fun (I think) trail. and the 3rd trail is one that connect 1 and 2 is a Long one way loop, maybe 450-500 yds ( long on each side, very few bumps or whoops in it. There is a Very nice berm at the end that you can rail in 2nd/3rd depending on rider skill, with no worries of going over.
The parking lot was Buzzing with people, all that I spoke to were very friendly, and talking about what they ride, and asking questions about others, some were actually helping others with tips about riding the tracks there. But on the trails, you barely seen anyone else, If there wasn't someone up ahead holding everyone up.
The area they own is a 265 acre tract of land, but they are buying a larger plot since their contract is up next year I believe. The other area that they own is 1000 acre's, and should be Much better than this one.
I know that $50 is pretty pricey, but I had a good time there, and I think it was money well spent. I would reccomend this place to whoever wants to get a little bit of both worlds, with a friendly mixxed group of people.
Scale 1-10, 10 being the highest, with all things considered Tracks: 7-8 Trails: 8 Service/Security: 8-9 Crowd: 6-8
I know it's Kinda long, but now you know what to expect. Ohh, and I was there on a Saturday. Crowd 6-8 means there was a lot of people there (8) but when you were on the trails you didn't see many of them (6)
~Bill"
I know it's long but it gives you an idea as to what to expect. If anyone can think of anything i didn't add in, just do so under me i guess...
