I rode a good portion of the trail on 10-20-2012 My Chaparral Trail Tour did not go well. Original plan was to ride from Carrollton TX and stay at Lovonia Park on Lake Lavon. Trailer broke so i drove to the park $12.00 paid for two($24.00) because of check out time. great park for camping quite. The following is a listing of the ride. I have pictures(facebook) of every mile going north for 15 to Celeste till i turned back.i rode a Diamondback overdrive with a 2.1 hybrid commuter tire. Will put on my knobies next time. to try to go further north.
1. New Trailer broke my bike axle before I left
2. Repaired bike and drove to Lavonia Park Camping.
3. Rode 25 Miles on Chaparral Trail on ruff as hell gravel roads and sketchy bridges.
4. Attacked by dog at mile 2 on the way to Farmersville
5. Attacked by dog at mile 12 on the trail
6. Frame and rack broke at mile 25 Merit Texas
7. Had to call wife to pick me up.
8. Great weather to ride was able to get in 55 miles total
9. Rode a spooky trail and would do again
10. Learn from my mistakes and try it again