20th Ave Trails

20th Ave Trails

	20th Ave Trails
Location:	Florida
Nearest Town:	Gainesville
Directions to Trailhead:	Take Archer or University Ave. to 34th St., take 20th St. (between Kash n Karry and the bank) west. At the second traffic light, just before the I-75 overpass, take a left into the dirt "parking area". Facing the trees, try following the dirt road on the left until you spot a suitable singletrack trail. Follow this around and it will loop, running parallel to I-75 and returning to the parking area.
Trail Description:	While the road is rather loose sand, it does have nicely banked turns. The trail is moderately paced, with several VERY rooted areas, sharp turns and 40 deg.+ descents and climbs. Other than the Powerlines trail, this is the best I have seen in Gainesville. Speed up slightly and you might catch air of one of the humps.
Trail Length:	5 miles
Trail Type:	Singletrack & Fire Roads
Skill Level:	Intermediate
Submitted By:	Mujahid

Jim from Gainestodamuhfuckinville Date: January 8, 2003 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: This trail sux Other recommended trails in the same area: Santos, Razorback, Hard rock, San Felasco
Review: It's not really a trail at all. More of an ATV park and a place to 4 wheel. Plenty of deep mud and flexing action if you're into Jeepin'. But as for mountain bikes, this isn't even worth your time.	Overall Rating:

Charlotte Shafer from Gainesville, FL Date: September 3, 2002 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: SAN FELASCO!!!
Review: I just rode these trails for the first time. They apparently are most popular with ATVs and people who dump trash. Nothing challenging, but you might get lost in the criss-crossing trails. The miscellaneous household junk and trash lining the paths ruined what might have at least been a pretty ride.	Overall Rating:

GT from Idaho Date: April 27, 2002 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Any way out of Florida you can find Other recommended trails in the same area: Nothing in Florida
Review: Ok I go on a trip this will be fun I see all the nice reviews for Florida. Why why do you all do this if it sucks just say it sucks You have nothing to ride on there is more in Kansas Every one that put in a good review for any of the Florida must be very old so old that thay are using a walker out on the trail That is the only way I can see this to be any thing more than some place to let your dog do his thing the trails are so bad my dog would not even sh_t on them. I give all of Florida a -10 star	Overall Rating:

POWERPOOKIE from GVILLE Date: March 3, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a year
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: SEE ABOVE
Review: SANDY WET AND ROOTY. SUUUCKS! GO TO THE POWERLINES OR SAN FELASCO OR BETTER YET SANTOS, RAZORBACK, OR HARDROCK! DON'T FORGET SUWANNEE.	Overall Rating:

Sphincter Meat from Spring Hill Date: January 17, 2002 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: STOP! Don't go! Other recommended trails in the same area: In my back yard
Review: Wow, it's the smoothest surface I've ever ridden on!	Overall Rating:

barcode from Gainesville, FL Date: October 11, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: San Felasco, Santos
Review: Last time I was there was about 2 weeks ago, and it has gotten worse. It used to be that you could get a decent 2 mile loop around the motorbike sand traps, but it seems that the motorbikes have gotten to parts of that loop. In other words, it's pretty nasty riding. A lot of rim-deep sand. Unless you're really strapped for time, you might be better of heading to San Felasco that's about 20 minutes away.	Overall Rating:

VOL FAN from KNOXVILLE,TN Date: February 12, 2001 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: OUT AND DOWN.DOWN STRAIT TO HELL. Other recommended trails in the same area: FUCK YOU!I WOULD GIVE IT 1/2 A STAR BUT THAT'S NOT A CHOICE.
Review: OH YOU BUNCH OF FUCKED UP GATOR FANS!WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO LEARN YOU MUST HAVE MOUNTAINS TO MOUNTAIN BIKE.YOU FLAT LANDERS ARE NOT GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT SUCKING SPURRIER DICK!	Overall Rating:

Justin Hoppmann from Tempe, AZ Date: August 14, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Go Explore Other recommended trails in the same area: Powerlines, Gatorback, ...
Review: Listen all those who griped about this trail, where did you first learn to bike? My first experiences with 1-track were at 20th so I am going to be all sentimental (or mental). While its not the best trail (even in Gville) its close enough for freshmen living in the dorms to ride to and have fun easily. The trails at 20th are good for beginners, and link up with Creekside, and Haile pretty well for longer rides. I bet I'm not the only one who learned to ride at 20th. Props to Spin Cycle (you guys rule!)	Overall Rating:

The Sweet Pickle from Palatka Fl. Date: August 4, 2000 Trail Ridden: Every few months
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: I would like to recommend not riding the power lines because to many people are getting hurt and not using a helmet. Life Flight has come out thier 2 times and each time it was a beginner rider without a helmet. This place has also gotten some bad publicity with the Gainesville Sun news paper and the owner is threatning to close it down. I do like the trails, but this is getting absolutely bad for Gainesville. I see all kinds of first time riders trying to follow the other WISKEY'S off some nasty downhill and with no exsperience. It is fun, but it will close soon. THANKS TO ALL WHO OBEY THE RULES OF THE TRAIL.
Review: This used to be a great trail to ride and I can tell you it is not 5 miles of sigle track. The trail is 2.7 miles long and it offers alot of great little technical stuff. IT is nothing to get excited about, only enjoy it because it will be apartments in 2001. I know this because I saw all the site plans and had to do the creek studies thier.	Overall Rating:

James Burke from Miami Date: March 27, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a year
Recommended Route: It's hard to say; just tool around for a while and you'll find a loop. Other recommended trails in the same area: Powerlines (G'ville) Hardrock/Santos/Reddick (Ocala)
Review: I'm glad to see this trail is still around; the "skating rink threat" has been hanging over this lot for years. This trail has a lot of sentimental value --it's the first "real" trail I ever rode, and it sparked the flame that's led me to races and adventures all over the country. If you're new to the sport, this is an excellent trail on which to learn the ropes. It offers a few miles of singletrack through some beautiful live oak forest, a large clearing with some mud pits and bumps, and a few mild technical features you can try if you're feeling confident. While this trail doesn't offer much for the intermediate or advanced moutain biker, it's extremely close to the UF campus (about a ten-minute ride), so it's a great way to get in a quick morning workout, or blow off a few hours in the late afternoon before hitting the bars. If you're in the area and want more of a challenge, I'd suggest the convenient-but-challenging Powerlines northwest of town, or better, the Holy Trinity of Hardrock/Santos/Reddick in Ocala.	Overall Rating:

CEAS from KANSAS CITY Date: March 23, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a year
Recommended Route: I USED TO RIDE THIS TRAIL WHEN I WENT TO UF. I DONT EVEN RECOMMEND GOING THERE. ITS GONNA BE AN ICE SKATING RINK ANYWAYS. Other recommended trails in the same area: POWER LINES. HARD ROCK. TRAVELING TO GEORGIA.
Review: LET ME SAY THIS TRAIL IS BORING AND MOSTLY FLAT. IF THIS IS THE ONLY TRAIL I WOULD HAVE HAD TO RIDE I WOULD HAVE QUIT MOUNTAIN BIKING ALL TOGETHER. WOW - U CAN GET SICK AIRS OF SOME EXPOSED ROOTS! HAHAHAHAHA. AND THE LOOP NEVER FELT LIKE 5 MILES, BUT I COULD BE WRONG. SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER FUN FACTOR: LOW SCENIC FACTOR: ZERO YOU GET THE POINT. IM OUT!	Overall Rating:

Eagle from Gainesville Date: March 2, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Take 34th Street north from Archer Rd. and turn on 20th Ave. go down passed the fire station (43rd ST.)to the 62nd St. light...on your left is the entrance to the trail-parking. Ride towards the east on the start trail and stay away from the back motorcycle and truck trails. Other recommended trails in the same area: Not worth the drive. If your close it is worth the exercise. I give it a three for the few interesting dips and climbs.
Review: This trail is not long enought to justify a trip out to the site. I live within riding distance so I enjoy it. It several interesting dips and climbs. However, it is not as long as some claim unless you like very muddy motorcycle trails. It is usually deserted when I go...then again I only go to this trail during the week ...I save the long difficult trails for the weekend.	Overall Rating:

James Basto from Gainesville, FL Date: February 15, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: An intermediate trail that offers a great scenic tour through giant oaks and magnolia trees.	Overall Rating:

aqualung from Gainseville Date: October 17, 1999 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: don't bother Other recommended trails in the same area: If you have to ride in G'ville go to powerlines, otherwise go to Bellview/Santos
Review: I found the trails to not be worth my time. Go to powerlines. This place is sandy when dry and VERY muddy when wet. And the only way I can see it being 5-6 miles is by riding on the "4x4" roads, not enough single track there for even a "clever" rider to find 5-6 miles.	Overall Rating:

Daniel Hall from St. Pete, FL, USA Date: September 21, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Listed directions are fine. Other recommended trails in the same area: There are MANY trails on campus that are great although short. The 8th ave trails used to be good, but have been going downhill. There are trails on both sides of the street. There are more trails with some excellent technical sections on Archer across I75 on the left. I'll get a review posted on them. There is also the Rails to Trails which are more fun than you might think.
Review: I lived next to this trail for a couple years. It is actually 4x4 trails, and therefore can be fun because of the ruts the trucks dig. Any rain will make this trail pretty muddy, which I think is just fine. You can generate a 5 - 6 mile loop pretty easy. But there are no side trails. Just the loop. There are some short sections in the front that are interesting. Just ignore any sand trails you see, there are frequently vehicles flying around on those. Don't ride these trails at night!! It is common for some 'group' to steal cars, take them to this trail in the middle where the mud pits are, sink the cars in the mud pit and then shoot at the cars with shotguns. I really recommend this trail for broad daylight, although I was once threatened by a 'group' in 4x4s with guns on a Saturday during the daytime. I am sure they were just 'playing' but I didn't find it funny. If you are clever you can find side trails that come out in a soccer park east of the trails that loop back into the main entrance as listed above. By the way, this propert was purchased and is being developed as a roller skating park, last time I was in G'ville. There are other reviews of this same trail under another name (Powerlines).	Overall Rating: