49th Avenue trails

49th Avenue trails

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	49th Avenue trails
Location:	Florida
Nearest Town:	Ocala/ Bellview
Directions to Trailhead:	from I-75 exit 341 head west on SR484 2.5 miles. Turn north (right) on Marion Oaks Course. After big curve to left turn north (right) on 49th Ave. The trailhead is 1/4 mile on right. Trailhead has port-o-potty & non-potable water. Other optional starting points: Landbridge Trailhead (475A) for a 23 mile ride or Santos Trailhead (near 441) for a 45+ mile epic.
Trail Description:	Wooded singletrack winds through pines & oak hammocks. Varies from tight & twisty to open & fast. Also includes several miles of rolly, hilly terrain through the ship canal diggings. Trails in this area are blue (intermediate) & yellow (beginner.)
Trail Length:	10 miles + (connects to Santos)
Trail Type:	Singletrack
Skill Level:	Intermediate
Web Link:	http://www.omba.org
Submitted By:	Valerie

Brent Haeseker from Crystal River, FL Date: July 4, 2003 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: I rode the freshly cut Blue trail. I know a Yellow, and possibly Red trail, is being planned. Other recommended trails in the same area: All the new ones being added.
Review: This is a brand new trail and I've only ridden it once, as have only a small handful of other riders, so it's not fully broken in yet. However, this trail has tons of potential! Parts of the trail are indeed very twisty and tight (those of us with wider handlebars won't fit some of the course), other parts will be downright fast when packed down, and the pit areas of the trail are more Red level than Blue in their technical layout. Being this far west of the main Santos area of connected trails, you would expect more easy cruising trails like the Yellow trails from Spider Kingdom and the Land Bridge route, but the 49th Avenue trail is definitely different and alot of fun. Go ride this hidden gem! Note: Since this is a new trail it might be hard to find. You will have to cross under the bridge on 49th Ave (just up the road from the 49th Ave trailhead) and then you will see the trail on the right.	Overall Rating: