Hanna Park

Hanna Park

	Hanna Park
Location:	Florida
Nearest Town:	Jacksonville
Directions to Trailhead:	95 to J Turner Butler. Exit and go East. Get off on St. Johns Bluff Rd and go left. Turn right on Atlantic Blvd. and follow to A1A and take a left. It'll be on the left.
Trail Description:	Technically rooty. There are alot of roots, but some parts are faster. There are some very cool dunes to ride on by the ocean. It can be sandy at times. It's challenging if you stay on the race course side.
Trail Length:	The race course is 6 miles, but there are many more trails
Trail Type:	Singletrack
Skill Level:	Trails for all skill levels
Submitted By:	AJM

Marc from Jacksonville Date: May 26, 2003 Trail Ridden: Please Select
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Review: it was a nice ride.The first time i went on it my good bike was in the shop so i had to use one with no shocks it was a little bumpy but it was fun.	Overall Rating:

kyle from jacksonville, fl Date: April 13, 2003 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: any where in ocala
Review: flat trails with allot of roots that dont get in the way to much. you can pick up allot of speed on most of the trains, but some have sharp turns so you need to watch out some people go the wrong way so slow down and be careful for them. the trails are boring but good for an exercize the only thing good is small trails that have stunts being built that are fun.	Overall Rating:

Dirtyb Sanchez from j- ville Date: January 10, 2003 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Follow the road Other recommended trails in the same area: Loretto dirt Jumps
Review: This place sucks There ain't nothin dog, homie g-funk. Never go here I know what I'm sayin is green but fishizzle my wizzle I know dis brotha be rankin but these trais be stankin.	Overall Rating:

evil empire bike comp. from jacksonville,FL Date: January 4, 2003 Trail Ridden: Once a month
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Review: this place is awsome they have so much stuff to ride they have technical trails but if your good than they are easy. they have good drops and street ridin at the beach acsses	Overall Rating:

matt from Date: December 22, 2002 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
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Review: I was visiting and came prepared for road duty but then discovered this park. I had some 1.5 kenda kwest road tires on my single speed but still had a blast. I had to walk up the tiny, sandy hills, due to the slick tires. Turning wasnt' a bigga problem as I thought, though, the trails are very twisty and make great use of the limited park size. I was impressed with the crew that takes care of the park with the bits of northshore, etc. Definitely worth checking out, very entertaining even though Florida is so damn flat. Thanks for the fun ride.	Overall Rating:

Gerald from Jacksonville, Fl Date: October 5, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Hmmm I guess the south trail. Make a Right not a left. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: If you dont wan't to drive to Razzor Back or Ft Clinch then this will do. These trails can be a challenge for beginers even intermidiate riders. Expert riders may have to ride trails several times just to warm up. Yes' it is a little sandy it's on the beach, Don't let that stop you. Trails can be fast with sharp turns and rootes. Please watch for wrong way riders. Some trails are one way. Park just after the entrance to the left, it's shady and has bike showers. Weekends can be bussy with bikers, always wear a helmet. Have fun and be open minded for biking is for self enjoyment to inner peace.	Overall Rating:

Brent Haeseker from Crystal River, FL Date: September 30, 2002 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: Didn't catch the trail names except Misery and Twister. Everything was fun. Other recommended trails in the same area: Santos in Belleview/Ocala. Tom Brown/Cadillac Trail in Tallahassee.
Review: Wow, I was pleasantly surprised by this great series of trails. I rode it this weekend in the race they had there. I'm sure time of year and rainfall (like all trails in florida) would have an effect on trail conditions - as well as maintenance - but other than the few mud holes, I found the trails to be very nicely packed and fast. One thing worth noting that I don't think has been mentioned, is the complete canopy coverage of the trails. Personally I dislike trails with direct sunlight as it burns me out faster, so the shady trails at Hanna were perfect for me. And if you want sun, just ride over to the beach and there you go... The best way I can describe Hanna is to compare it to other trails I've riden. If you like Morris Bridge/Flatlands in Tampa you'll like Hanna more - similiar type of trails and terrian, but better. If you're familiar with Santos, think more Spider Kingdom and Bunny/Termite type of trails - although the terrian is different. Worth noting too is that Hanna is not as flat as some might say. Certains trails have some ups and downs to them - nothing massive of course, but enough to keep your attention when zipping along fast - you may even find yourself out of the saddle on a few. I enjoyed Hanna. Kudos to those one put together and maintain these trails.	Overall Rating:

M.o.D. from Jax Date: July 19, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: "HANNA Park" is same as "Kathryn Abby Hanna" in this Florida list... Other recommended trails in the same area: -NAS Jax Trails (S.R. 17 - ask local shop) -Kearnan Trails / Willie Brown -Curtis Lovelace -Dunn Ave. BMX track
Review: I am a bit surprised at the rating inflation here...Hanna Park is rated at a "3.62" and "4" - up in the same ranks as Razorback and HardRock?!?!(Reddick/Ocala, FL - see list). This is NOT accurate! While Hanna Park is great to combine an hour ride with a picnic or laying out at the beach(don't forget your bike lock).... Hanna Park is what a convict would consider of the prison cafeteria as "good eatin'". If you can't have any better - you don't don't consider any better! I am not ripping Hanna down or all the folks that have put some sweat into keeping it up. Hanna is a good supplement if one does not have the extra time to drive to locations outside of Jacksonville - it is better than the sidewalk! If it hasn't rained within a week or so, it will be loose and SANDY, North Trails more sandy than the South. There are some efforts to throw down limestone to firm up soft areas. PROS= Some technical stuff: some fun bunny hops(roots), bridges, tight turns, and thread-the-needle trees. CONS= Slow, flat, mosquito infested(keeps you moving!), creeks in the park tend to smell pretty bad. Recommendation: If you just bought your bike, by all means, make a few trips to Hanna first - get comfortable on your bike...When you feel are ready - head to Ocala, Lakeland, White Springs, or points North. Jacksonville seriously needs some better trails in its vicinity to support her strong MTB following. On any given day, you'll find that over 50% of Jax riders are over 50 miles from home due to the lack of decent local trails.	Overall Rating:

jeff from atlantic beach Date: April 8, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Ride in from the beach at southeast end of the park. Other recommended trails in the same area: Santos Trail, Reddick, Ft. Clinch (only after a decent rainstorm)
Review: This park offers a decent ride every time out. It can be as challenging as you make it. A small freeride area exists in the center area (not too far from the parks main entrance), however the winding, mostly flat single track is Hanna's mainstay. You can get an excellent, not-boring workout here. It also has some decent mud bogs after a good rain. Ride Briar Patch flat out and see if you think Hanna Park isn't fun.	Overall Rating:

My Three Johnson's are from Jacksonville Date: March 28, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Follow the system and you shouldn't get lost. All roads lead out or to the NAS. Other recommended trails in the same area: Fernindina at Fort Clinch is close. Everthing else is 2.5 hours away or greater.
Review: Go Fast, Flat, and furious Young Man!!!	Overall Rating:

My Other Johnson from Yulee, Florida Date: February 26, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Just go... Other recommended trails in the same area: If you have the whole day to kill & are from the Jacksonville area, then Reddick (only on weekends), Santos (Ocala), and Hardrock (also Ocala) are the place to go. Gainsville is ok for a change of pace and Hailes is only open for races twice a year...DO NOT TRESPASS.
Review: Nothing I add here will justify what hasn't already been said...for flat Northern Florida, not too shabby. Tons of trail-riding here! And for you "Hardcore" riders who trash the review of this place, might I remind you that any "hardcore" rider would never and SHOULD never come here. Besides, we wouldn't want you here anyway. So why write a review...this place wasn't MEANT for you! Considering it's location, the amenities and how well the trails are maintained, I know of no one in the area who doesn't have a good time when they ride here. I rode a 20 mile loop ourside Tucson AZ two years ago, which STILL has a 4.36 rating, and was totally BORING! However, if you "hated" this place because you wanted to dive off of a 10 foot drop, then dive off your dam roof or build a ramp or something! But if you want two foot drops, go to the dunes in the back. I've ridden this place for years and it only gets better with time...yes, Reddick, Santos and even Hailes Trails (Had a great race there last week, by the way) are fantastic, and I love to go there, but it's an ALL DAY AFFAIR to get there from here (almost 2.5 hours each way). Riders like myself who have a life and actually WORK for a living may not have a day to kill twice a week to go there. HAPPY now???	Overall Rating:

My Johnson from Augusta, Ga Date: February 25, 2002 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Use the provided map they give you as you pay your buck to get in! Other recommended trails in the same area: Rode Santos a year ago...didn't care for the boring singletrack, but the two pits were fun. Reddick I heard was a blast. Will try to get there this spring.
Review: I was pleasantly surprised at the numerous miles of trail you have at this place. Some of the new-cut trails we found by accident were definitely not on the map, but were great in there own right. There is a TON of riding here, but it would be very difficult to get lost. Nothing was difficult, but for fun, FAST riding with a few roots and techincal sections thrown in for good measure, we had a great ride at Hanna. Good facilities too! A few surprises (some welcome and some not!) are there if you look as well. One bad surprise was me getting caught by the neck and lifted clean off my bike by a vine that had fallen in the middle of a blind, fast turn on a trail called "Switchback" sometime after it rained. It was bad enough to almost get decapitated, but the two MTBer's I was riding with were fast on my tail and both plowed into the back of me! Not good! My wrist and the chainring cuts on my right Gastroc STILL hurts!! The good surprises...I was shown a few steeper (but sandy) drops at the back of Hanna near the ocean that was just great, and a little low North-Shore wannabe section on one of the newer trails. I tried both and each required sound technical skill. The trails are very well maintained and the new-cut trails were just plain fun. I've been to a lot of different states to ride, Snowshoe and Moab included, and although far from difficult or challenging and absolutely no climbs worth writing about, this place was still just plain fun to ride. There's no reason NOT to come here to ride if you're in the area. The other rider's I met that day were friendly and the scenery was not to shabby either. Definitely recommended.	Overall Rating:

Terry from Conyers, GA Date: January 22, 2002 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Ask for a map at the park entrance. Ride it all if you have time. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: This is a great ride! No, it doesn't have any real hills. No, it isn't rocky or otherwise very technical But I came to town on business from Atlanta (I ride the 96 Olympic Trail several times per month) and encountered a FUN ride. I tend to judge trails based on whether they exceed my expectations. I had low expectations for any trails in Jacksonville, FL; much less a trail right at the beach. Hanna Park blew my expectations out of the water. The scenery was great, the trail was twisty with a few roots and logs to keep it interesting. In fact, some of the obstacles came at the end of sharp blind curves and really catch a first timer by surprise. I have a couple of scrapes to prove it. Kudos to whoever designed and built this trail. As the review below says, it makes the most of the available terrain. The locals should ride the trails on the exit road side more. There were more challenging sections here, but much of it seemed like it was virtually never ridden (ie over grown, not well worn, etc). Great Ride. If you are coming to Atlanta sometime, bring the bike and ride the Atlanta Olympic Trail. See my review for good directions on how to ride it, or drop me an e-mail, perhaps we can hook-up.	Overall Rating:

Scott from Pensacola, Florida Date: December 28, 2001 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: see others below Other recommended trails in the same area: www.porc.org
Review: I rode this trail a number of times a few years ago. I enjoyed the ride. Like someone else here said, it ain't Moab, but it's singletrack -- it's public -- and it's trail, so that a good thing. It's also near the beach, so that's cool too! Maps at the trailhead are nice and the sandy spots test my strength and handling skills (only wussies bitch about sand!). Hope I can get back there one day. Again, without comparing this trail to other ones in other parts of the state or country, I give this one a 4. The way I look at it, a trail should be judged on its ability to make the most of it's geography. This one does.	Overall Rating:

Matt from Jacksonville Fl Date: October 29, 2001 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: every thing especialy the "expert trails" which they aren't. Other recommended trails in the same area: west side regional because we live right acrossed the street to it. other than that we just moved here.
Review: fun rolling hills. most of it is tight single track. with quite a bit of roots and logs and other nifty stuff. i kinda kept getting lost so i'm not sure what i did. lots of fun. would definatly recoment to anyone in the area. very well kept up. i just got on at one of the many places it said Bike Trail on big sign next to the road. they have maps but it's kinda confusing for me anyway. hope to go camping this weekend if my parrents take me. (i'm only 14).	Overall Rating:

J from FL Date: April 4, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
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Review: to the guy b4 this u "heard" and u "went" the wrong way shame u came so fare to do nothing ,,,its true there getting old and the lands ant the same but if u come up the sides then its wUHsssssss oh and if any one know how to get a G-flex lay backed seat stem (post bar whatever u what to call it) EMAIL ME !!!!! the bikes from the UK and i cant get it off it dont hit out the top just makes a cracking nose but dont brake and keeps on spinning aroung like ones then locks ????? and one now were the site is for G-flexs im out safe ya	Overall Rating:

chase from texas Date: March 24, 2001 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
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Review: i rode every thing hear it all sucks I thought it was flat in texas serisoly it was like a side walk with a little dirt on it nice bath rooms though	Overall Rating:

Alex from FL Date: November 5, 2000 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Yo if you got to the naval base you went to far... the guy befre this gives a good way how to get there... Other recommended trails in the same area: The one behind publix.. it is rollercoaster something... it stinks i got so sick from it ... all it is up and down up and down no jumps no drops at all.. not worth it...
Review: WOw. Go to the back if you want some good drops... Do not go to the local Nike shop in A1A and ask how it is cause the guy said the there weren't any drops.... Yes the drops in the back are worth it... the single track is awsome... the twister was fun and fast the others where awsome go for it... good place..	Overall Rating:

Chris from Jacksonville Date: September 19, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Atlantic East to Mayport road, turn south, make a right on Wonderwood....if you reach the navy base...you went too far. Other recommended trails in the same area: Guana Park- Beginner Crusty Knuckle- Intermediate Fort Clinch- Intermediate
Review: lots of roots and sandy when it is dry. Try riding this place during a pouring rain...adds a new dimension to the trials. Spiders in the morning, and killer mosquitos after the rain and in the summer. Mostly flat with a couple 8 foot walls in "Grunt" Tight twisty single track...trails for all levels. Trees and vines can grab handle bars if you are not careful. Some banked turns and small bridges wide enough to ride over without worrying about falling in the creeks. Favortie trail: Brier Patch...on the north side 4 Stars b/c it is Northeast Florida	Overall Rating:

Scott from Central Florida Date: September 4, 2000 Trail Ridden: Every few months
Recommended Route: Try them all Other recommended trails in the same area: Intermediate - Belleview: Ocala Intermediate - Spruce Creek / Martins Dairy: Daytona Intermediate+ - Hard Rock: Ocala
Review: Here's the deal. This is not the place for the hardcore mountain biker who says "you haven't ridden hard today unless you've bled". WE ARE IN FLORIDA - THIS IS NOT MOAB, STOP COMPLAINING. You can make these trails tough if you want to blast through them, but for the most part a 10 year old could ride these trails as easily as a 25 year old. i.e. - good for families and the expert biker. Kudos for excellent trail maintenance, trails being well marked and the amenities: bike wash and park facilities. This is an excellent all purpose trail for Florida. Well worth the drive to check it out!!!	Overall Rating:

THE SWEET PICKLE from Palatka, Fla. Date: August 4, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a year
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Review: I have only raced there and it is VERY rooty and it does have some none root sections. I love single track and it offers allot of this. I would not ride if the conditions a wet cause it gets really nasty. I loved racing there because roadies have such a hard time turning. HA HA This is a fun place to ride and I here the guy just builds all kinds of trails so who knows where the routs are now. Also if you do race there let me say there is no where to pass on that frigin trail so get the whole shot and never look back. You could keep the whole field lock up trust me it happend to me.	Overall Rating:

GT Rider from Jacksonville, FL Date: May 2, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: clockwise is alright but counter clockwise is a blast! Other recommended trails in the same area: Fort Clinch
Review: When I first started mountain biking several years ago I thought this place was tough, but after going to Hardrock and Reddick, Hanna is not that bad. Mostly flat, some ups and downs, a lot of tight areas between trees. On the weekends there are a lot of people but there are so many trails that it doesn't matter. If you don't feel like driving an hour and a half to Ocala, then ride here! Live to Ride, Ride to Live!	Overall Rating:

Tom from Jax, FL Date: April 30, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Misery is okay, log jam might awaken novice or lower. Don't be misled by the "supposed" expert routes! My ballet oriented girlfriend just learned how to ride a bike and can ride any trail after 1.5 months. Familys take note-kids CAN ride this trail with dept store bikes. Other recommended trails in the same area: Ft Clinch(inter.), Reddick(inter.-expert), Hard Rock(inter.+), Bellview/Santos(v easy-some inter.+expert)
Review: Great trail for beginners, but you will have to increase your speed to make it challenging for intermediate or better riders. Aerobic- very easy. Technical-varies, Most is easy, a few intermediate parts. Elevation- Fairly flat, a few areas gain up to 20-25', but rather brief. Nice for the family, park has grilles and shade, a lake, beach, canoe rentals, etc. Trails are well maintained, and the price is fair. For intermediate and hard core riders, not worth the time unless you live in the neighborhood. I ride throughout the US, and much prefer the 2 hour drive to Ocala for riding. Also see Brooksville's Gran Canyon. Ride on-T	Overall Rating:

Bleeder from Jacksonville Date: March 29, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Who gives a Rat's-Ass, for Florida, it's all good... Other recommended trails in the same area: Fort Clinch is definitely high on the list...more technical overall with a few more hills thrown in for good measure. There are a few miles of trail behind the Publix off of Butler Boulevard. Fun and fast, but developers will decimate this area soon.
Review: There are over 15 miles of trails in Hanna, and I can't find one of them that my friends and I don't enjoy....in either direction. Twisting, turning, and scenic, the singletrack is definitely worth your time to get there. Considering the condition and upkeep of the trails, as well as the continued construction of newer trails, this place continues to improve each year. And to those of you who complain of sand...what the hell do you want??? You're 1000 yards from the friggin' beach, for Christ's sake!!! In reality, at least 75-85% of the trails are hardpack, NOT sand. If anything, it's the large exposed roots of trees that'll get you!(...and if you want a good laugh, offer first aid to newbies as they try to negotiate "LOG JAM" at speed...ESPN would have a field day filming "Crash and Burn" for mountain bikes on that trail!!!) Of course, those large banana spider-webs that hang around face level are always fun too! Personally, the proximity to the beach is a blessing. The summer can be blazing hot, so the breeze off the ocean isn't bad, and a dunk in the ocean is immediately refreshing!!! O.K., so these trails aren't the Rocky Mountains, but considering what state we're in and the close-by amenities, the singletrack is the most fun in North Florida.	Overall Rating:

Chad Vanover from Jacksonville, Fl Date: February 19, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: Fort Clinch is another great trail in North Florida.
Review: This is a great trail in Jacksonville and only getting better. Bunky is constantly working to make it even better. Beginners to expert riders can enjoy these trails. The best thing is that I don't have to drive for an hour to get there. New trails have been added since last summer. These trails are extreme to ride at night.	Overall Rating:

Tracy from Jacksonville Date: January 10, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Directions to trail are wrong - after you exit onto A1A, Hanna Park is down about 5 miles on your right. Also, admission is $1 now. Other recommended trails in the same area: Ft. Clinch/Fernandina, Westside Regional Park
Review: The sand is really not as bad as some people make it out to be, but it will grab your tire if you are not careful. This is a fun set of trails, can be ridden in both directions, twisty and fast. In the summer, cool off at the water park that is by the lake rental equipment.	Overall Rating:

Perry Pelham from Jacksonville Date: January 3, 19100 Trail Ridden: Once a week
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Review: This place used to be pretty technical but then i went to hard rock,now it's a walk in the park.Still, very fun trails,good workout.	Overall Rating:

Gene Pruett from JAX Date: December 2, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Its all good for FL Other recommended trails in the same area: Fernadina has bigger hills tougher faster ride. Not as many variations to the trails
Review: It is good for FL. I am from the rockies so I miss the mountians... The course can be good if you work it. Many routes. Weekends see plenty of traffic.	Overall Rating:

Phil from McCracken Date: December 2, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: See the previous reviews Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: I miss Pennsylvania. That is all.....	Overall Rating:

Scoop from Pomona, CA Date: September 20, 1999 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: I did one short ride in the northwest section of the park: Drew's Trail and Briar Patch, in a counter-clockwise direction. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: Imagine what a trail might be like in the Amazon Jungle, and this is what you have here. No real hills, but the scenery is like a tropical rain forest. It is a twisty one, and you pass by a river that could be the one Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn sailed in the "African Queen." You expect to see aligators and boa constrictors everywhere, but I didn't see any (whew!). You ride over palm leaves, tree roots, blowdown, wooden bridges over the river, and vegetation everywhere, but the trail is relatively easy. It is warm in the jungle, but the rain is not very bad due to the canopy. If I lived around here, I would be riding this place often. I have ridden trails in several western states, but I have never seen one like this. We don't have any jungles out west. This is	Overall Rating:

Tony from JAX, FLA Date: June 16, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a week
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Review: Man, this trail rox. Its not the best i have seen but it is rather fun yet tiring. May occur technical to some. Lots of roots, sugar sand(in some areas),narrow turns, awesome little banked turns. Bring your water bottle for this one, and be prepared if you bust a tire on those roots. All in ALL its a fun place to ride.	Overall Rating:

PF from JAX,FLA Date: February 16, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: MANY Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: THOUGHT IT WAS VERY TECHNICAL. LOTS OF ROOTS, BUT SOME VERY FAST SECTIONS AS WELL. I NEVER SAW MUCH OF THE SAND, ONLY HARDPACKED TRAIL. ALSO, THERE IS A NEW SECTION OPENED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PARK. VERY FAST AT THE END, VERY ROOTY IN THE BEGINING.	Overall Rating:

Jeremy from Gainseville Date: January 20, 1999 Trail Ridden: Please Select
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Review: Can you say SAND, SAND, SAND!!!!!!!!! I only want this much sand on a motorcycle trail. This park is on the beach, so its mostly beach sand slightly packed inbetween a bunch of trees. Some areas are sand free and very technical with lots of roots, but I hate sand. To damn much like work to ride in it.	Overall Rating:

Derek Newell from Winston-Salem,NC Date: December 1, 1998 Trail Ridden: Every few months
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Review: Well, this is one of the best trails I have been on in Florida. It can give you a great workout if you keep on moving, don't worry about following any particular trail, they all lead to the same place. It's really fun just to ride and ride and ride forever. The trail has a nice groove that you can fall into. It's also pretty technical in places so watch out for the trees. Also, in the summer check your equipment before you start riding because if you have to stop and walk, the mosquitos will kill you!	Overall Rating: