PowerLines(Gainesville)

PowerLines(Gainesville)

	PowerLines(Gainesville)
Location:	Florida
Nearest Town:	Gainesville
Directions to Trailhead:	A few different ways to get there. Best/easiest one is to turn onto 123rd(?) from Newberry rd.
Trail Description:	Lots of different types of trails, new ones opening all the time. All skill levels. Medium Climbs. Good practice trail, nothing too scary.
Trail Length:	miles
Trail Type:	Singletrack & Fire Roads
Skill Level:	Trails for all skill levels
Submitted By:	Ghost

Jim from Gainesville Date: April 19, 2003 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: Alachua
Review: Tis a shame... another victim of the urban sprawl. I was building some dirt jumps out there but saw a GRU truck and decided to split. It's not worth getting arrested for riding your bike. I thought GRU was the one group that wanted people to ride there and didn't really care that people rode there. After all, I do help support their company with my utility money. But alas... I will ride in Alachua until things cool off around here. Periodically the police decide to harass everyone and waste people's time, so everyone disappears from the trails for a while until it cools off. Until then, I'll find other places to ride where the land is PRESERVED instead of destroyed in favor of lame ass apartment complexes that nobody asked for anyway. Screw you Fletcher, and everyone else like you. Thanks for robbing Gainesville of one of it's most valuable recreational areas. Once again, you are a plague to society.	Overall Rating:

from Gainesville, Fl Date: April 14, 2003 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Stay Away! Other recommended trails in the same area: Any - Not this one!
Review: Three people were arrested on Sat. Night. Sheriff Cars and Helicopter. Area is now patrolled!	Overall Rating:

max from gainesville Date: April 9, 2003 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: Please note that this area is posted. Recently there has been numerous instances of property damage along this area and is being patroled by the sheriffs department and private security personnel. Stay away!	Overall Rating:

Jim from Gainesville Date: February 28, 2003 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Park at Fort Clarke, ride in. Other recommended trails in the same area: Ocala
Review: I'm not sure exactly who OWNS the land and I think that's one of the problems. Otherwise this could become quite the trail network. I believe GRU owns part of that land (The stuff around the limerock roads and whatnot) and some guy named "Fletcher" who is notorious for being a jack@ss developer owns the parts which are now being turned into an apartment complex. Apparently money is more valuable than trees and great mountain bike trails. Most people simply aren't willing to take a stand on the issue, since they can just ride at other places. But to me this is a great place to ride, and I will continue to ride until the police lock me up.	Overall Rating:

SquidWhatSquid? from Gainesville Date: February 13, 2003 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Park at Ft. Clark. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: Has anyone approached the landowner about developing a liability release?	Overall Rating:

Jim from Muh fuggin Gainesviiiiiiilllllle! Date: January 18, 2003 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Ride anywhere that's not posted Other recommended trails in the same area: Nothing locally.. but if you're willing to travel Ocala there's tosn of stuff.
Review: Tight singletrack, hardpacked. Some nice elevation changes and stream bed runs. Stay out of the well marked posted areas, and you've got nothing to worry about. Really sucks that the area is being torn down in favor of lame apartment complexes and bull$hit like that.	Overall Rating:

griffin from Date: January 14, 2003 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: park at Fort Clarke Other recommended trails in the same area: Ride the Nasty Horton
Review: it is a great area to ride. It is the only fun place in gainesville. It is too bad that Fletcher needs more money and is destroying the woods. He and others like him are a disease to society.	Overall Rating:

I still ride here and so should you from Gainesville Date: December 23, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: RIDE HERE!! People who have been posting that this trail is closed are merely misinformed. Don't go past the HUGE signs that say not to pass them and you'll be okay. There's still plenty of trails to ride out there that aren't closed down. Stay near the stream runs and away from the large Kudzu field and you'll be okay. Nobody is going to arrest you or tell you to leave unless you're on the posted areas. I ride here all the time and so do plenty of other people... don't let the scare tactics stop you.	Overall Rating:

Notice from To all user Date: October 25, 2002 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: If you pass a no-trespassing sign you will be arrested. This trail is closed. There have been people bringing tools, cutting down trees and leaving trash. It's too bad some people can't just enjoy life as it is.	Overall Rating:

Jim from Gainesville Date: August 22, 2002 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: San Felasco, Hardrock, Santos, Razorback, etc.
Review: These were great trails back when I used to ride them. I'd heard lately that people were getting chased off, so I decided to let it cool off for a while before returning. Is there any word as to if things are safe there now? If you ride out there, or know anything about it, please send me an email, or an instant message! My instant messenger name is Jimbob8142. Don't hesitate to drop me a line if you're in the area and want to ride. Any help from local riders would be appreciated.. the powerlines were the only decent trails in the area!	Overall Rating:

joey b. from merritt island fl Date: May 29, 2002 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: take i75 Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: It was awsome should have gone earlier. but almost got arested. so watch out for the gainsville bacon (the cops) so dont go	Overall Rating:

jordanthejew from directly from hell Date: May 24, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: park at Fort Clark Other recommended trails in the same area: santos,razorback,hardrock and i rode some shit in other states.
Review: Sweet!!!	Overall Rating:

tommy lee from atlanta Date: May 9, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: just ride in Other recommended trails in the same area: build more trails, keep riding them before it is to late. get a blumpkin while you are out there.
Review: it is great if you know your way around to the good stuff. don't be like at assbag from oregon and do the pussy things.	Overall Rating:

G8rFtBall from Gainesville Date: March 13, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: CLOSED-DO NOT GO HERE ANYMORE Other recommended trails in the same area: Go to Razorback in Reddick best trail in Florida hands down!
Review: CLOSED-DO NOT GO HERE ANYMORE All over grown now, not rideable	Overall Rating:

gonegator from eugene oregon Date: December 10, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: north on I-75, turn left on I-10, go about 1500 miles Other recommended trails in the same area: Ride down the middle of 441, its about as scenic
Review: I just loved these trails when I lived in Gainesburg, I thought they were the shit, But this ain't mountain bikin' folks, nothing close to it. Florida trails are great for roaches, ticks, and spiders Go west, you fools and see great trails and you'll be smiling riders.	Overall Rating:

mikeb from way out west in sodom way Date: December 5, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: follow the leader Other recommended trails in the same area: follow the leader
Review: is'nt a blumpkin when you're getting a blowjob at the same time you're taking a crap? just wondering.	Overall Rating:

blumpkin boys from gville Date: December 4, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: park at your friends house near by ride in Other recommended trails in the same area: we built it come ride it. Fuck off old man Fletcher
Review: this place is awesome. there are so many great jumps and hills	Overall Rating:

RacePace from Off of 441 Date: October 1, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: San Felasco is good, but just can't compare to the powerlines.
Review: Go ride the trails, they are getting over grown. have been out there many times and there is no sign of the owner or cops. just be sure to park at the school and you'll be fine. these are the best trails in gainesville. peace	Overall Rating:

race pace from off of 4441 Date: July 25, 2001 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: park away from the entrance. don't get caught. Other recommended trails in the same area: no, so don't get in trouble or else we will all be driving to ocala
Review: i love them. someone built some get bridges and jumps. it is cool to see people taking the time to build new things.	Overall Rating:

crazy old jones from spain Date: July 6, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: ride in and leave your car away from any entrance. i have had the air let out of all my tires before. Other recommended trails in the same area: don't get caught out there. if you don't know what you are doing stay away
Review: these trails are the best. they have to be, there is no other place in town to ride.	Overall Rating:

G8rH8r from G'ville Date: June 21, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: the stupid hick that owns this place has taken away the most valuable thing in the gainesville biking community. it is really sad that all the newbies can;t wear helmets...do not go to this trail or you will be arrested	Overall Rating:

Muggsly from Gainesville Date: June 1, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: The 8th street is trail is OK. I like it b/c I live next door but would not go out of my way to go there. Other wise deal with motor heads and head to Ocala.
Review: Stay Away the owner is worried about Liabilty for all the idiots that are getting hurt out there. There has been more than one Medi-vac required for newbies that refuse to protect their noggins with a helmet. It is really unfortunate b/c it is the best trails right in gainesvilles back yard. Hopefully the cops will back off after awhile. You can still ride if you are quite and park in a galaxy far far away or ride in .. but be warned the cops will ticket and/or arrest you. Especially if you are not wearing a Helmet ... in which case you deserve it!!!	Overall Rating:

toe from gainesville Date: May 14, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: Santos is pretty good also
Review: I think the Powerlines is excellent for a Florida trail. There are anywhere from 20-40 miles of trails back there, and new trails are built from time to time. The bulk of the powerlines are tight single tracks with varying difficulty. Some areas have lots of roots and 1 to 2 ft. dropoffs, while others are nice beginner type treks. If you are into more extreme mountain biking there is a quarry, a 50-60ft deep sinkhole with steep downhills, and some ramps and ladder bridges, etc. You might want to lay off of going to the powerlines for a few weeks/months though, because the gainesville police department has been out ticketing and arresting trespassers. I've heard that this happens every few years... the land owner gets pissed that people are riding on his land and starts calling the cops.	Overall Rating:

Church of the Sprocket and Saw from Date: April 23, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: Be warned!!! the previous review is true. Teh land owner is serious about this trespassing that had previously been tolerated. Liability is an issue but trash left by riders and being flipped off by mountainbikers also was happening. Too bad! They were great trails while it lasted.
Review: Great trails too bad they are on private land and the land owner has lost his tolerance.	Overall Rating:

Jim H from Merritt Island, FL Date: April 22, 2001 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: Ladies and Gentleman, Today 4/22/2001 was the first and last trip to the Powerlines. The landowner is starting to warn and then prosecute for trespassing. My son and I and at least 12 other mountain bikers all got busted today. We just got a warning, but next time caught is jail time. Just passing this info on. They are worried about liability.	Overall Rating:

papa bear from Gainesville Date: March 8, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Straight Up 23rd (past I-75 and Santa Fe) Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: The trails are great. I have been riding them for a few months and still find new stuff every time.	Overall Rating:

Taco Bob from Gainesville, FL Date: September 26, 2000 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: Only ridden it once but it was a blast. Be careful on the monster downhill on the main road. You can get some good speed and all the loose rocks will make things dicey if you're not careful. And the guys as Gatorcycle have a map of the trails for free. Be sure to give em a call--good people.	Overall Rating:

Doug from Colorado Date: June 18, 2000 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Take Continental Airlines from Colorado Springs to JAX, have Neil pick you up at the airport, and ride with him. Other recommended trails in the same area: I definitely recommend the trail from the fridge to the couch to the restroom.
Review: MOUNTAIN BIKING IN FLORIDA? That was my first reaction, but i was pleasantly surprised by the quality and intricacy of the trails at Powerlines. I was really psyched by the TIGHT tree action, the thick roots, and the abundance of oxygen for my lungs. Just enough uphill to give you a short, high-intensity burn. I felt like I was in a maze and i never knew what was coming next, so it was difficult to be too gonzo, but i'd definitely welcome the impact of the Florida sand as opposed to the Colorado granite if i were to have wiped out. Luckily Neil Chavez was an excellent guide, otherwise i'd probably still be pedaling around in there...or perhaps i'd be dead of heat stroke. I'd recommend this trail to anyone from beginner to expert. If you're too hardcore to have fun on these trails, feel free to stay home. It beats being stuck in a car or a cubicle.	Overall Rating:

Blue Mantra from Jax, FL Date: May 10, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: From the middle school pking, go due west on the dirt road and under a gate. Trails will appear on both sides of this road until you get to the next gate(1 mile). Some trails are better than others, try them all for at least 7-10 miles of singletrack. Other recommended trails in the same area: Reddick-fun course, Hard Rock-if you don't mind trash, Bellview-little of everything.
Review: First the trails, then the quarry. The trails are tight, fairly fast and fun, consisting mainly of gradual elevation gain with a few dips and whoop dees. A few jumps are tossed in here and there, but I would prefer more. Nothing more technical than a 3 (That's on the standard 1-5 scale for rookies, only a small percentage ride 5) so its a good place for most riders. Now- The Quarry. First, it is posted "No Trespassing" now, so be warned. This is your standard Florida unrepaired quarry, so yeah, it's a blast. Trails range from mild to wild, and the wild is on the sick and extreme side. This is an unforgiving quarry at that. One drop is steep, and wide, then narrows to tight singletrack at the bottom with trees on the left and the pond on the right. Get a hair out of control and pick your poison, broken collar bone or dump your beautiful bike in the drink? Tough call. There are plenty of other easier sprint climbs and drops, it offers something for the solid intermediate through the wickid. This gets 4 chilis overall, the quarry is a 5. Park in the middle school after scool hours only, and keep the place clean, it's actually in fairly good condition. Pack it in, pack it out.-T	Overall Rating:

Chris from Jacksonville, FL Date: April 3, 2000 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: from J-ville go south on 301 to Waldo and take 24 into G-ville, turn right onto 16th Ave. which eventually turns into NW 23rd, follow all the way until you get to the elementary school on your left, park there and ride to the end of NW 23rd, trail starts there. Other recommended trails in the same area: Razorback, Hardrock
Review: There are some really fast double track downhills that are kind of rocky and washed out so be careful. Too much work just to get to the trails with all the uphills and when finally get to the good trails they come out onto the doubletrack and you have to climb back up the hill to ride the other trails which all eventually come back to the same doubletrack. I guess I need to work on my climbing but I thought it was just too much work just to get to the good trails. Some of the trails are kind of tight singletrack with some technical sections and fast downhills. If you live in the area then go ride these trails. Personally, I would rather go Razorback or Hardrock, Perry! Live to Ride and Ride to Live!	Overall Rating:

Eagle from Gainesville Date: March 2, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: The easiest route is to take 34th Street, North, to NW 16th Avenue, West, and go until you reach the end. You will come to the trail entrance. Please obey the signs and park only where the signs designate and don't park close to the residents. If there is no parking you can go back, east, on 16th to the school and ride to the trail. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: AWESOME TRAIL. You could get lost in here for days and enjoy it. The trails are challenging and watch out for dead-man's-curve (there is actually a sign to warn you). It really is not that bad if you are going slow but the preceding curves are downhill and you catch some pretty good speed. There is a limerock quarry that is fun and challenging. There is an uphill portion that is long, rocky, and quite a workout. I recommend this trail to anyone who is an intermediate rider. The perimeter and along the powerlines is good riding for novice riders. The BEST trail in G'ville.	Overall Rating:

Russ from Gainesville, FL Date: February 26, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Get off I-75 at 39th Ave, go West 1/4 mile, turn left driving past meadowbrook golf course, turn right onto 23rd ave, go 1/4 mile west. Other recommended trails in the same area: There doesn't seem to be much good riding in Florida, and I'm getting sick of the powerlines.
Review: I live about 1/2 mile from the powerlines trail. I didn't know it was there until I found it on the internet 5 months ago. I ride the powerlines 2-3 times per week, so I know it like the back of my hand. Trails are well maintained, there is something for everyone. There are some fast singletrack which are really a blast at high speed. There is a rock quarry at the far end which has some extreme slopes that have only recently been developed. There are a number of cliffs and sharp drops. If the quarry is not extreme enough for you then your not human. for you	Overall Rating:

Cruisin' Chris from Havana, Cuba Date: February 16, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: If you are into "big wheels" this is the place for you. I can get massive powerslides down the big hill.	Overall Rating:

Perry from Jacksonville Date: January 16, 2000 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: Just got back from riding powerlines for the first time.The directions given in ths review SUCK!!!!!!Best route,from I-75 get off on 26 go west to NW98th. st.take a right, go to traffic light. Trail is at the dead end on your left.Middle School is on your right, please park at school. To get to rock quarry,enter trail, you will go down a large hill and back up another large hill keep going until you reach the dead end. Take a left, you are now riding along the powerlines, take a right at the fence follow trail, staying to the left. There is great fun to be had at the quarry. Other recommended trails in the same area: Hard Rock,Santos,
Review: This place is alot better than expected, considering the poor reviews. Im an average rider who thrives on fast downhills and speedy , tight single track. This place definitely gave me my fill. Recommend arriving early and doing alot of exploring. Each trail seemed to come out to one of the main roads so there was not much fear of getting lost.I ride frequently at hard rock,which is prime for Florida,these trails are almos as good.	Overall Rating:

tim from ohio Date: October 27, 1999 Trail Ridden: Every few months
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: another dose of miserable florida singletrack. bumpy, flat, lotsa powdery sand. some redeeming spots, though. the rock quarry is very fun has some trials type slow stuff going on, and there are some fun jumps. not worth the drive if you're not in g-ville.	Overall Rating:

Mujahid from Gainesville Date: October 26, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: For one of the most exciting singletrack rides at the powerlines, take a right at the grass/sand trail 125 feet past the steel entrance gate. Follow this past the first set of powerline, until you see a curved offshoot trail going the other direction on your left. Turn around and take this through the "tree-tunnel". Tight and fast, this first section ends with a decent jump onto the main trail. Continue across and take the first left (look hard, somewhat hidden). This is slightly more technical, a few root-filled climbs, wooden bridges etc. The trail ends near the entrance. Other recommended trails in the same area: 8th Avenue trails, 20th Avenue trails, If your on campus, explore the area around the New Engineering Building. Right off the pathway to North-South street there is a nice grass mogul that allows for respectable doses of air.
Review: Powerlines is definately the place to ride in Gainesville. While 8th Ave, and 20th Ave trails are close to campus, the lack the sheer size and continuity of powerlines. If your skills will allow it, be sure to ride the quarry area. Take the main trail to end, take left, follow to gravel piles. Take the trail to the right around the cow pasture to mini-cliff. From here it gets fairly technical. In addition to the trails listed here, there are several good ones in the North East portion of the trail system.	Overall Rating:

aqualung from G'Ville Date: October 17, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: I park on the 123rdish Street entrance. The people there seems pretty nice at the end of the road, usually wave when they see me drive up and park. I doubt they will have my car towed. Other recommended trails in the same area: Bellview/Santos HardRock
Review: I normally go from where I park and ride to the quarry which is about half way down the hill from where I park on the left side. A (very overgrown latly) trail leads about 3/4 of a mile back around someones property line to an old quarry. Couple of pretty harry drop in there, some in excess of 25ft at about 70 degrees. All limerock, I DON'T recomend going there after rain, very slick. As for the other trails in the area, they cant be missed if you just ride along the fire roads and look around. I'll give this place a 4 for FL.	Overall Rating:

bigJIMMY from G-Ville Date: July 20, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: I hope these trails will survive. There is heavy remodeling going on. Who knows how old these trails are? Maybe 30 years.	Overall Rating:

Bo from Gainesville Date: April 20, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Take 13th st north from UF campus,Take a left on NW 16th avenue all the way past I-75. THe road dead ends into a dirt road, go straight, and you'll come to an iron gate. Other recommended trails in the same area: 8th avenue( for a quick near campus ride) Santos: Ocala HardRock: Ocala
Review: There is a nice singletrack downhill if you make your first right onto double track, and head straight across the first set of powerlines. You'll come to a big field full of cudzu, and a single track trail running through it. Bear left when the trail forks, and take the winding trail down-hill through a pine forest. It is decent if you ride fast, but look out for erosion ditches that worsen after rain and patches of sugar sand during droughts. The trail ends up on a road. Head right and go up hill,then stay on the road and go down. There is a series of small jumps at the bottom of the road's next hill. Take a right onto single track and follow the trail around fenced fields. At the top, you can enter the fun stuff. There is a quarry, with a number of varying slopes, some of which get pretty technical for GVILLE. Search around, but be very careful. I understand that someone new bought the land, and parts are now posted. I have the ugly feeling that we are going to lose this place, and it is one of the only Gainesville trails that I know that is worth the time. I usually ride there three times a week, but I think I'll let things cool off there for a while. Good luck and happy riding.	Overall Rating:

Tim from Gainesville Date: April 17, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Park at Fort Clarke Middle School, not at the trailhead. Make your way down to the quarry. Other recommended trails in the same area: Santos (Belleview) Hardrock (Ocala)
Review: Just wanted folks to know that progress is rearing its ugly head at this trail. Apparently, the rumored condo complex has begun construction. The last time I rode, I didn't recognize much of it due to all the felled trees (but it was still very rideable). The bottom line is that if you know somebody in Gainesville who rides, call first before planning a roadtrip. Suffice to say, it would be a drag to travel to a condominium parking lot although you could bunny hop the tire stops in parking places. It's a great ride for Floridians, but don't come from out of state expecting the big ups and downs mentioned in earlier reviews. It is Florida after all.	Overall Rating:

Church of the Sprocket and Saw from G'ville, FL Date: March 19, 1999 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: Santos Trail, Bellview,FL White Springs,FL trails maintained by Suwannee Bicycle Assc. Go to: WWW.suwanneebike.org for more info.
Review: The above review is very accurate. PLEASE park at the Fort Clark Middle School on NW 23rd Avenue when ever possible to avoid pissing of the people who live along the access road. The area is posted NO PARKING and they WILL have you towed. And as the trails are on private property it is advisable to avoid all motorized vehicles when in the area. Please do not push our luck. These are the best trails in the Gainesville area.	Overall Rating:

James Burke from Miami, FL Date: January 21, 1999 Trail Ridden: Every few months
Recommended Route: The direction TO the trail given above are, obviously, pretty weak. To get good directions and instruction, try Spin Cycle bike shop on 13th Street in Gainesville. The guys there are cool and seem to know the trail pretty well. As far as a route, it's difficult to say; there's no signage or trail markings whatsoever. It's probably best to follow a local who knows the trails. Other recommended trails in the same area: Hardrock (Ocala) Santos (Belleview)
Review: A beautiful, hilly, seemingly endless trail system. Located about 20 minutes west of Gainesville and the University of Florida, this huge plot of oak and pine forest has miles of fire road, fast, challenging singletrack and one of the biggest hills I've ever seen in Florida. Exactly how much singletrack there is here is anyone's guess; none of the trails are marked, and, as far as I know, no one has mapped it. I've been told that there is at least 20 miles of it, and, given the amount of land in question, I see little reason to doubt it. The trails I've ridden have been awesome, beautifully wooded, fast, and at time, challenging. The one unique thing about them is, unlike most Florida singletrack, which is pancake flat with an occasional hill or drop, many of these trail have constant climbs or descents. It would be impossible for me to suggest a loop; I doubt if I've found even half of the trails. However, as you ride west down the fire road that leads into the woods, the first trail you'll come across will almost certainly be about a half mile from the entrance gate on your left. (It's directly across from what looks like a telephone or power station) This trail is about two miles long and snakes through a shady pine wood. It starts out fast and flat, but the center features a small stream crossing(!) and some small but steep climbs. It can be a bit muddy and slippery, which adds to the challenge. The trail dumps you back where you started. From here, continue west along the fire road. You'll soon see the hill. It's huge by Florida standard. I mean, it's no Moab -- we're probably talking about 40'-50' of vertical gain -- but it's a nice climb and an even better descent. Once you've bombed down the hill, you'll see a trail to your right. If you take it, there will soon be another trail to your left that features some muddy, rocky conditions and a sustained climb for about half a mile. From here, you'll be back on fire road. There are several lengths of singletrack to ride here, which may or may not link depending on how you ride them. If you find yourself in a large kudzu field, there will be a great trail on the southwest corner. To the right is one long downhill section -- I'm sure I've hit pretty close to 30 mph on it. To the left is a long, twisty section with a nice downhill and a sustained uphill of close to a mile. Be forewarned: the drop-in to this trail, a narrow, rooty chute between large oaks and a ravine, is very tricky -- I've eaten it BAD on this thing. This trail will bring you back to the top of the hill. This is a possible loop, I suppose, but the fun of this place is exploration. I'm sure there are 10 trails I've missed in this area alone. I've heard there are monster drops into an old quarry and numerous other treat. My advice would be to pack food and water, get there early on a day when the weather's nice (which it is almost every day from December to May), and just ride. The fire road alone is a nice day. I should point out, though, that this is private property, and it is gated and fenced. While it's not enforced, riding this probably does constitute trespassing. Again, I've never seen it enforced, but if someone asks you to leave, it'd be a good idea to do so. Also, the area near the enterance gate is a posted no parking zone. I've never been towed, but it could happen. I suspect if you don't act like a total asshole by blasting your stereo and pissing off the neighbors, you're pretty safe.	Overall Rating: