TOE

TOE

	TOE
Location:	Florida
Nearest Town:	LAKLEND
Directions to Trailhead:
Trail Description:	VERY FUN SHORT UPS AND DOWNS.FRONT LOOP IS VARLY EASY.BACK LOOP IS VARY HARD SOME HILLS YOU CANT DO.
Trail Length:	5 MILES
Trail Type:	Singletrack
Skill Level:	Advanced
Submitted By:	ROBBY MCKEEMAN

Brother Gene from Jax FL Date: June 28, 2003 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Go with a member... Other recommended trails in the same area: Ride with Jesus
Review: This is a great trail especially for Florida. These guys have really worked hard to make some technichial riding in the sandbar state. The playgroud area is freeride city not my bag (I still ride a hardtail) the trails are really cool, real short hard climbs. It is like a series of tight rollers. If you are going to be in the area get in touch with the ridgeriders and ride the trail. If you are an egocentric snob from Psigah, or Moab, or someother wonderland... just go ride at home this is florida no mountains. Besides it would be a shame for you to come to florida and go home with a broken arm, or somthing... and the Toe might just kick your... This place has a good deal of hard work go into it.	Overall Rating:

Ausitn from Brandon fl Date: April 14, 2003 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: call someone Other recommended trails in the same area: reddick, hardrock, alafia, carter road
Review: tight place. Some bad freeriding in stuntland and the jump park. the jump park has some pretty intense jumps. Stuntland has some drops that will turn you into a women real quick. Haven't finished ridingthe trails yet, due to a trip to the hospital for a friend (concussion and broken arm) but from what i have ridden they are some pretty fun and technical trails, definetly ride the trails as soon as possible.	Overall Rating:

Austin from Brandon fl Date: April 14, 2003 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: call for directions, never made it all the way around the trail Other recommended trails in the same area: alafia, carter road, reddick hardrock(although i've heard its in bad condition now)
Review: Great place. The freeride park(stuntland) and the jump park are sick, the spot for freeriders in central florida. Haven't made it all the way around the trails yet, but from what i've done its insane. The reason we didn't finish them is cause my friend had to take a trip to the hospital. Some huge drops in the freeride section and some tight jumps in the jump park. If you freeride, you have to make a trip to the toe.	Overall Rating:

EvilNutMidget from Date: September 11, 2002 Trail Ridden: Every few months
Recommended Route: Don't bother going Other recommended trails in the same area: Alafia and Carter are the only good trails.
Review: good for children.	Overall Rating:

EvilNutMidget from Date: September 11, 2002 Trail Ridden: Every few months
Recommended Route: don't bother going Other recommended trails in the same area: Alafia and Carter are the only good trails.
Review: Trail is good for kids.	Overall Rating:

Juan from Miami Date: May 2, 2002 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: It's all good Other recommended trails in the same area: Alphia and Carter are good. Don't go to North Port, I warned you, it'll put you to sleep
Review: This park is the BOMB, thanks Paul, James, Scott and Dave (The Locals). If you step into the State of Florida go to the TOE. In your face from the get go. About 9 miles of PURE RUSH. I hope you can Ride. Private Park call the Ridge Riders for a guided tour or else your up the creek without a bike. By far the best Park I've ridden. All I do at nights is dream about this Park. The locals have skills and lots of it and the funny thing is they don't even know how good they ride or they’re just as humble and cool as I found them to be. They'll teach you how to treat visitors. They breed them different over there as apposed to Miami. Faaast drops and steep tallll climbs on skinny ridges. Free ride park is also exiting. I can't say enough.	Overall Rating:

Rob F. from Lakeland, FL. Date: April 2, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter Road Park
Review: I'm extremely lucky to live 30 minutes from the best trail in Florida. I started at Carter Road, Lakeland, and have travelled all over the state to ride. So far the T.O.E has been the best experiance yet. Not to discredit Santos and Razorback, because they are awesome trails, but the T.O.E takes all of the excitement of those trails, and puts it in one location. You don't have to ride 2 miles of boring flatwoods trails to get to the "good" stuff. Just kick-ass drops and climbs around every corner.	Overall Rating:

Don Ramos, monkamoo.com from Miami, FL Date: April 2, 2002 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: Start out on north end. It gives a LITTLE warm up before the fun begins. Other recommended trails in the same area: Don't know of any that could be as good as The Toe. I'm jealous that S. Florida don't have a trail like this.
Review: Must be a member of ridgeriders (http://www.ridgeriders.net) Even if you only get to ride the trail two or three times a year, the membership is worth it (only $30.00). The Toe is an absolutely outstanding trail. I was lucky enough to find some weekend warriors who showed me around. You definitely want to ride with someone your first few times. Easy to get lost, but you can eventually find your way back to the parking lot after riding awhile. I got lost after I had to stop to fix my chain which came off. The trail is extremely technical with a lot of obstacles, roots, drops, etc. Not for the faint hearted or the beginner. I ride Markham Park in Davie, Fl every weekend and I can say that The Toe is maybe a little bit more technical than Markham's advanced trail, but the elevation in Central Florida is much greater, making The Toe a killer stamina builder. Where Markham's advanced trail is only a little over a mile (the real advanced trail, not the other ones that were previously marked intermediate, but now marked advanced), The Toe is one big 7 mile advanced trail. Bring a lot of water, do it in the morning before it gets hot, and ride with someone who's done it before or prepare to get lost.	Overall Rating:

Brian Crandall from St. Pete, FL Date: February 17, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter Rd.
Review: The TOE is awesome. Definitely the best biking in FL that I've experienced, lots of insane drops and climbs, all kinds of stunts, bridges, anything you can imagine. This trail will not be fun for beginners. Have to be a member to ride, go to www.ridgeriders.net for details. Check out www.kmaracing.com also, theres some cool videos of the TOE and other FL trails there.	Overall Rating:

Craig Fulton from St. Pete, FL Date: February 6, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter Rd. Park
Review: You won't find anything better in Central Florida. Check out some video footage at www.kmaracing.com. This trail offers everything...drops, climbs, stunts, bridges, alligators, mentally insane bikers. Some of the people that ride here are crazy I think. Just make you sure you look up sometimes because someone might just being jumping there bike out of a tree! Ridge Riders are a good group of people...	Overall Rating:

Steve Morgan from Los Angeles, Ca. USA Date: February 5, 2002 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: Hi everyone. I'm a mountain biker currently living just outside of LA (Hacienda Hts). Ive been riding all over the Southern California area on and off for almost 10 years and have never ridd'n outside So Cal. After I complete my teaching credential here, I might bring my family to Florida to teach (My wife has family in Lakeland). The one thing that haunted me about the move was the thought of no more mountain biking (Florida?). You could understand my elation upon reading about all the positive trail reviews for the two Lakeland trails (If we move I can still mountain bike!!) My question is for those from the So Cal area who have ridden these Floridian trails. How would they compare to... say, Carbon Canyon State Park, San Juan trail, Whiting Ranch, Shabarum..(some of the more popular "local" rides ) ect. Im not asking if they compare in length, but rather... riding enjoyment. Again, I was very pleased to see all those 5's knowing that, out of all the cities that my wifes' family (her sister's family and parents) they just happen to live in Lakeland....... which, according to many of the reviews, is home to two of the best singles in ALL Florida (There IS a God). Thanks for any help. Steve	Overall Rating:

Tommygun from Winter Park, Fl Date: January 10, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area: Alafia, Carter Road
Review: Definitely one of the best rides in the Central Florida area. However, this is a private biking complex for Ridge Rider members only! You can contact the RR club at there website, just keyword ridge riders, locate the website and then email Kent for membership info or to arrange a tour.	Overall Rating:

Mark from OH Date: December 26, 2001 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: South clockwise, north counterclockwise (Ivanwannahumpadump does not work backward) Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: On the up and up, you do not ride here until you have logged in 500 hours of offroad. You will not enjoy it. The climbs and descents are continuous. Many tracks offer some places to chill out, not here. When you can ride the most of the spines at Carter Park, then give this place a try but go with a good friend who can help you improve. Is this the raddest of all - no. But the timid will not enjoy themselves. Also, you better enjoy going up. Funny how almost every drop is associated with an up. We rode the course each way and there seemed to be little overall difference - it was not easy going in either direction (but we enjoyed it all). If you are accomplished, find yourself in central FL, contact the ridgeriders.net. They are wonderful people and all are good riders. Great time. The only thing missing in this park is the loop d' loop. UpDownUpDownUpDown, 40% of the time on ridges, a few bridges thrown in, spanish moss & palms & ferns in the chainrings, and wonderful scenery. If you like the waves, you will love this place. I am an XCer who loves to ride at pace. You can't open it up here. However the pace ride here is like a tight giant slalom race course. The G's are ripping the bike from edge to edge. Have fun, meet the members, this track is worth the membership. I want this track in my backyard.	Overall Rating:

AXL from Lakeland,FL. Date: December 3, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: HWY 92 to Airport rd. left on Drainfeild rd. to South Pipkin rd. then a real quick left on the access rd. Look for gate you are there! Other recommended trails in the same area: Alderman Fords park (to get in shape) Carter road park (to work up to T.O.E. )
Review: As a member and fairly new rider I can truly say I DIG THIS PLACE ! I ride carter road two days a week and the T.O.E. atleast once a week.The thrills of the down hills. the bridges took some time for me to get used to,( the one 's in the north loop )Fellow members and I found some other lines in the north section that were totally awesome , those ravines were Bad to the bone! I have a great time everytime I ride there, and yes some places it does help to be in shape and balanced, south loop widow maker makes my heart go boom boom every time I drop down it !!	Overall Rating:

AXL from Lakeland,FL. Date: December 3, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: HWY 92 to Airport rd. left on Drainfeild rd. to South Pipkin rd. then a real quick left on the access rd. Look for gate you are there! Other recommended trails in the same area: Alderman Fords park (to get in shape) Carter road park (to work up to T.O.E. )
Review: As a member and fairly new rider I can truly say I DIG THIS PLACE ! I ride carter road two days a week and the T.O.E. atleast once a week.The thrills of the down hills. the bridges took some time for me to get used to,( the one 's in the north loop )Fellow members and I found some other lines in the north section that were totally awesome , those ravines were Bad to the bone! I have a great time everytime I ride there, and yes some places it does help to be in shape and balanced, south loop widow maker makes my heart go boom boom every time I drop down it !!	Overall Rating:

SINNER from Tampa, FL, USA Date: October 2, 2001 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: not sure...I got lost...join ridgeriders and have someone show you... Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter Road
Review: I rode this place for the first time this weekend...it was unbelievable...nothing else in Florida like it...I was not prepared for it to be so difficult (take into consideration I am still an out of shape relative newbie)but it was alot of fun and well worth the work...the ridge riders have done an amazing job...I just wish the trails were labeled a little better or they at least had a map...but it was incredible none the less...	Overall Rating:

Eightball from FL. Date: September 26, 2001 Trail Ridden: Every few months
Recommended Route: www.ridgeriders.net Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter Rd. Santos (Belleview)
Review: The best Florida has to offer. This trail is the next level up from Carter Rd, and I think Carter Rd is great as well. It is well worth the membership fee, and the club members are very supportive to one another. This place is definitely not for beginners,people lacking testicular fortitude like the wildboar, and those who can't climb and descend at rapid speeds. This trail is a lot of fun and it helps sharpen my technical skills every time I ride it.	Overall Rating:

Ridge Rider from Date: July 28, 2001 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: For your information, Wild Boar, Carter Road is maintained by the Ridge Riders, also. So thank you for the compliment on Carter Road. You really need to give more credit to the Ridge Riders because as I type, they are out at Carter Road spending their Saturday morning working on the trail, making it better for everyone to ride for free. Ridge Riders do a great job and it's not only at the TOE (even though if I must say myself, it is AWESOME!)	Overall Rating:

Yabba Zabba from Date: July 27, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: WILDBOAR SIGHTED AT THE TOE ! Description: Rides a shag carpet-trimmed beach cruiser with peach colored tassles. He is often seen on his bike wearing nothing but a superman cape and a leather jockstrap. I was told he has spent the last 5 years as Elton John's gimp, so we all know what he enjoys in his free time. He was last seen molesting a pot-bellied pig on top of an overpass while singing Michael Jackson's "I'm Bad" This beast is an embarrasment to our country and the great sport of mountain biking. Please disregard any of his opinions, consider them unjustified and loony. If you spot him, report it to the local authorities and seek therapy yourself.	Overall Rating:

Brian S from Brooksville Date: July 27, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: follow the signs Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter Park ( fun trail for all) Santos ( extreme and the family will enjoy) Hard Rock ( climbs from hell,you will use your granny gear) Razorback (Experienced and Racers will love,Beginners will remember the pain forever.
Review: Bottom line the toe is hard core! It's what I ride all those flat trails at other locations for hopeing for just a little taste of what the toe is. From beginning to end THE TOE gives me what I want (PAIN AND THRILLS) If you don't like the Toe then you probally don't have the skills to ride it!	Overall Rating:

Kent from Date: July 27, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: North Loop counter clockwise South Loop clockwise. Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter Road, Highway overpasses if they look like the TOE
Review: It looks like the wildboar who rode the TOE couldn't handle the terrain (not for panzies). The reason the trail is for members only is simple. We leased the trail under our club name and carry liability insurance up to a million dollars per rider ,plus we make lease payments.(insurance only covers members) This is the first person to have a bad opinion of the trail out of hundreds of real mountain bikers. Hopefully the next time he will upgrade his Huffy and have a better time. By the way there is no comparision between a highway overpass and this trail. Seven miles of thick wooded single track with with dozens and dozens of climbs and drops. Wild boar was probably trespassing because no guest are accepted without prior consent.	Overall Rating:

WildBoar from Brandon Date: July 26, 2001 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Call RidgeRiders to get a guide to explain driving directions and let you in the gate. Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter Rd & the soon to open Alpha River trails.
Review: It's a private trail to RidgeRiders and their guests only. Either that means its a great trail and the members want to keep it for themselves or that the club wants your money to join to ride the trail. Call them up and ride the trail yourself to decide. After I rode it I wondered how many people join the club after the ride. Carter Road is so much better it's a joke. If you want to mimic riding TOE, find the nearest interstate overpass and ride it up and down all day.	Overall Rating:

Deat Meat from Tampa Date: July 10, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: If you need these directions, then you need a trail guide... you'll be lost otherwise. Other recommended trails in the same area: Lakeland Carter Rd. - fun for all Ocala Santos (Bellview) - great stuff for many hours of riding
Review: Hydrate or die. Food might help too - I went out the other day feeling subpar and suffered greatly, walking most of the climbs and panting like a dog at the top. Ridge Riders have added some woodwork lately, as mentioned below, and as usual the drops are incredible, there are so many and most of them require great attention unless you want to buy some real estate at the bottom. As an intermediate rider, the whole trail is ridable, I don't have to worry about wrecking, but you just have to be careful and keep hydrated. Enjoy the few flat areas and short drops/climbs and bear down on the big stuff. Even if you have to travel far, joining Ridger Riders is worth it so that you can help fund their cause. http://www.ridgeriders.net	Overall Rating:

Moodz from Vero Beach Date: July 10, 2001 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Follow the signs, or hookup with Kent to show you the way. Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter Rd.
Review: First: Hydrate! Be prepared and rested. Should you ride the TOE first thing in the morning, don't eat a large portion of biscuits, eggs and sausage gravy. You may see again, on you bars and top tube! If you are out of shape (like me) dont try to blast right away. This trail is unique. It is the result of careful planning to take advantage of some 50 to 70 year old phosphate pits. The woods that have grown up around the pits look very natural and not the result people digging large holes. There is little visable evidence of a commercial mining venture having taken place there. Kent and his crew at Ridge Riders have done a great job at taking advantage of every ridge and drop left over from the pits to make one of the coolest places that I have ever ridden (outside of the real mountains). There are quick steep climbs that will test your ability to maintain rear wheel traction, as well as your leg strengtn and endurance. The trail has and abundance of short and long steep drops for all of you adrenalin junkies. The TOE also has its share of exposed roots and some logs. The Ridge riders have built a few cool bridges and stunts (no teeter totters yet), but you have to be alert to set up for them. The TOE is one of the coolest places to ride in Florida, it is not a wide open, big ring trail, it is a technical trail that requires some fitness.THIS TRAIL IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS!	Overall Rating:

captain tommygun from Winter Park, Florida Date: May 27, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Join the Ridgeriders for directions and access. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: Ride the north loop first as a warm up and then tackle the south loop. I have always done the south loop first and it really can demoralize you, especially if you are out of shape. Lots of great downhill runs and new trails to ride.	Overall Rating:

CP_1 from Clearwater, FL Date: May 14, 2001 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Join the club, then you get the goods. Other recommended trails in the same area: Santos, Carter Road.
Review: I heard quite a bit about this ride and the trail lived up to everything that was said. I had a freaking blast riding out there. I think I have found my new home, up + down, rinse and repeat. I found the south loop the most fun, good drops and short quick climps that left my lungs burning. Plan on seeing CP out there quite a bit. Watch out for them whipsnakes ;-).	Overall Rating:

RidgeDiver from Tampa Date: April 2, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: Polk County Pkwy to Waring Rd. Other recommended trails in the same area: Jimmie's
Review: Recommend you join Ridgeriders, so that you can experience this trail. Everything is possible and new trail is always being cut. Great up hills, and fast downhills. Don't hit your brakes or you won't make it up the next hill. Be careful on the bridges, they're slippery. Ride hard, have a PB&J, and ride again.	Overall Rating:

Naugle from Plant City, FL Date: March 13, 2001 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: Join the Ridge Riders. Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter Road Park
Review: An update to my previous post. An agreement has been reached with the new owner. Many, many thanks for Kent's efforts to keep this Ridge Riders' treasure open. Riding can commence soon, when the paperwork is all in place, probably by March 17, 2001. New Trails have been recently cut, bringing the total to over 6 miles. THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST RIDING IN FLORIDA. High undulating ridges, with a clay/limestone soil make for some beautiful conditions. As mentioned in other reviews, this trail is open to Ridge Riders members only. Please visit their website for membership info, etc...www.ridgeriders.net	Overall Rating:

Joey B. from Merritt Island , FL Date: March 11, 2001 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: this place is crazy.if you want to have fun and come a few inches from going down a 50ft near streightdown hill. this place is only for psychos. i'm 13 yrs old and i'v been to the best places in florida and this is my favorite.	Overall Rating:

Naugle from Plant City, Florida Date: March 10, 2001 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: The TOE is closed. New ownership is looking into lease relationship. Please do not ride. Check out Ridge Riders website for more info: www.ridgeriders.net	Overall Rating:

Dave Young from Clearwater, Fl Date: January 8, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a month
Recommended Route: contact the Ridge Riders at www.ridgeriders.net Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter Road Park (about 20 mins. from TOE)
Review: A must-ride for all adrenalin junkies. Intermediate to experienced riders only. NOT for begginers!!! STEEP drops from 20-60 ft. high, technical single-track through lush oak and pine forest, hard climbs, several small bridges over a running creek and the most fun you can have at a Fl mountain bike park. With the newly cut trails, the whole loop is about 4.5 miles. North loop is alot of moderate climbs and fast descents winding through the woods (some sections pretty technical). South loop, however, is like a roller-coaster gift from God! The first section is all rhythm. You hardly have to pedal!But that doesn't mean it's easy. Get a little squirrely, and you'll be well on your way down about a 50 ft drop. But to fully enjoy it you have to stay off the brakes. (First-timers, take it slow the first time so that your ABLE to enjoy the full effect the next lap around.) The second half is all about altitude! The most wicked drops I have ever seen. You approach the lip, expecting to see 'some' ground at the bottom, but you don't see it until your half way down. It is steeeeeep!! But wait, once you reach the bottom, it's right back up again! There are about 3 or 4 of these crazy drops and they are all set up a little different so check it out before you go barreling over the next lip. Thanks Ridge Riders for the super job you did on the new trails. Get to The TOE and go nuts! (Don't forget your brain bucket.) I've been to Reddick and Santos a few times each, and, yes, they are both great rides, but if you live in the Tampa Bay area, TOE is the place to go. Shorter drive, KILLER RIDE!	Overall Rating:

Chris Hinshaw from FL, Winter Haven Date: January 2, 2001 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Ride. Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter Park
Review: This is a very awsome trail I have only been there once and it was amazing. This trail is great and almost anyone can ride it because the smart people at Ridge Riders put up sighns that say "easy"or"hard" wich is a good idea sense the "hard" is hard. This is the best trail in florida. Kent Hickman took me and a friend and we had a great time thank's Kent. Chris Hinshaw	Overall Rating:

marshall from jax, fl Date: December 5, 2000 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: can anyone help me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Other recommended trails in the same area: santos, <~~~ go to the back part of the park
Review: i have not been there "yet" if any one could e-mail (eat4freee@aol.com ) me some dir. to get there from jacksonville fl, then i will beable to wright a review... i have given it 5 stars to help keep the great rating so more people will read about it and go ride it	Overall Rating:

Kapu from Stuart, FL. Date: November 14, 2000 Trail Ridden: Every few months
Recommended Route: I live on the east coast of FL. GO TO LAKELAND or ASK ABOUT THE "RIDGE RIDERS" and sign up!!!!! Other recommended trails in the same area: HardRock, Santos, RazorBack, CarterRoad (so close you can smell the other bikers)
Review: EVERYTHING YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS TRAIL HERE IS TRUE !!!!! don't try it if its wet unless you have got some nice tires and/or some guts!!!! Well worth the membership fee. UP + DOWN UP + DOWN UP + DOWN UP + DOWN UP + DOWN UP + DOWN UP + DOWN UP + DOWN UP + DOWN UP + DOWN UP + DOWN and then you go UP + DOWN UP + DOWN. If you can't GET BEHIND YOUR SEAT then you shouldn't ride this trail. Real nice work I hope this trail will be open for a long time to come.	Overall Rating:

Shannon from orlando Date: October 16, 2000 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Go with a ridge rider, like James Parker...or another club member. Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter road trail is 20 minutes down the road go do it to.
Review: You need to be a member or get hold of one but if you leave Florida with out riding this trail. You will not die a completed MTB. Bring an extra set of lungs and quads with you. Ride the first loop with slight caution. Then rip thru on the second lap, after a lung and quad change out. Don't assume one uphill will be like the one you just went thru, because you will eat it, technically challenged people be careful. There are new trails being cut as u read this, GO RIDE THEM!! Major air and speed is available to all who dare. Beware of the bugs in your teeth from speed and grinning as you ride this trail though.	Overall Rating:

RS from The Beach Date: October 15, 2000 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Like any great adventure, start at the beginning... The end is up to you. Other recommended trails in the same area: Santos, Carter Lake
Review: T.O.E. Totally Outragous Experience! You go up, you go down fast. You go up, you go down faster, you hang on tight. You wonder if anyone does this trail clean the first time out... Well maintained. Primarily a challenging/technical single track on hard sand/ limestone base. Dense foliage,running creek,small ponds, few contacts with civilization. The most fun I've had getting hurt. One ride was worth the membership fee. Ken, thank you and your crew for the warm reception and outstanding trail.	Overall Rating:

Meeksness from Clearwater Date: October 8, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: same as everyone else-through the gate Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: ATTENTION ALL WHO READ ABOUT THE 'TOE': Please note that it is the only trail in FLA with a perfect 5.0 rating. As well, note that it is not for everyone. If you ride Toe, and survive, feel free to add another 5 to its rating stash. Any other rating and we'll all assume that it sent you away, whining and whimpering, with your tail between your legs, never to return. If that's you, please don't rate the Toe. If not, then you know that the Toe is simply the Best Singletrack Loop in FLA! Major props to all of us in Club RRMBA-(open to anyone by the way). -See you at the trail...	Overall Rating:

PANEBAKER from LAKLAND Date: September 29, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: TRUST ME ......... FOLLOW A RIDGE RIDER Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: THE TOE HAS TO BE THE BEST TRAIL THAT I HAVE EVER RIDDEN. THE MAIN THING THAT I TO EXPRESS WHEN TALKING ABOUT THE TOE, IS TO SIT ON YOUR BACK TIRE AND DON'T HIT THE BREAKS BECAUSE YOU ARE GOING RIGHT BACK UP. I LIKE TO THINK OF "THE TOE" AS A HUGE ROLLER COASTER. ALSO EVERYONE THAT CAN JOIN "RIDGE RIDERS" IT IS THE BEST CLUB AROUND WE HAVE GREAT GROUP RIDES, GET TOGETHERS, AND THE MOST IMPORTANT WE HAVE TTHE BEST MOUTAIN BIKE LEADERS THAT ANY CLUB COULD HAVE. SO THANKS TO KENT AND ALL THE ONES THE MAKE THE TOE AND CARTER 2 OF THE BEST TRAILS IN FLORIDA!!!!!!	Overall Rating:

Rusty from Georgia Date: September 25, 2000 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: Follow a local if you can Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter Road trail ,about ten minutes away.
Review: Wow! I ride mostly in north Georgia which has some great trails, but I think that was one of the coolest trails I have ridden. Several small bridges fun fast drops, high ridges, totally enjoyed my ride. The Ridge Riders have done an amazing job with this trail. Thanks guys	Overall Rating:

Chris from Tampa Date: September 22, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: North Loop/counter clockwise South Loop clock wise Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter Road is a great trail right down the road or Morris Bridge if you are a beginner.
Review: This is a true mountain bike trail!! I live in Tampa and Tampa's trails are for beginners on single speeds. You must be comfortable riding big drops. You are either going up or down. One of the best trails in the state. Oh yeah you must join the Ridge Riders to access the combo. Great Club awesome trail. Bring your helment!!	Overall Rating:

pudge from bartow, florid Date: June 9, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: depends on where you come from, go to the ridge riders moutain bike assoc., email address for best directions Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: i started at carter park and fell in love with the sport, and traveled on to ocala, bellview and such..i then joined rrmba, and got my key to the TOE (trial of experience)(inexperinced riders not recommended) i havent been back to ocala since. i have been to the local emergency room with a broken wrist and seperated shoulder...this trail is great, really fast and can be really scary. a new loop was recently added, which is flater for the less experinced rider. if you are in the area, i highly recommend it., it is private to rrmba, so you must join the assoc. or get invited. membership is only $25, if i remember correctly. hats off to kent hickman and all the memebers who help maintain the TOE and carter road., the assoc. is great...	Overall Rating:

Robert Clawson from Tampa, Fl Date: May 25, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Private trail - contact Ridge Riders Other recommended trails in the same area: Carter Park, Santos, Hardrock, Reddick
Review: Fast, fun. Not for those who are afraid of steep drops and hard corners. This trail will keep you heart rate up from start to finish. only a few flat spots. 90% of trail is under the cover of the trees, lots of shade for those mid-summer rides. The scenery is awsome, but if you take your eye of the trail to enjoy it, you'll end up alot closer to nature than you think(if your friend is a doctor bring him with you). Not for beginers. Without regard the best trail in florida, definitly worth the membership to ride.	Overall Rating:

salmo from nashville tn Date: April 18, 2000 Trail Ridden: Ridden Once
Recommended Route: int 75 to hwy 60. left on hwy 37. right on carter and then right into carter rec area. park in field across from soccer field. to get to trailhead turn right on the road and go approx 1/4mile trail begins on right. Other recommended trails in the same area: morris bridge
Review: i found this trail to be extremely fun and fast. no major ups or downs but there are well placed steep short climbs with switchbacks at the top. plenty of roots to make the trail fairly technical and the scenery is fantastic. my hat is off to the club who maintains this trail, conditions were excellent.	Overall Rating: