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    3.8 (12 reviews)

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    Maya H.

    Such a beautiful hideaway spot. I guess not too many people have heard of it? Highly recommend. Get for shot hikes. Small waterfall at the end of the water loop trail.

    Lazette C.

    This is our favorite hiking trail we come here often. Our favorite spot is the waterfall. But I hate that they blocked off the area where you could view the actual waterfall. We've gotten some cool shots from that side. A lot of homeless people obviously camp out there at night. We often find clothes and other personal items as we hike along the trails. There are multiple trails that are all loops and lead back to the main entrance. There is a biking trail as well. Everything is clearly marked so it's pretty hard to get lost or turned around. Picnic tables are also at the entrance along with restrooms. Sometimes if we come on a nice day on the weekend the parking is usually full.

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    Jay P.

    Bulls Bay Preserve MTB Trail is a mountain biking trail recently developed in the west side part of Jacksonville, with the assistance of the City of Jacksonville and SORBA.   It is a small, still developing MTB park, that opened up last month (January 2019). The trail is a short 2 mile+ network that consist of fun yet challenging sections. There has been talk that the trail may potentially become a connector trail to another area, which will help increase its mileage. This is still TBD.   As for me, I feel like this trail lacks continuity. The trail basically starts off as a novice trail from entry point, then eventually leads you to challenging, difficult climbs and terrain changes.   All in all, the trail still needs more work. Signs are definitely needed to posted so bikers will know what direction they can ride into.   One positive I can take about Bulls Bay is the trail is not too far to the Jacksonville Baldwin Trail, so you can hop on and continue riding to your heart's content.

    Small waterfall
    Lorin H.

    I was really hoping for a longer trail for walking this afternoon, but getting outside was still good and the weather was nice. We have driven by this location several times and never noticed it! The parking lot does have a bathroom, but beware it's more like a permanent porta-potty (no toilet paper, not cleaned at all, and it can't be flushed). This park seems to be set up with trails for mountain bikes or dirt bikes to maneuver, however we were only interested in walking and exploring. The "waterfall" is very small, but I expected that, but still a neat little find!

    Cats chilling

    Beautiful trail to hike.Nice place to take pictures. Quiet and relaxing perfect area for a walk

    The pups enjoyed the trails!
    Karen C.

    Glad we visited this little park! Several short trails that connected to one another. However, be aware if there are mountain bikers there bc they ride on the same trails as the walkers.

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    Tatiyana H.

    Great place to walk and get out with your pets! Beware of the bugs and bring plenty of water.

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    Haile's Trails Mountain Bike Trail

    Haile's Trails Mountain Bike Trail

    5.0
    (1 review)
    63.8 mi

    Hailes Trails.... I want to call it "HELLS Trails". This mountain bike trail is by far the most…read moredemanding trail I've ever ridden in Florida.   Hailes Trails is a privately owned property located in Newberry, just on the outskirts of Gainesville, FL and it is closely adjacent to Gatorback Cycle Park. The property is opened up to the public only Once/Twice a Year.... Saturday being a pre-ride event to the public and on Sunday, it host Florida State MTB Championship series for all registered bikers. The trail is carefully marked, taped and prepped for such event.   The trails consist of a 2 parts series: 1st trail spanning for 2 miles and 2nd trail being 3 miles worth. All in all, you get 5 total miles of a mixture of rooty, rocky, steep climbs and descents type trails, and some technical turns in between.   The trails runs in and out an old rock quarry, which offers a nice scenic view and numerous elevation changes. It is rated as an advanced trail, but caters to any intermediate skill level riding and beyond. Admission to Hailes cost $5 per person and a waiver is needed to be signed at the time of payment.   Hailes proved to me that Florida IS NOT as flat of a state as you think it is. Lawd have merrsay !!!   But I loved every bit of it and I cannot wait to go back again, so I say Hailes Yass !!!   And if you don't like it... Bike Me =)

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    Hailes Trails: A private property that opens up to the public once/twice a year during MTB Race weekends (September 2020)
    Hailes Trails: A private property that opens up to the public once/twice a year during MTB Race weekends (September 2020)
    Hailes Trails: A private property that opens up to the public once/twice a year during MTB Race weekends (September 2020)

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    Hailes Trails: A private property that opens up to the public once/twice a year during MTB Race weekends (September 2020)
    Mala Compra Mtb Trails

    Mala Compra Mtb Trails

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    60.2 mi

    Mala Compra Trail is one of the two premier biking & hiking trails in Palm Coast (FL). The trail is…read moreoften overshadowed by it's big brother trail, Graham Swamp, a popular MTB trail just many miles South, where most riders tends to ride more. So what is so special about Mala Compra then? Well, Mala Compra is considered a blue rated trail (intermediate). It has 5.5 miles that loops its perimeter. Along the loops, you will encounter 24 Technical Features, which you can either attempt or bypass entirely. The loop itself is an easy trail. It becomes a challenging loop the more Technical Features you tackle. The loop is great for Intermediate or Advance Beginner riders. Mala Compra, in comparison to Graham Swamp Trail, is a more tamed trail....BUT...BUT... as Sir Bike-A-Lot would say "I like Big BUT and I cannot lie..."... what makes up for Mala Compra's hype is a trail called CLOUD 9. CLOUD 9 is a Double Black Diamond trail that you will find inside Mala Compra's loop. The trail is littered with black diamond (very difficult) and double black diamond (most difficult) trails. CLOUD 9 happens to be one of my favorite trails. It has been the most technical trail I've ridden to date. This is a "Proceed with Caution" type trail. Not that it's dangerous trail, but it just requires alot of balance and technique riding some of its obstacles and features. This is a trail where you do not want to get overzealous with either. One false move and it's SPLAT!!! Some CLOUD 9's features, I am humble enough to say that I will never dare try; I know my limits. But if you're up for the challenge, then be my MTB guest. Additionally, Mala Compra Trails is situated nearby a cool county park called Bing's Landing. Great scenery, has a boat ramp and a cool BBQ joint called Captain's BBQ, which makes for great post-biking feasting. And if you prefer hiking, there's a trail for you inside Mala Compra too. What more can you ask for?

    Looking for a little outdoor adventure? This is the place! The trails are well marked and…read moreidentified for mountain bikes, walkers/runners and even horses. We made the trip south of St. Augustine to ride our fat tire bikes on the trails. We aren't beginners but we aren't experts either and the blue trail was perfect for our level of ability. There were some technical aspects on the trail but each one had an option to go around it. There is an option to ride a more technical trail called Cloud 9 but we didn't venture onto it. We'll definitely go back because we weren't able to ride all of the trails. Bonus - there's a great barbecue restaurant across the street from the trails so after you've worked up an appetite you can grab a bite to eat!

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    Mala Compra Mtb Trails
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    Graham Swamp Mountain Bike Trail

    Graham Swamp Mountain Bike Trail

    4.7
    (3 reviews)
    67.8 mi

    Great hike! Beginners shd note there are many peaks and valleys (small) but uneven. The paths are…read morenot marked well. There are a few on the beginning of the east trail but no real maps or arrows. I used my walking app to see my way back. Great scenery. Great views. Must have bug spray and sun block. Wear good shoes. Many trails to try. Had a great time. We will be back!

    Graham Swamp is about a 7 mile trail network, which in my opinion is well suited for intermediate…read moreand higher skilled riders. This trail is pretty technical in some parts and if you are not careful, you can seriously injure yourself. I have heard all of the stories. It is certainly not suited for beginners. This trail is rated as Intermediate to Difficult.   As for me, Graham Swamp is a super fun, challenging trail. It is well marked so you do not lose your way around. And for those that loves to hike, well it also has its own separate trails for hikers. Graham Swamp is certainly one of the favorite places amongst mountain biking enthusiasts. This trail proves that Florida is not flat as people think. You will encounter different elevation changes and it offers lots of climbs and descents. Some parts are twisty and flowy as well. One loop ride around Graham Swamp is enough to gas you.   And once you make your way towards the exit, you will encounter the Vertical wooden down ramps, which in my opinion, is the feature of Graham Swamp. One wooden down ramp is steeper which makes for a fast descent, while the other wooden down ramp eventually leads down and into a nice dirt jump.   One best part about Graham Swamp is the park is well maintained, and majority of the trail is in the shade, which helps block off the heat from the sun, so the trails stays pretty cool throughout your ride.   Happy Trails To You =)

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    Graham Swamp Mountain Bike Trail
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    Gar Pond Trail

    Gar Pond Trail

    4.0
    (3 reviews)
    56.5 mi

    11 miles of trails, some really neat scenic country (plus Little Shoals which is very worth…read moreexploring). Great chances for seeing wildlife and trails are overall well-maintained. However, a note: it is easy to get lost, easy also to get confused where to park and end up as I did on non-biking (but hiking) trails over on the other side of the highway at Little Shoals instead. Easy, for that matter, even to end up on random dirt roads to someone's hunting cabin or on the Florida Trail which also cuts through here. So watch where you are, remember how to get back where you came from. And enjoy it: though not technically challenging, it's a lot of fun and once again, the chances for wildlife sightings are probably better than in many of the more-trafficked State Parks.

    Gar Pond Trail is the least known trail amongst the surrounding trails in White Springs (FL). It is…read moremainly a flat trail great for biking, hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing. Most of the Gar Pond biking trail are single tracks. Gar Pond is estimated to be a 4.75 mile trail respectively, but that all depends on which trails ends you ride into as it covers more acreage. There are sections of the trail that are scenic. Some of the biking trails are well marked, and some are not. So one wrong turn and you will find yourself riding and riding for miles. There is not much continuity from one trail end to another in some area. I feel that first time riders or hikers may find themselves lost in these trails. The main lure of this trail is Jacob's Crossing, a wooden bridge that crosses about, which is cool to ride on and cross. Additionally, Gar Pond Trail is a trail used for an event called IDIDARIDE, a 50 mile off-road challenge ride that occurs annually. The Gar Pond Trails is calculated to be a 6 miles for the event. Other than that, if you like light riding or hiking and are into new trail exploration, then this is a nice trail to venture to. Happy trails to you.

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    Exploring the trails with my bike.
    Exploring the trails with my bike.
    Jacob's Crossing Bridge
    Jacob's Crossing Bridge
    Jacob's Crossing Bridge

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    Bulls Bay Preserve - mountainbiking - Updated July 2026

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