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 =)

This is one of my favorite national/state parks…read more Lots of armadillos. It goes without saying but watch out for snakes

This is the north beach parking area. You have to park and walk across the street to go to the…read morebeach but they have lights to notify drivers there are pedestrians. There are signs to pay for parking and it's really easy to do.

Chuck Lennon is a Park and MTB Trail that does not get too much recognition only because of the…read moreother well-known MTB parks an hour of its surrounding areas. But this place is definitely worth checking into. The park has amenities; Bathroom, Bike Washing Station, Playground, Soccer Fields, amongst others.   There are enough trails equipped within this trail network to satisfy all type of different skill set riders. The first trail entrance from the parking lot alone leads you to a small pump track to get your blood pumping...then it tails off to the Intermediate, Advance Trails and Jump lines areas as well as some novice, flat trails.   And if that is not enough, just ride across the parking lot, where you will meet a separate trail on its own called Awesome Possum. This trail has some Intermediate trail areas, but for the most part, it is mainly Cross Country (green) trails.   All the trails here are well maintained and well-marked for especially for emergency situations.   The only caveat about Chuck Lennon is it is not an ideal place to ride when it has rained days prior. This is when majority of the Intermediate and Advanced trails would likely be closed due to their slippery conditions.   Other than that, who would not want to enjoy a new trail to visit. So come on by check out what these trails has to offer.

This is a wonderful park and bike trail system! If you are biking- you will have lush green Florida…read moreforest to mountain bike through. The bikers we chatted with love the trails here- we dipped in to look at the maps for future visits. There are 2 small parking areas for biking and then further down the road is a sports complex and playground and a bigger parking lot. For a Sunday afternoon the park was pretty busy- people biking, playing basket ball, pitching a baseball back and forth. The laughter from the playground made me smile! Big open spaces- there is a cattle ranch that borders the road leading into the park- just a breath of fresh air- literally!

Outstanding area to hike - could have used some maps so you knew where you were when you started…read morebut was very enjoyable - also no restrooms so you have to go in the woods

Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve…read more.. Follow this address for more accurate location to the East Trailhead.. https://maps.app.goo.gl/2UPZ7UksnXXcfTFe9 Driving into this parking lot, the first thing you'll notice are Disc Golfs situated everywhere. Plenty of parking space. There is a bike washing station and pavilions. This trail offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, playground, canoe launch, boardwalk and an observation tower.  East end of trails are easy trails, mainly flat, which are open to biking, hiking and horseback riding (just follow the signs accordingly). The trails are mainly blue rated West end trails are more advanced, rooty sections. All in all...this is a hidden gem of a trail most mountain bikers are not familiar with. It is well maintained and the locals here are super friendly.

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 =)

Santos is one of my favorites. Nothing crazy, just super flowy and fun…read more The Vortex area is fun to check out, but just be careful, there is some super advanced stuff in there , know your riding limits. It's a blast out there. Have fun!

WHEWWW! This was a world-wind adventure for all mountain biking enthusiasts! Note to all: you have…read moreto be pretty skilled at biking rough terrain to even go on the easy (green) trails. My group loved the black diamond trails which I failed at multiple times but it was so neat to weave in and out of all the different bmx like courses of ramps and drop offs and hills. We all partook in the downward slope one and that was a ton of fun! Again, this is no easy course for anyone. The trails , even the easy ones, all have some degree of difficulty. But the park was super clean, very well managed, and had excelled signage so you knew exactly where you were going and getting into!

5 Stars for a beginner course and a wooded course- perfect for kids and adults to enjoy (and so…read morefreaking cute for watching the toddlers play!) I've been by this little mountain bike track many time because the dog park is right beside it and it's just off of the Cady Way Trail. Though I haven't ridden the courses, I really love the inclusivity in terms of age and experience! I've seen little toddlers on the kiddie section (with balance bikes that don't have any pedals, because they're too little! eee!) and older kids and teenagers on the broader loop. I really appreciate how friendly everyone is in that area and though you might think gets would get trampled, it really is very family-friendly. Now I just have to get a mountain bike!

Brand new park in Coytown, just opened today 10/31/15. Nice single track loop through the woods and…read morea pump track out front. Toddler pump track too. There is a drinking fountain and Porta Potty available but that's about it for services. There is a parking lot or you can ride there easily through Audubon Park, North Colonial Town, Baldwin Park, etc. It's right on the Cady Way trail. Open daylight hours.

I entered at the Jones East Trailhead, which has plenty of parking and also has restrooms at the…read moreentrance to the trailhead. Walking the trailhead was relatively simple and relaxing. I did encounter a few other people (they were either walking like myself or on a bicycle). The path itself is somewhat narrow, but it was enough for us to pass each other with no real inconvenience. Little Big Econ State Forest is a pretty cool place to check out. Walking the path, it was easy to forget that you were just outside of a major United States city in the twenty-first century. I seek out these spots where I can walk through the trees and forget the troubles of living in a modern city in today's modern world. Little Big Econ State Forest is a cool place to seek out if you are looking for a respite from the hustle and bustle of the modern world.

This state forest is about a 25 minute drive from downtown Orlando. We highly recommend it. They…read moreoffer maps at the start of the trail. So lush and peaceful. The stream along side most of the trail is beautiful. There are many benches along the path that offer a nice view of the scenery with shade. We took our pups and hiked for about 2 miles. The hikes range from 3 - 10 miles. I saw they do offer camping as well. Make sure to pack some water. It was nice to see many tamiles and couples enjoying the outdoors. We loved the variety of scenery and that it has lots of natural shade throughout the hike.

Great underused trails. Short but sweet.. 4 miles of technical butchery…read more.. Have been visiting this trail on and off for a dozen years now... For the most part they have remained nearly original with only a few refinements... Refinments for the better I should add... This is not the longest, or most technical trail around but it's four mile loop will work you hard... This is despite its decieving, mostly blue and green trails... It is well marked and the local volunteers Keep it well maintained... The trails are entirely canopy covered and beautiful enough for just a leisure pedal through the woods.. But with the elevation changes and switchback there is no time for a leisurely ride... This is an honest four mile trail that will work you... Better be prepaired for a challenge when you get here... Enjoy...

This is a very well maintained mountain bike system. It's comprised of about three miles of…read morebeginner and intermediate trails and an additional 2 miles of expert level Trails. There is also a skills park at the entrance to practice some built elements before encountering them on the trail. It's located by the MT Dora dog park, behind the softball fields. There is the right amount of parking. That is, if the lot is full, then so its the trail and you'll probably be either frustrated behind someone slower than you or frustrating someone who's faster and stuck behind you. That being said, 90% of the folks I've met riding have been nothing but pleasant. You'll find the occasional rider "doing it for Strava" but that's fine. Just roll with it (ba da boom) and roll your eyes while you stick w your pace. Sure there are other more elite trails in central Florida. But for a quick after work ride, this one hits the spot.