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Florida Bicycle Trails
Below you will find a list of bicycle trails in Florida in alphabetical order including West Florida, North Florida, Central Florida and South Florida. I've included the name, address, phone number and description of these bicycle trails if available for your convenience. Check out the bicycle trails with underlined text - you can click on that link to go to their website and/or map.
If you know of a Florida bicycle trail that I don't have listed here, please email me.
| 49th Avenue Trailhead (Greenway) |
Location: Ocala, FL
Distance: 2.5 miles
Terrain: unpaved trails
Description: This trail takes you over to Hwy 484, with the option of traveling on the old cart road, yellow trail or blue trail. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Office of Greenways and Trails
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway
Ocala, FL
352-236-7143 |
| Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park Trails |
Location: Thomasville, FL
Distance: 7.6 miles
Terrain: unpaved trail
Description: Nice blend of southern charm and recreational activities with formal gardens, two lakes and a series of trails, all on a former plantation lands. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens
3540 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
850-487-4556 |
| Baseline Road Trailhead (Greenway) |
Location: Ocala, FL
Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: paved trails
Description: Has a paved urban trail for you to experience or use the hiking trail that weaves through the cypress swamp and hardwood hammock communities. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Office of Greenways and Trails
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway
Ocala, FL
352-236-7143 |
| Big Shoals State Forest |
Location: Live Oak, FL
Distance: 4 miles
Terrain: paved trail
Description: Very popular. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Big Shoals State Forest
7620 133rd Road
Live Oak, FL 32060
386-208-1460 |
| Blackwater Heritage State Trail |
Location: Milton, FL
Distance: 19 miles
Terrain: easy to moderate forest roads
Description: Starts and ends at the Hurricane Lake Campground, most of the trails are hard-packed clay and some sandy sections. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Blackwater Forestry Center
11650 Munson Hwy
Milton, FL 32570
850-957-4201 |
| Blackwater Heritage State Trail |
Location: Milton, FL
Distance: 14 miles
Terrain: mostly flat
Description: Rails-to-Trails addition, asphalt surface for 7 miles then continues another 2.5 miles on a smooth grass berm on Navy property. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Blackwater Heritage State Trail Citizen Support Organization
PO Box 4292
Milton, FL 32572
850-839-6656 |
| Bruce Cafe Road Ride |
Location: Bruce, FL
Distance: 44 miles
Terrain: quite hilly
Description: The first and last 13 miles of the ride are on SR 81, which has a good shoulder but a bit boring. The rest is a loop on quiet country roads with shade and scenery.
For More Info:
Panama City Flyers
PO Box 15966
Panama City, FL 32406
850-872-8166 |
| Cain-Griffin Park Trail |
Location: Lynn Haven, FL
Distance: ? miles
Terrain: ?
Description: Coming soon. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Cain-Griffin Park Trail
17th and Illinois Avenue
Lynn Haven, FL
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| Dowling Park Loop |
Location: Ellaville, FL
Distance: 33 miles
Terrain: mostly flat with a few small hills
Description: Road trail, mostly quiet with a few very mild grades. On the ride back you can take a swim in Falmouth Spring.
For More Info:
Suwannee River State Park
20185 CR 132
Live Oak, FL 32060
904-362-2746 |
| Dutch Tiemann Trail |
Location: Panama City, FL
Distance: 4.6 miles
Terrain: easy to moderate single track
Description: This loop start and ends at the Environmental Center in Pine Log State Forest. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Division of Forestry
5583-A Longleaf Road
Ebro, FL 32437
850-535-2888 |
| Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park - Red Bug Trail |
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Distance: 3 miles
Terrain: unpaved trail
Description: Coming soon. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park
912 Myers Park Drive
Tallahassee, FL
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| Felburn Park Trailhead (Greenway) |
Location: Inglis, FL
Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: paved trails
Description: Formerly a limerock mine, this 12-foot wide paved trail runs through maritime hammocks and salt marsh - multi-use trail. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Office of Greenways and Trails
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway
Inglis, FL
352-447-1720 |
| Goethe State Forest |
Location: Dunnellon, FL
Distance:
Terrain:
Description: [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Goethe State Forest
9110 SE CR 337
Dunnellon, FL 34431
352-465-8585 |
| Lake Jackson Loop |
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: easy but hilly double track
Description: Just 5 miles from the center of town - mostly double track forest roads (multi-use) with high clay and low sand content, with rolling hills. You can also access The Red Bug Bicycle Trail here. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park
850-891-3975 |
| Lake Overstreet Figure Eight |
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: easy double track
Description: Great place for casual or beginning off-road cyclists to stretch their legs. The most difficult part is at the beginning of the trail, where you may need to walk. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens
3540 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
850-487-4556 |
| Little Big Econ State Forest |
Location: Geneva, FL
Distance:
Terrain:
Description: [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Little Big Econ State Forest
1350 Snow Hill Road
Geneva, FL 32732
407-971-3500 |
| Munson Hills |
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Distance: 11 miles
Terrain: easy to moderate single track
Description: One of the oldest and finest examples of trail building in the state - well used trail. Some sandy patches and a few hills with modest grades. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Munson Hills Off-Road Trail Association
PO Box 7412
Tallahassee, FL 32314
850-926-3561 |
| Myakka State Forest |
Location: Englewood, FL
Distance:
Terrain:
Description: [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Myakka State Forest
PO Box 491
Englewood, FL 34295
941-460-1333 |
| Penney Farms |
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Distance: 51 miles
Terrain: mildly hilly
Description: Quiet neighborhood street, busy streets, travels through Penney Farms, which is much more peaceful.
For More Info:
North Florida Bicycle Club
PO Box 14294
Jacksonville, FL 32238
904-721-5870 |
| Ralph E. Simmons Memorial State Forest |
Location: Hilliard, FL
Distance:
Terrain: trails and roads
Description: Recreation prohibited during hunting season. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Ralph E. Simmons State Forest
3472 Clint Drive
Hilliard, FL 32046
904-845-4933 |
| Santa Rosa Island Out and Back |
Location: Pensacola, FL
Distance: 21-35 miles
Terrain: flat and straight
Description: You can either go west into Fort Pickens for a 21-mile ride or east to Navarre Beach for a 35-mile ride. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Gulf Islands National Seashore
1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
850-934-2600 |
| St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail |
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Distance: 32 miles
Terrain: flat
Description: 16-mile paved recreational trail open to cyclists, skaters, joggers and walkers with a separate dirt trail for equestrians. Ride out as far as you'd like and then turn around. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail
1022 DeSoto Park Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32399
850-922-6007 |
| Suwannee Springs Loop |
Location: White Springs, FL
Distance: 31 miles
Terrain: mildly hilly
Description: This trail parallels the Suwannee River, traveling mainly quiet farm roads with a rest stop at the ruins of the old springhouse. [CLICK HERE to view info and map.]
For More Info:
Suwannee Bicycle Association
PO Box 247
White Springs, FL 32096
904-397-2347 |
| The Cove Ride |
Location: Panama City, FL
Distance: 16 miles
Terrain: slightly hilly
Description: Starts and ends at the Bay Park and follows closely the northern shore of St. Andrews Bay.
For More Info:
Panama City Flyers
PO Box 15966
Panama City, FL 32406
850-872-8166 |
| The Highest Point in Florida |
Location: Lakewood, FL (Walton County)
Distance: 30 miles
Terrain: moderately hilly
Description: Britton Hill, the highest pint in Florida, is a 30-mile loop beginning at Lakewood Park. |
| Timberlake Trail |
Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: moderate single track
Description: Within Eglin Air Force Base, a permit is required to use this trail. Great all around trail with something for everyone.
For More Info:
Eglin Air Force Base Natural Resource Branch
107 Hwy 85 North
Niceville, FL 32578
850-882-4164 |
| University of West Florida - Power Line Trails |
Location: Pensacola, FL
Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: moderately challenging single track
Description: Fun little network of trails, not extremely hilly but there are a few short climbs and a couple drop-offs. Buggy, so bring repellent.
For More Info:
University of West Florida
University Parkway
Pensacola, FL 32501
850-474-2000 |
| Wacissa Springs via Old St. Augustine Road |
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Distance: 43 miles
Terrain: hilly in places
Description: A canopy road popular with road bicyclists. It's an out and back ride that strts at Myers Park near downtown Tallhassee.
For More Info:
Capital City Cyclists
PO Box 4222
Tallahassee, FL 32315
850-847-8433 |
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FLORIDA BICYCLING FACTS
Florida is home to more than 5,000 miles of state-owned trails and also features one of only 8 congressionally designated national scenic trails. The Florida National Scenic Trail will utimately extend 1,400 miles from the Gulf Islands National Seashore in the Panhandle to the Florida Keys. More than 3 million visitors each year take advantage of the 800 miles of free, multi-use trails included in the 9 state-managed trails and the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway.
The state of Florida has preserved more than 83,000 acres of recreation and conservation lands that are home to an internationally recognized network of mountain biking and equestrian trails, as well as America's first land bridge, which provides safe passage for trail users across I-75.
Prospective home buyers consider trails to be the most important amenity when choosing a place to live. (Nat'l Assoc. of Home Builders, 2008)
Closer proximity to greenways and conservation corridors increases property values. (Nat'l Recreation & Parks Assoc.)
52% of American would like to bike more and 46% would bike to work if designated trails were available.
Biking 4 miles round-trip to work instead of driving keeps 51 pounds of carbon monoxide out of the air each year.
An estimated $76.6 billion could be saved on annual healthcare costs if Americans were more active.
The most requested item by visitors to Florida's Official Welcome Centers is information about where to bicycle.
The number of Americans who ride bicycles is greater than all those who ski, golf and play tennis combined. |
