| Mountain biking in Florida offers some outstanding | | | | experience of mountain biking in Florida, follow the |
| "off-road" biking trails. Year-round riding is possible, | | | | narrow sandy track of the Grayton Beach |
| although Spring and Fall are the most pleasant periods | | | | Recreational Park Mountain Bike Trail. It meanders |
| for casual bikers.Part of the fun of mountain biking in | | | | through interesting, dense vegetation for about 4 miles, |
| Florida is the unpredictable weather. A thunderstorm | | | | and is quiet and easy - making for an ideal vacation |
| can turn a sandy trail into churning mud within minutes. | | | | ride.You are not done with mountain biking in Florida, |
| The heat will be a constant companion. You are also | | | | until you have been on the Razorback trail in Reddick. |
| likely to do battle with mosquitoes and other bugs for | | | | Rated as in the top 50 in America, this is intermediate |
| ownership of the trail.Nonetheless, mountain biking in | | | | to advanced riding at its best! The 10 mile loop will test |
| Florida is enjoyable and scenic.One of the best trails is | | | | your stamina, your reflexes, and your courage. There |
| in the Blackwater River State Forest. There is no | | | | is a less demanding beginner loop of about 6 miles. |
| designated biking route in this 183 000 acre forest, but | | | | Kids will feel at home on their own mile long loop. The |
| there is a 14 mile trail on a doubletrack service road | | | | Razorback is about 20 minutes from Santos |
| that covers an area between Coldwater and Dixon | | | | Trails.Mountain biking in Florida, particularly the north |
| creeks. The sandy surface is most challenging during | | | | central region, can be packed into a 6 day trip if you |
| dry weather, although rain on the trail brings its own | | | | have the stamina. The 327 mile Florida Springs Bicycle |
| difficulties... This will be confirmed on more than one | | | | Tour is one way of doing this. Covering 10 parks and a |
| occasion, while mountain biking in Florida.In East | | | | forest, the rural roads will lead you to spectacular |
| Jacksonville, a series of trails begins near the corner of | | | | areas, including the Suwannee River.For a great guide |
| Beach Blvd. and Kernan Blvd. The terrain is mostly | | | | to mountain biking in Florida, read the revised edition of |
| rolling hills, although it varies quite a bit, with twisting | | | | 'Mountain Bike! Florida' by Steve Jones. More than 300 |
| rough cut singletrack trails that are ideal for the more | | | | action-packed pages will give you an overview of all |
| advanced and technical rider.Another area to visit while | | | | the classic trails in the area. The maps and photos will |
| mountain biking in Florida, is around the Oleta River | | | | help you to plan your trip. More than 80 trails are |
| area north of Miami. This is a six mile singletrack trail. It | | | | covered.There's no leaving this sunshine state, until you |
| is well marked according to level of the rider. It is best | | | | can say that you have been mountain biking in |
| to start with an easy trail to test your skills, and then | | | | Florida!For more information visit |
| step up the level if you want more of a | | | | Best-Mountain-Biking.comRika Susan of researches, |
| challenge.These trails are dedicated to cyclists, so | | | | writes, and publishes full-time on the Web. Copyright of |
| there are no hikers or oncoming traffic to consider. | | | | this article: 2006 Rika Susan. This article may be |
| This allows you to ride as fast and tight as you want, | | | | reprinted if the resource box and hyperlinks are left |
| although with mud, sand and slippery obstacles, it is | | | | intact. |
| may be wise to exercise some caution!For a different | | | | |