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Trail Description:
Flatwoods is a mix of twisting flat singletrack through Florida pine and palmetto hammock. No elevation changes. The park is composed of a 7 mi. paved loop for roadies, skaters and joggers. The interior of the loop has approx. 18 small marked trails connecting together. Outside the loop continues these trails to 2 other parks. There is 35 mi. in all. Nothing real technical, just good fast single track with some roots ,sandand lots of switchbacks.
How to get there:
From Orlando or West coast, take I-4 to exit 7 I75 north to Fletcher road exit. Make a right past Morris bridge and Trout creek parks about 5 mi. on left. Look for orange street sign. Go in to last parking area.
Additional Notes:
Lots of wildlife in morning including wild ferrel pigs, deer, turkeys and snakes.
| Posted by: gemini on 9/26/2009 |
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am intrested in riding again its been a while is this a good location to start warming up again?
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| Posted by: SG on 7/18/2009 |
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This a great trail if you like riding road bikes or have no real Off Road skills.
This place is flat, flat, flat !!! I would not really consider this a "Mountain Bike Trail" Just an off road trail for the "Off Roadies" as we call them.
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| Posted by: jd on 9/26/2007 |
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I took my first ride off-road at Flatwoods and haven't looked back since. The trails are well-maintained, and some of the side trails do close from time-to-time to recover from use. I have ridden at least 3 days a week for the past 6 months and have never experienced a full trail closure.
There are 4 points of entry to the trail system:
1. Bruce B. Downs Entrance (north of I-75 and Bruce B. Downs). There is a parking lot here with bathrooms and a bike wash. This entrance offers access to the paved loop and trail system. The paved loop has 4 water stations, some with trail maps. You have to ride the paved section a bit to get to the Main trail, but there are a couple side trails, namely "Squiggy" and "Panther." Panther trail will hook you up to the main, but it is very rooty and can be tough for beginners.
2. Wilderness Park / Trout Creek (just east of the I-75 and Fletcher Ave intersection on Morris Bridge Road, Fletcher Ave changes its name to MB). Trout Creek is on the
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| Posted by: jp on 11/7/2006 |
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Great trails for a begginer, road a 14 mile loop and love every minute of, I'am a hammer but my girlfriend is a newbee. So anyone wanting to get their loved ones into riding start here, also a great ride for kids, all ages.
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| Posted by: Dan on 3/18/2006 |
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It does seem like this park is closed more than open. Good park when open.
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| Posted by: chris on 4/21/2002 |
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This place is very relaxing.Take your time and see the deer and pigs and bobcats and eagles and do some exploring it is a great time.
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| Posted by: Michelle "Chicken" Thomps on 12/29/2001 |
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I don't care what anybody says about Flatwoods, I love it. And as far as technical, all I can say is look out for HogWild...it's a doozy.
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| Posted by: jerome janiak jr on 7/19/2001 |
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trail is great when it is open. it is closed more than it is open. workers are nasty complain about everything you do. look for a better place. cant depend on this one.
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| Posted by: ravenmad on 3/8/2001 |
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Flatwoods is part of a three park trail system which includes Morris Bridge, and Trout Creek parks. Good place for a training ride. The single track is fast, twisty and rooty although you must beware of the helmet less huffy riders and walkers. As for the paved loop, great for spandex viewing due to the nearby university.
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