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      Description:
      Big Shoals Public Lands is more than 4,000 acres, managed jointly by SRWMD, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida State Parks and Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission. This area has varied terrain with scenic vistas from high river bluffs. The land is noted for diverse plant communities and forest types, including swamps, pine flats and mixed hardwood forests. Many gopher tortoise burrows can be found in the state park, where FWC has had an on-going project to reestablish the population. During the hunting season the area hosts limited hunts only. Be sure to check the hunt schedules in the spring and fall.

      One of the major natural attractions of the area is the Big Shoals of the Suwannee, where the river flows over a series of bedrock ledges and drops to create a spectacular section of white water.
      source: SBA Website
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Little Shoals Trailhead Parking Area google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Trailhead directions:
      Turn left on Hwy. 41. Follow the directions to access the Beavor Loop trailhead (before the Hwy. 41 bridge).
      You can also ride/drive to the Little Shoals entrance on CR 135. From Hwy. 41, turn left on CR 135 and continue for a couple of miles. Turn right at the first entrance for Little Shoals park. There is another entrance that is further down CR 135 that goes to the Long Branch (Big Shoals) parking area and canoe launch for the Big Shoals park. This unpaved road is sandy. There is an entrance fee to use the state park.
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      Region Details
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      • 6

      Region Status
      Caution as of Oct 29, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      17
      Trails Mountain Bike
      17
      Trails E-Bike
      17
      Trails Hike
      17
      Trails Trail Running
      17
      Total Distance
      23 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      4 miles
      Total Descent
      310 ft
      Total Vertical
      65 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      135 ft
      Reports
      293
      Photos
      14
      Ridden Counter
      978

      Photos of Big Shoals Conservation Area Mountain Bike

      53 |
      Jul 19, 2022 @ 5:35am
      Jul 19, 2022
      51 |
      Jul 19, 2022 @ 5:35am
      Jul 19, 2022
      trail: Ravine Trail
      123 |
      Feb 17, 2019 @ 5:13am
      Feb 17, 2019
      trail: Ravine Trail
      98 |
      Feb 17, 2019 @ 5:13am
      Feb 17, 2019
      trail: Ravine Trail
      109 |
      Feb 17, 2019 @ 5:13am
      Feb 17, 2019
      trail: Ravine Trail
      121 |
      Oct 13, 2018 @ 12:19pm
      Oct 13, 2018
      trail: Ravine Trail
      108 |
      Oct 13, 2018 @ 12:17pm
      Oct 13, 2018
      trail: Ravine Trail
      114 |
      Oct 13, 2018 @ 12:17pm
      Oct 13, 2018

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Beavor Trail
      Oct 29, 2024 @ 2:27pm
      Oct 29, 2024
      IdealClydesdaleMick SBAE-Bike Besides four trees blocking the trail...

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Long Branch Loop Connector
      Sep 14, 2024 @ 9:02am
      Sep 14, 2024
      IdealE-Bike Clear of debrisClydesdaleMick SBA
      Big Shoals Recreation SIte Loop
      Sep 14, 2024 @ 9:02am
      Sep 14, 2024
      DryE-Bike Clear and dryClydesdaleMick SBA
      Woodpecker Trail
      Sep 14, 2024 @ 9:02am
      Sep 14, 2024
      IdealE-Bike Clear of significant debris and dry, a...ClydesdaleMick SBA
      Ravine Trail
      Sep 13, 2024 @ 8:19am
      Sep 13, 2024
      IdealE-Bike needs mowing and lopping, and there is a...ClydesdaleMick SBA
      Road 4
      Sep 13, 2024 @ 8:19am
      Sep 13, 2024
      IdealE-Bike needs mowing but otherwise is in...ClydesdaleMick SBA
      Road 2
      Sep 13, 2024 @ 8:19am
      Sep 13, 2024
      VariableE-Bike The hogs have had a field day, but there...ClydesdaleMick SBA
      Palmetto Trail
      Sep 13, 2024 @ 8:19am
      Sep 13, 2024
      IdealE-Bike needs mowing and lopping, and removal of...ClydesdaleMick SBA
      Little Shoals Access Road
      Aug 24, 2024 @ 12:25pm
      Aug 24, 2024
      DryE-Bike The road in is open, but Woodpecker Trail...ClydesdaleMick SBA
      Beavor Loop
      Aug 14, 2024 @ 7:37am
      Aug 14, 2024
      VariableE-Bike It needs mowing and lopping, but it has...ClydesdaleMick SBA
      Road 7
      Jul 17, 2024 @ 12:43am
      Jul 17, 2024
      IdealE-Bike Clear of debris and surprisingly rideableClydesdaleMick SBA

      Activity Feed

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      ClydesdaleMickaddreportactivity #61125272
      Oct 30, 2024 @ 11:33am
      Oct 30, 2024
      ClydesdaleMickaddreportactivity #58842748 and 2 more
      Sep 14, 2024 @ 8:11am
      Sep 14, 2024
      ClydesdaleMickaddreportactivity #58800941 and 4 more
      Sep 13, 2024 @ 11:21am
      Sep 13, 2024
      ClydesdaleMickaddreportactivity #58281824
      Sep 3, 2024 @ 11:08am
      Sep 3, 2024
      ClydesdaleMickaddreportactivity #57783862
      Aug 25, 2024 @ 8:26am
      Aug 25, 2024

      Recent Comments

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      ClydesdaleMickreportLong Branch LoopSections are thigh deep in water and will...
      Apr 17, 2024 @ 1:52pm
      Apr 17, 2024
      dustinfltrailRavine TrailI am so happy to have found this app as the...
      Dec 13, 2020 @ 10:38am
      Dec 13, 2020
      EscottimilhizertrailRavine TrailThe trail is mostly fire road and of that...
      Oct 13, 2018 @ 12:50pm
      Oct 13, 2018

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1723 miles308 ft4 miles66 ft
      #8,178#3,467132922153
      E-Bike1723 miles308 ft4 miles66 ft
      2891100
      Hike1723 miles308 ft4 miles66 ft
      #7,179#3,31429216
      Trail Running1723 miles308 ft4 miles66 ft
      #7,171#3,30712921
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