13.8 miles
Distance
256 ft
Climb
-252 ft
Descent
133 ft
High Point

The Big Shoals traditional route starts with the Beavor Loop Trail, on the North side of US 41 before the River (just to the right of Sunshine Drive). Beavor is a nice two mile loop all by itself. A mile in, follow the signs for Mossy Ravine in Big Shoals State Park. The single track "Ravine Trail" follows an old wagon road over Bottom Bay Creek and winds through levees and flatwoods to the Little Shoals river overlook. Follow the signs on doubletrack forest roads to the Palmetto Trail, a single track which takes you to the Big Shoals overlook. Continue to ride the shared hiking singletrack to the parking lot and picnic area with restrooms. Next you can ride Long Branch, a two mile loop with some challenging climbs. Then continue back on the Road 1 doubletrack to the Little Shoals entrance to the Park, and then take the Road 7 doubletrack back to the second mile of the Beavor Loop.

Detailed Description
Big Shoals and Long Branch is a 14 mile popular intermediate route located near White Springs Florida. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 256 ft with a max elevation of 133 ft then descends -252 ft.
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Trails in Route

Beavor Trail702 ft
Ravine Trail1 mile
Road 41 mile
Road 14 miles
Road 74,642 ft

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  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
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  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
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  • Direction
    Both Directions
More Stats for Big Shoals and Long Branch mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    22 hr 14 min
  • Altitude min
    71 ft
  • Altitude start
    101 ft
  • Altitude end
    102 ft
  • Grade max
    -10.8%
  • Grade min
    11.9%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    8 miles

Directions

  1. Walk northeast on Beavor Trail.
  2. Continue for 300 meters.
  3. Turn right onto Beavor Loop.
  4. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  5. Turn right onto Ravine Trail.
  6. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  7. Turn left onto Road 4.
  8. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  9. Turn right onto Road 2.
  10. Continue for 5 kilometers.
  11. Bear right onto Big Shoals Recreation SIte Loop.
  12. Continue for 70 meters.
  13. Walk north on Long Branch Loop.
  14. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  15. Turn right onto Big Shoals Recreation SIte Loop.
  16. Continue for 60 meters.
  17. Turn right onto Southeast 94th Street.
  18. Continue for 100 meters.
  19. Keep left to take Road 1.
  20. Continue for 6 kilometers.
  21. Make a sharp left onto Road 7.
  22. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  23. Turn right onto Beavor Loop.
  24. Continue for 700 meters.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Beavor Trail
Oct 29, 2024 @ 2:27pm
Oct 29, 2024
Besides four trees blocking the trail before you get to the bridge, the bridge suffered from a large tree that broke the bridge in two. reporter
Ravine Trail
Sep 13, 2024 @ 8:19am
Sep 13, 2024
needs mowing and lopping, and there is a dead tree across the trail at one point. Close to Little Shoals, the dip has water and the trail is blocked by a treetop, but there's a dry and mostly clear route to one side. reporter
Road 4
Sep 13, 2024 @ 8:19am
Sep 13, 2024
needs mowing but otherwise is in surprisingly good shape! reporter
Road 7
Jul 17, 2024 @ 12:43am
Jul 17, 2024
Clear of debris and surprisingly rideable reporter
Road 1
Apr 26, 2024 @ 2:01am
Apr 26, 2024
The beaver dam is still flooding a section, so jumping over to the Woodpecker Trail is required. The other water crossings are low enough that they're easily managed reporter
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