9.3 miles
Distance
128 ft
Climb
-127 ft
Descent
135 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
76 ft
Altitude min
128 ft
Altitude start
128 ft
Altitude end
-13.5%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
5 miles
Distance flat

The Woodpecker Loop is a great gravel ride in Big Shoals State Park, half on a paved bike trail, then back on an unpaved double track forest road.

Optionally the route can include the Long Branch Loop, but that will be a challenge on a gravel bike. It includes a few technical spots, and often wet sections, that could require dismounts. At the end of the Woodpecker Trail, continue on the paved road to one end of the Long Branch trail for an additional 2 miles of challenge before returning on Road 1, which has three seasonal stream crossings.

source: SBA Trails Brochure
Detailed Description
Woodpecker Loop is a 9 mile popular intermediate route located near White Springs Florida. This gravel bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 128 ft with a max elevation of 135 ft then descends -127 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Altitude min
    76 ft
  • Altitude start
    128 ft
  • Altitude end
    128 ft
  • Climb
    128 ft
  • Descent
    -127 ft
  • Grade max
    -13.5%
  • Grade min
    10.8%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    5 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
    Little Shoals Tract (Beast of Burden)
  • Primary Activity
    Gravel Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy

Directions

  1. Walk north on Main Loop.
  2. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  3. Walk east on Main Loop.
  4. Continue for 6 kilometers.
  5. Walk north on Main Loop.
  6. Continue for 600 meters.
  7. Walk southeast on Main Loop.
  8. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  9. Walk northwest on Main Loop.
  10. Continue for 600 meters.
  11. Walk southwest on Main Loop.
  12. Continue for 50 meters.
  13. Walk west on Main Loop.
  14. Continue for 100 meters.
  15. Walk north on Main Loop.
  16. Continue for 900 meters.
  17. Walk southwest on Main Loop.
  18. Continue for 10 meters.
  19. Walk west on Main Loop.
  20. Continue for 900 meters.
  21. Walk west on Main Loop.
  22. Continue for 100 meters.
  23. Walk west on Main Loop.
  24. Continue for 700 meters.
  25. Walk northwest on Main Loop.
  26. Continue for 90 meters.
  27. Walk west on Main Loop.
  28. Continue for 400 meters.
Avg: 5 (2 votes)
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Long Branch Loop
Mar 5, 2026 @ 9:41am (America/New_York)
Mar 5, 2026
There are still trees blocking the trail, and the pallet bridge is gone, and it needs mowing, but work to restore the trail continues. reporter
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