more stats
1.9 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:19:15
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
22 ft
Altitude min
27 ft
Altitude max
23 ft
Altitude start
26 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade max
2.6%
Grade min
830 ft
Distance climb
794 ft
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:19:15
Avg time

Live Long Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carlton Ranch
    Venice, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72516 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #343280 in Trail Running
    • #330819 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #474 in Mountain Biking · Florida [+]
    • #1,652 in Trail Running
    • #1,726 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Live Long, extending along the western bank of the slough, is a fun and challenging technical ride in mature oak and palm canopy on mogul hills and dips, all dating back to the construction of the canal. It is generally of intermediate difficulty, and features jumps, twists, tight turns, roots, logs, ledges and sections seemingly overhanging the bank of the slough.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      3 ★ 14%
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      1 Review & Comments

      Drpbmxxz
      Running great, fun techy swamp singletrack

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Live Long located?
      Live Long is located in Carlton Ranch, Venice, Florida, United States. It is part of the Carlton Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 27.12189, -82.19338.
      ▼ How hard is Live Long?
      Live Long is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Live Long?
      Live Long has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 22 ft to 27 ft.
      ▼ Is Live Long a point to point trail?
      Live Long is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Live Long?
      Live Long is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Live Long?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Live Long. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Live Long?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Live Long are:
      • April (3 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • December (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Live Long? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Live Long are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Live Long?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Live Long. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Live Long?
      Live Long is a very popular trail. There have been 551 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 684 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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