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2.1 miles
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
00:31:36
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
76 ft
Altitude min
113 ft
Altitude max
111 ft
Altitude start
108 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
2,333 ft
Distance climb
2,913 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:31:36
Avg time

Long Branch Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big Shoals Conservation Area
    White Springs, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80210 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137554 in E-Biking
    • #323014 in Trail Running
    • #396897 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #523 in Mountain Biking · Florida [+]
    • #609 in E-Biking
    • #1,571 in Trail Running
    • #1,945 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Long Branch Loop is a 2 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near White Springs Florida. Riders describe it as sandy. It has bridges. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 31 minutes to complete this trail.

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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BridgesSandy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Long Branch Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 5, 2026 @ 9:41am (America/New_York)
Mar 5, 2026
 reporter There are still trees blocking the trail, and the pallet bridge is gone, and it needs mowing, but work to restore the trail continues.
Jan 18, 2025 @ 7:53am
Jan 18, 2025
 Closed due to significant number of downed trees from Helene
Jan 18, 2025 @ 7:52am
Jan 18, 2025
 Long Branch is indefinitely closed due to Helene’s significant downed trees. Hopefully cleared and rideable by summer 2025. Fingers crossed!
Jan 15, 2024 @ 2:16am
Jan 15, 2024
 reporter some water will be higher than your bottom bracket
Oct 7, 2023 @ 2:07am
Oct 7, 2023
 reporter Clear of debris and dry, a couple of new ride arounds and one new ride under
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on Mar 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Long Branch Loop located?
      Long Branch Loop is located in Big Shoals Conservation Area, White Springs, Florida, United States. It is part of the Big Shoals Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.35283, -82.68889.
      ▼ How hard is Long Branch Loop?
      Long Branch Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Long Branch Loop?
      Long Branch Loop has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 76 ft to 113 ft.
      ▼ Is Long Branch Loop a point to point trail?
      Long Branch Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Long Branch Loop?
      Long Branch Loop is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Long Branch Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Long Branch Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Long Branch Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Long Branch Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Long Branch Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Long Branch Loop is approximately 32 minutes. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Long Branch Loop?
      Long Branch Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 46 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 48 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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