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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 [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #69341 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #255958 in Trail Running
    • #312306 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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Long Branch Loop is a 2 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near White Springs Florida. 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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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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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        Directions to long-branch-loop trailhead (30.352830, -82.688890)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Long Branch Loop

        ▼ 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.

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