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1.1 miles
Distance
146 ft
Climb
-127 ft
Descent
00:06:41
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
135 ft
Altitude min
162 ft
Altitude max
137 ft
Altitude start
156 ft
Altitude end
0.322%
Grade
-23.356%
Grade max
22.24%
Grade min
2,405 ft
Distance climb
2,340 ft
Distance down
1,161 ft
Distance flat
00:06:41
Avg time

Northwest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve
    Lithia, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #111288 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7062 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Hillsborough County Conservation and Environmental Lands Management

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Northwest is a 1 mile moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Lithia Florida. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 146 ft green climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 894 rides
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Jun 29, 2026 @ 11:00am (America/New_York)
Jun 29, 2026
Mar 12, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/Havana)
Mar 12, 2026
Jun 5, 2025 @ 11:33am
Jun 5, 2025
 This trail had significant damage due to recent fires. I rode it about half way or so and where Inception comes in it is completely burnt and...
Jun 5, 2025 @ 10:15am
Jun 5, 2025
 Some damage to this trail from recent fires. Inception is closed due to fire
Feb 27, 2025 @ 3:20pm
Feb 27, 2025
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        Directions to northwest trailhead (27.774780, -82.213100)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Northwest

        ▼ Where is Northwest located?
        Northwest is located in Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve, Lithia, Florida, United States. It is part of the Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 27.77478, -82.2131.
        ▼ How hard is Northwest?
        Northwest is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.322%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Northwest?
        Northwest has 146 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 127 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 135 ft to 162 ft.
        ▼ Is Northwest a point to point trail?
        Northwest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Northwest?
        Northwest is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Northwest?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Northwest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Northwest?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Northwest are:
        • February (102 activities)
        • July (68 activities)
        • December (64 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Northwest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Northwest are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Northwest?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Northwest. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Northwest?
        Northwest is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6,218 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,588 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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