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4.4 miles
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:28:07
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
73 ft
Altitude min
98 ft
Altitude max
73 ft
Altitude start
85 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
3,655 ft
Distance climb
4,465 ft
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
00:28:07
Avg time

Ponds Section Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gar Pond Tract
    White Springs, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59387 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34461 in Trail Running
    • #50979 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Suwannee River Water Management District

Gar Pond has a variety of terrain inland and along the river, including ponds, sinkholes, mixed hardwood and pine forests. Wildlife is abundant with water birds, deer, turkeys, eagles and tortoises

Gar Pond tract consists of three sections: the Pond section, the Back Achers section and the River section. Suggested route is to ride it clockwise. The Pond section includes three ponds. The first pond is Horse Pond. Next is Gar Pond, a shallow lake (often dry). There is a big sinkhole before you reach Pit Pond. Pit Pond was created by the Hwy. 41 bridge excavation. After Pit Pond, continue straight to ride the Back Achers section (4-miles) that loops back to the River section. Or bypass Back Achers and take a short cut to the River section by turning right at the sign. To access the River section, ride across Jacob’s Bridge over a beautiful cypress swamp;
follow the trail to the river. The River section is more technical with short descents and uphills, including riding by deep ravines and sinkholes. Note: There are several bail out points on the Back Achers section, where a doubletrack natural surface road leads to the trailhead/parking. Make sure to only follow the signs, Exit to Trailhead, as there are numerous natural surface roads and paths that intersect with this trail.

source: SBA Trails Brochure
Access Info

Trailhead directions: Turn left on Hwy. 41. After crossing the Hwy. 41 bridge, turn right to park behind the Agriculture Inspection Station (AG).

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 6, 2026 @ 8:31am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
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 reporter needs mowing, there's a leaner you can ride under, and another tree some can bunny hop over.
Jul 4, 2026 @ 10:22am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Jul 4, 2026
 reporter A dead tree is leaning into the trail in the NE corner, a couple of bunny hop opportunities along the E run, and a broken tree in the center...
Apr 22, 2026 @ 9:12am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Apr 22, 2026
 reporter A little bit sandy in spots, but fast and clean
Mar 27, 2026 @ 10:00am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Mar 27, 2026
 reporter No problems
Mar 14, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/New_York)
Mar 14, 2026
 reporter Dry, fast, and clean
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        Gar Pond Route
        ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 120 ft • 4 •
        The full Gar Pond route is eleven miles. It winds through open areas cleared to allow long leafed pines to...
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        Gar Pond Loop
        11 miles • 123 ft • 5 • Loop •
        The old was destroyed by logging in 2020. The landowner (Suwannee River Water Management District) gave...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ponds Section

        ▼ Where is Ponds Section located?
        Ponds Section is located in Gar Pond Tract, White Springs, Florida, United States. It is part of the Gar Pond Tract trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.31812, -82.73804.
        ▼ How hard is Ponds Section?
        Ponds Section is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ponds Section?
        Ponds Section has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 73 ft to 98 ft.
        ▼ Is Ponds Section a point to point trail?
        Ponds Section is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ponds Section?
        Ponds Section is 4.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ponds Section?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ponds Section. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ponds Section?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ponds Section are:
        • October (10 activities)
        • December (4 activities)
        • March (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Ponds Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ponds Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ponds Section?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 21 minutes to ride Ponds Section. The trail is 4.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ponds Section?
        Ponds Section is a very popular trail. There have been 411 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 440 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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