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2.4 miles
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:21:46
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
65 ft
Altitude min
84 ft
Altitude max
84 ft
Altitude start
79 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
2,103 ft
Distance climb
3,153 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:21:46
Avg time

River Section Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gar Pond Tract
    White Springs, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13618 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98195 in E-Biking
    • #339418 in Trail Running
    • #60503 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #77 in Mountain Biking · Florida [+]
    • #396 in E-Biking
    • #1,622 in Trail Running
    • #292 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

River Section is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near White Springs Florida. Highlights include a creek. It has bridges. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 33 ft green climb. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.

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).

Tags
BridgesRiver or creek

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 24.8 km avg distance
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  • 76 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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River Section Trail Reports

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Oct 31, 2026 @ 5:32pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2026
Trail is clear and dry!
Oct 18, 2026 @ 10:29am (America/New_York)
Oct 18, 2026
reporter Great condition
Sep 24, 2026 @ 7:16pm (America/New_York)
Sep 24, 2026
River Sections was mowed today and trees blocking trail removed.
Sep 10, 2026 @ 9:28am (America/New_York)
Sep 10, 2026
reporter No significant debris on the trail, just needs mowing in spots
Aug 23, 2026 @ 7:43am (America/New_York)
Aug 23, 2026
reporter The trees across the trail have all been chainsawed, so it's a fast and flowy section!
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on Oct 31, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.24 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to river-section-551893 trailhead (30.319320, -82.729890)

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      Nov 19, 2025 @ 9:30am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is River Section located?
      River 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 30.31932, -82.72989.
      ▼ How hard is River Section?
      River Section is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for River Section?
      River Section has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 65 ft to 84 ft.
      ▼ Is River Section a point to point trail?
      River Section is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is River Section?
      River Section is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on River Section?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on River Section. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride River Section?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride River Section are:
      • January (16 activities)
      • February (8 activities)
      • April (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access River Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to River Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride River Section?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride River Section. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is River Section?
      River Section is a very popular trail. There have been 254 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 340 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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