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3,353 ft
Distance
-9 ft
Descent
00:04:42
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
75 ft
Altitude min
84 ft
Altitude max
84 ft
Altitude start
75 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-1.5%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
876 ft
Distance down
2,477 ft
Distance flat
00:04:42
Avg time

Road 8 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big Shoals Conservation Area
    White Springs, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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Road 8 is a 3,353 ft moderately popular doubletrack trail located near White Springs Florida. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: May 9, 2026
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Road 8 Trail Reports

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Mar 23, 2026 @ 11:24am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Mar 23, 2026
 reporter Hogs have made this road difficult to ride.
Jun 28, 2025 @ 8:34am
Jun 28, 2025
 reporter No problems
Apr 20, 2025 @ 11:06am
Apr 20, 2025
 reporter Dry and bumpy but nothing significant for a fast ride
Apr 20, 2025 @ 11:06am
Apr 20, 2025
 reporter Great condition
Apr 5, 2025 @ 7:59am
Apr 5, 2025
 reporter reasonably clear and fast
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Road 8

        ▼ Where is Road 8 located?
        Road 8 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 30.33049, -82.71229.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Road 8?
        The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 75 ft to 84 ft.
        ▼ Is Road 8 a point to point trail?
        Road 8 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Road 8?
        Road 8 is 3,353 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Road 8?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Road 8. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Road 8?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Road 8 are:
        • October (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Road 8? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Road 8 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Road 8?
        The estimated time to ride Road 8 is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 3,353 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Road 8?
        Road 8 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 40 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 41 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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