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1.2 miles
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-103 ft
Descent
00:07:40
Avg time
-84 ft
Altitude change
133 ft
Altitude min
217 ft
Altitude max
217 ft
Altitude start
135 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
7.7%
Grade min
781 ft
Distance climb
4,104 ft
Distance down
1,486 ft
Distance flat
00:07:40
Avg time

Silk Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Overstreet Trails @ Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
    Tallahassee, Florida
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #70389 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95011 in Trail Running
    • #77862 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    State of Florida

A fun trail that ridden one way is a fast descending trail full of tight corners, roots and trees. Ridden in reverse, it is mostly uphill and a great workout. The trail received its name from the bamboo forest located in the middle of it.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Silk

        ▼ Where is Silk located?
        Silk is located in Lake Overstreet Trails @ Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is part of the Lake Overstreet Trails @ Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.52907, -84.27068.
        ▼ How hard is Silk?
        Silk is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Silk?
        Silk has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 133 ft to 217 ft.
        ▼ How long is Silk?
        Silk is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Silk?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Silk. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Silk?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Silk are:
        • February (28 activities)
        • March (18 activities)
        • January (15 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Silk? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Silk are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Silk?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Silk. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Silk?
        Silk is a very popular trail. There have been 1,815 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,757 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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