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876 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
00:01:10
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
90 ft
Altitude min
99 ft
Altitude max
90 ft
Altitude start
98 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
0.5%
Grade max
2.7%
Grade min
505 ft
Distance climb
371 ft
Distance flat
00:01:10
Avg time

Tom Joad Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fred George Greenway
    Tallahassee, Florida
  • AKA
    Fred George
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #325413 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #310838 in Trail Running
    • #292065 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    12
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Leon County

Fred George Greenway and Park includes 2 large parking areas, one baseball field and one multi-use field (both lit), an office/museum/education center, one nature-themed playground, one restroom with an adjacent water fountain, two large pavilions with picnic tables, and approximately three miles of trails for hikers, bikers, and runners.

source: Leon County
Access Info

Each of the 2 paved parking areas can be accessed from Fred George Road, w/ the main parking lot also accessible from Capital Circle NW. The pavilion near the office/museum, within the main (upper) parking area, is an ideal hub to access Fred George Greenway's trail network.

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Jun 3, 2022 @ 5:47am
Jun 3, 2022
Feb 5, 2022 @ 1:58pm
Feb 5, 2022
 The usual few mud holes you can ride around, otherwise all good.
Jan 20, 2022 @ 8:47am
Jan 20, 2022
 Slightly moist and few muddy spots here and there. No issues otherwise.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tom Joad

        ▼ Where is Tom Joad located?
        Tom Joad is located in Fred George Greenway, Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is part of the Fred George Greenway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.49736, -84.35861.
        ▼ How hard is Tom Joad?
        Tom Joad is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tom Joad?
        Tom Joad has 7 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 90 ft to 99 ft.
        ▼ Is Tom Joad a point to point trail?
        Tom Joad is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Tom Joad?
        Tom Joad is 876 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tom Joad?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Tom Joad. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tom Joad?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tom Joad are:
        • January (2 activities)
        • February (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Tom Joad? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tom Joad are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Tom Joad?
        The estimated time to ride Tom Joad is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 876 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Tom Joad?
        Tom Joad is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 14 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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