Florida is known for warm weather, Disney, and having some of the best beaches in the world. What it's not known for, is Mountain Biking, or is it? In South Florida (Jupiter, FL and south) there is a massive following in the MTB (Mountain Bike) community. There are annual sponsored races and hundreds of miles of trails.
But Florida is flat, how is there any Mountain Biking?
Well, you don't need an actual mountain to engage in the sport. To create an effective MTB park in Florida, you need small hills and a lot of manpower to create man-made features.
Here is a list of the Best Mountain Bike Parks in South Florida
Rentals On-Site: Yes
Park Fee: $8 (Free if riding in with your bike)
# of Trails: 20
Total Distance: 9 miles
Known For: Difficult man-made features such as: staircases, bridges, ramps, and drops.
Longest Trail: Purple Haze (1 mile)
Best Trail for Beginners: Freebird
Best Trail for Advanced Riders: Highway to Hell
Rentals On-Site: No
Park Fee: $5 ($25 for annual pass)
# of Trails: 43
Total Distance: 15 miles
Known For: Large drops, fast-moving trails, and very challenging climbs
Longest Trail: Gun Range (1 mile)
Best Trail for Beginners: Route 66
Best Trail for Advanced Riders: Gun Range
Rentals On-Site: Yes
Park Fee: $6 ($2 if riding in with your bike)
# of Trails: 29
Total Distance: 16 miles
Known For: Jump line, mostly flat trails with a lot of tree roots and semi-challenging climbs
Longest Trail: Gun Range (1 mile)
Best Trail for Beginners: Volunteer Trail
Best Trail for Advanced Riders: Gator Bank
Rentals On-Site: Yes
Park Fee: $7 on weekends, free on weekdays
# of Trails: 18
Total Distance: 11 miles
Known For: Intermediate trails with good flow
Longest Trail: Little Razorback (1 mile)
Best Trail for Beginners: Potato Vine
Best Trail for Advanced Riders: Golden Gate (advanced section)
Rentals On-Site: Yes
Park Fee: $6
# of Trails: 8
Total Distance: 22 miles
Known For: Easy, long, flat trails
Longest Trail: EaglesView (4-6 miles)
Best Trail for Beginners: EaglesView
Best Trail for Advanced Riders: N/A
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