Mala Compra Trail is one of the two premier biking & hiking trails in Palm Coast (FL). The trail is…read moreoften overshadowed by it's big brother trail, Graham Swamp, a popular MTB trail just many miles South, where most riders tends to ride more. So what is so special about Mala Compra then? Well, Mala Compra is considered a blue rated trail (intermediate). It has 5.5 miles that loops its perimeter. Along the loops, you will encounter 24 Technical Features, which you can either attempt or bypass entirely. The loop itself is an easy trail. It becomes a challenging loop the more Technical Features you tackle. The loop is great for Intermediate or Advance Beginner riders. Mala Compra, in comparison to Graham Swamp Trail, is a more tamed trail....BUT...BUT... as Sir Bike-A-Lot would say "I like Big BUT and I cannot lie..."... what makes up for Mala Compra's hype is a trail called CLOUD 9. CLOUD 9 is a Double Black Diamond trail that you will find inside Mala Compra's loop. The trail is littered with black diamond (very difficult) and double black diamond (most difficult) trails. CLOUD 9 happens to be one of my favorite trails. It has been the most technical trail I've ridden to date. This is a "Proceed with Caution" type trail. Not that it's dangerous trail, but it just requires alot of balance and technique riding some of its obstacles and features. This is a trail where you do not want to get overzealous with either. One false move and it's SPLAT!!! Some CLOUD 9's features, I am humble enough to say that I will never dare try; I know my limits. But if you're up for the challenge, then be my MTB guest. Additionally, Mala Compra Trails is situated nearby a cool county park called Bing's Landing. Great scenery, has a boat ramp and a cool BBQ joint called Captain's BBQ, which makes for great post-biking feasting. And if you prefer hiking, there's a trail for you inside Mala Compra too. What more can you ask for?

Looking for a little outdoor adventure? This is the place! The trails are well marked and…read moreidentified for mountain bikes, walkers/runners and even horses. We made the trip south of St. Augustine to ride our fat tire bikes on the trails. We aren't beginners but we aren't experts either and the blue trail was perfect for our level of ability. There were some technical aspects on the trail but each one had an option to go around it. There is an option to ride a more technical trail called Cloud 9 but we didn't venture onto it. We'll definitely go back because we weren't able to ride all of the trails. Bonus - there's a great barbecue restaurant across the street from the trails so after you've worked up an appetite you can grab a bite to eat!

5 Stars for a beginner course and a wooded course- perfect for kids and adults to enjoy (and so…read morefreaking cute for watching the toddlers play!) I've been by this little mountain bike track many time because the dog park is right beside it and it's just off of the Cady Way Trail. Though I haven't ridden the courses, I really love the inclusivity in terms of age and experience! I've seen little toddlers on the kiddie section (with balance bikes that don't have any pedals, because they're too little! eee!) and older kids and teenagers on the broader loop. I really appreciate how friendly everyone is in that area and though you might think gets would get trampled, it really is very family-friendly. Now I just have to get a mountain bike!

Brand new park in Coytown, just opened today 10/31/15. Nice single track loop through the woods and…read morea pump track out front. Toddler pump track too. There is a drinking fountain and Porta Potty available but that's about it for services. There is a parking lot or you can ride there easily through Audubon Park, North Colonial Town, Baldwin Park, etc. It's right on the Cady Way trail. Open daylight hours.

Great hike! Beginners shd note there are many peaks and valleys (small) but uneven. The paths are…read morenot marked well. There are a few on the beginning of the east trail but no real maps or arrows. I used my walking app to see my way back. Great scenery. Great views. Must have bug spray and sun block. Wear good shoes. Many trails to try. Had a great time. We will be back!

Graham Swamp is about a 7 mile trail network, which in my opinion is well suited for intermediate…read moreand higher skilled riders. This trail is pretty technical in some parts and if you are not careful, you can seriously injure yourself. I have heard all of the stories. It is certainly not suited for beginners. This trail is rated as Intermediate to Difficult.   As for me, Graham Swamp is a super fun, challenging trail. It is well marked so you do not lose your way around. And for those that loves to hike, well it also has its own separate trails for hikers. Graham Swamp is certainly one of the favorite places amongst mountain biking enthusiasts. This trail proves that Florida is not flat as people think. You will encounter different elevation changes and it offers lots of climbs and descents. Some parts are twisty and flowy as well. One loop ride around Graham Swamp is enough to gas you.   And once you make your way towards the exit, you will encounter the Vertical wooden down ramps, which in my opinion, is the feature of Graham Swamp. One wooden down ramp is steeper which makes for a fast descent, while the other wooden down ramp eventually leads down and into a nice dirt jump.   One best part about Graham Swamp is the park is well maintained, and majority of the trail is in the shade, which helps block off the heat from the sun, so the trails stays pretty cool throughout your ride.   Happy Trails To You =)

Outstanding area to hike - could have used some maps so you knew where you were when you started…read morebut was very enjoyable - also no restrooms so you have to go in the woods

Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve…read more.. Follow this address for more accurate location to the East Trailhead.. https://maps.app.goo.gl/2UPZ7UksnXXcfTFe9 Driving into this parking lot, the first thing you'll notice are Disc Golfs situated everywhere. Plenty of parking space. There is a bike washing station and pavilions. This trail offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, playground, canoe launch, boardwalk and an observation tower.  East end of trails are easy trails, mainly flat, which are open to biking, hiking and horseback riding (just follow the signs accordingly). The trails are mainly blue rated West end trails are more advanced, rooty sections. All in all...this is a hidden gem of a trail most mountain bikers are not familiar with. It is well maintained and the locals here are super friendly.

Santos is one of my favorites. Nothing crazy, just super flowy and fun…read more The Vortex area is fun to check out, but just be careful, there is some super advanced stuff in there , know your riding limits. It's a blast out there. Have fun!

WHEWWW! This was a world-wind adventure for all mountain biking enthusiasts! Note to all: you have…read moreto be pretty skilled at biking rough terrain to even go on the easy (green) trails. My group loved the black diamond trails which I failed at multiple times but it was so neat to weave in and out of all the different bmx like courses of ramps and drop offs and hills. We all partook in the downward slope one and that was a ton of fun! Again, this is no easy course for anyone. The trails , even the easy ones, all have some degree of difficulty. But the park was super clean, very well managed, and had excelled signage so you knew exactly where you were going and getting into!

Great underused trails. Short but sweet.. 4 miles of technical butchery…read more.. Have been visiting this trail on and off for a dozen years now... For the most part they have remained nearly original with only a few refinements... Refinments for the better I should add... This is not the longest, or most technical trail around but it's four mile loop will work you hard... This is despite its decieving, mostly blue and green trails... It is well marked and the local volunteers Keep it well maintained... The trails are entirely canopy covered and beautiful enough for just a leisure pedal through the woods.. But with the elevation changes and switchback there is no time for a leisurely ride... This is an honest four mile trail that will work you... Better be prepaired for a challenge when you get here... Enjoy...

This is a very well maintained mountain bike system. It's comprised of about three miles of…read morebeginner and intermediate trails and an additional 2 miles of expert level Trails. There is also a skills park at the entrance to practice some built elements before encountering them on the trail. It's located by the MT Dora dog park, behind the softball fields. There is the right amount of parking. That is, if the lot is full, then so its the trail and you'll probably be either frustrated behind someone slower than you or frustrating someone who's faster and stuck behind you. That being said, 90% of the folks I've met riding have been nothing but pleasant. You'll find the occasional rider "doing it for Strava" but that's fine. Just roll with it (ba da boom) and roll your eyes while you stick w your pace. Sure there are other more elite trails in central Florida. But for a quick after work ride, this one hits the spot.

This is a very good trail; but wait, there's two trails…read more There's a separate mountain bike trail, and then there's the cement paved trail. We did both on our visit but you have to have a bike that can withstand sand cause if you don't you'll have to get off and push your bike like I had to on several parts of the paths. However; it was not in vain because we got to see deer that are apparently not afraid of people and come up real close to you. It seems like they're use to having people feed them. Then there's the cement trail which takes you through the beautiful neighborhoods and you see trees and pass by farms with horses and kinds of farm animals. It's very nice and relaxing. The parking area for this trail is chock-full-o goodies! Restrooms, an area for you to even rinse off your bike, and to put air in it.

Checked this mountain bike trail out for the first time this weekend and enjoyed it (writing this…read moreas a beginner MTB rider, btw). It is built and maintained by SORBA and according to their website is about 2.5 miles long. Finding the trail head and parking lot was a breeze. Bathrooms directly adjacent to the trail head. This trail is about 60% open, scrub land with somewhat wide trails suitable for a beginner. The open spaces duck occasionally for short jaunts through treed single track while staying mostly flat. I did the main loop and decided to try out the blue trail that heads south for about .4 miles... This portion was cut through saw palmettos and featured lots and lots of jarring root knots. It made for a not too fun ride! I got to the end of this short piece and decided to take the fire road back to the main loop. I'd had enough, lol. I saw on the map that there was more trail to be had but I'll check it out another time. The trail is mostly well marked but I did get turned around one time. No big deal since I was the only one out there this morning. I did come across TONS of deer. It seemed like every time I turned a corner deer were jumping out of the way. After I realized what they were it was very cool to have them out there with me. Overall a scenic, if mostly flat, ride on a well-maintained trail. I'll be back!

I entered at the Jones East Trailhead, which has plenty of parking and also has restrooms at the…read moreentrance to the trailhead. Walking the trailhead was relatively simple and relaxing. I did encounter a few other people (they were either walking like myself or on a bicycle). The path itself is somewhat narrow, but it was enough for us to pass each other with no real inconvenience. Little Big Econ State Forest is a pretty cool place to check out. Walking the path, it was easy to forget that you were just outside of a major United States city in the twenty-first century. I seek out these spots where I can walk through the trees and forget the troubles of living in a modern city in today's modern world. Little Big Econ State Forest is a cool place to seek out if you are looking for a respite from the hustle and bustle of the modern world.

This state forest is about a 25 minute drive from downtown Orlando. We highly recommend it. They…read moreoffer maps at the start of the trail. So lush and peaceful. The stream along side most of the trail is beautiful. There are many benches along the path that offer a nice view of the scenery with shade. We took our pups and hiked for about 2 miles. The hikes range from 3 - 10 miles. I saw they do offer camping as well. Make sure to pack some water. It was nice to see many tamiles and couples enjoying the outdoors. We loved the variety of scenery and that it has lots of natural shade throughout the hike.

Hailes Trails.... I want to call it "HELLS Trails". This mountain bike trail is by far the most…read moredemanding trail I've ever ridden in Florida.   Hailes Trails is a privately owned property located in Newberry, just on the outskirts of Gainesville, FL and it is closely adjacent to Gatorback Cycle Park. The property is opened up to the public only Once/Twice a Year.... Saturday being a pre-ride event to the public and on Sunday, it host Florida State MTB Championship series for all registered bikers. The trail is carefully marked, taped and prepped for such event.   The trails consist of a 2 parts series: 1st trail spanning for 2 miles and 2nd trail being 3 miles worth. All in all, you get 5 total miles of a mixture of rooty, rocky, steep climbs and descents type trails, and some technical turns in between.   The trails runs in and out an old rock quarry, which offers a nice scenic view and numerous elevation changes. It is rated as an advanced trail, but caters to any intermediate skill level riding and beyond. Admission to Hailes cost $5 per person and a waiver is needed to be signed at the time of payment.   Hailes proved to me that Florida IS NOT as flat of a state as you think it is. Lawd have merrsay !!!   But I loved every bit of it and I cannot wait to go back again, so I say Hailes Yass !!!   And if you don't like it... Bike Me =)