MOUNTAIN BIKING: Little Big Econ State Forest

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Description

Winding singletrack network, can be difficult to figure out the first time- study the map at the trailhead carefully, and even then it can take a few visits to understand the layout, because trails are poorly marked. However, the riding is excellent- starting north from the trailhead, the paths start easy then become more challenging near the creek and then up by the Econ River. The western half of the park features tight, technical riding to keep things interesting. Minimal elevation change, but some short rises near the creek or river. Jeep roads run throughout the park if a bailout is needed. Most resembles Hanna Park in Jacksonville, but the loop is longer if you ride the whole thing.

Directions

From Downtown Orlando, take 408 East to 417, and go North to the Red Bug Lake Road exit. Go East on Red Bug (name will change to Mitchell Hammock) to Lockwood Rd, turn Left and then Right at the next light, CR 419, aka Chuluota Rd. Follow 419 several miles, find Snow Hill Road on the left. Follow Snow Hill, you will see a sign entering the State Forest, bicycle trailhead is just under 1 mile past that sign on the left. Drive time from Orlando close to 30 min.

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