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Caloosahatchee Regional Park Mountain Bike Trail
Alva, Florida
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
18 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 1/20/12 by cmoran4 |
Difficulty:  Beginner |
| Length: 11 miles | Global Rank: #1490 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 38 | Wishlist: 21 |
| Avg. Speed: 5.4 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 18min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +450/-319 ft |
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Description: The Caloosahatchee Regional Park mountain bike trail is strictly single-track and provides adventure and challenges for beginners and novice mountain bikers alike. The trail is composed of fast, flat, open areas that are intermixed with areas that cut through the natural canopy of Florida, providing a very scenic and tight ride feeling. There are plenty of switchbacks, rock/root infested areas, mud pits, sugar sand ascents/descents and topographic relief. The trail has several optional areas that a mountain biker can ride or bypass. A feature that makes this trail awesome is the entrance and exit flips the first of each month, allowing for two unique adventures in one area. The Caloosahatchee Regional Park mountain bike trail is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Restrooms (permanent and port-o-lets), bicycle washing stations, hot water, camp grounds and detailed trail maps are provided. A nominal fee of $3.00 per vehicle per day is mandatory. The trail is maintained on a monthly basis by the Florida Mud Cutters www.mudcutters.org. We look forward to riding with you.
Description: The Caloosahatchee Regional Park mountain bike trail is strictly single-track and provides adventure and challenges for beginners and novice mountain bikers alike. The trail is composed of fast, flat, open areas that are intermixed with areas that cut through the natural canopy of Florida, providing a very scenic and tight ride feeling. There are plenty of switchbacks, rock/root infested areas, mud pits, sugar sand ascents/descents and topographic relief. The trail has several optional areas that a mountain biker can ride or bypass. A feature that makes this trail awesome is the entrance and exit flips the first of each month, allowing for two unique adventures in one area. The Caloosahatchee Regional Park mountain bike trail is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Restrooms (permanent and port-o-lets), bicycle washing stations, hot water, camp grounds and detailed trail maps are provided. A nominal fee of $3.00 per vehicle per day is mandatory. The trail is maintained on a monthly basis by the Florida Mud Cutters www.mudcutters.org. We look forward to riding with you.
added on February 11, 2004 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by cmoran4 on January 20, 2012
I am fairly new to mountain biking, but i had so much fun here! There are lots of fast, easy sections and plenty of technical obsticles. I did ride the "Far East" trail and I probably shouln't have, especially by myself. I agree with the signs, beginners probably should stay out. Some of the descents made me nervous and i couldn't make a lot of the climbs. In total I rode about 9.3 miles according to my iPhone GPS app, but there were a couple small extentions I didn't ride. I live about an hour away in Naples, and I am planning on coming back every week from now on. Good fun and good exercise!
reviewed by MXJaxson on January 5, 2012
"CRP" is broken up into three sections; all connected to one another, and all single track. (No fire trails, other than escape routes) As soon as you take this trail for granted, it will come up and bite you if you are pushing hard enough. In general, the ~13 mile course is a fun mixture of fast flats in the sun, a small share of climbs\descents, tight narrow turns through the thick trees and over the many roots; some rocks. GREEN trail: - Southern front section is 75% fast open field hard pack, with a sprinkling of rollers, berms and rocks. 25% is fun root inhabited, narrow through the trees, 9 or so quick\steep climbs\descents, and a small narrow bridge. - Northern front section is 80% along a wooded 8-foot ridge, adjacent to a stream; subtle climbs, descents, and turns ... and narrow through the trees with more roots and some small stumps. ... The other 20% is same as Southern front section - fast and flat. BLUE trail: Hard pack, fast, flat, lengthy, plenty of switch backs. Mostly through tight trees, plenty of roots, but also plenty of open field trails\S-turns. Scattering of firmly planted rocks. 4 small narrow bridges 6" off ground. Very few logs. BLACK trail (aka "Far East"): Take all of the above, cram the best parts together, add more difficult climbs\descents, along with some off cambers. Good SWFL course for all-comers.
reviewed by theUfan on December 28, 2011
This was a great park. The mudcutters do an excellent job maintaining it. The trails were mostly hardpack. Most of the trails all riders can handle. The far east trail was rated advanced and had some nice challenges.
reviewed by sorebutt on May 14, 2011
Great trail system that I just rode for the first time. Has a nice flow to it with obstacles placed in perfect places to keep the trail from getting boring. Was unable to take the advanced section due to current knee problems. It's a shame it's so far from home or I'd be here more often.
reviewed by duanedyar on July 20, 2010
Good trail for a beginner. I have done the beginner trail twice to get the hang of the layout. Going to try the tougher trails this weekend if no rain! Almost nailed a turtle on the trail the first time; second time there was a feral hog in the parking lot and saw three deer on the trail. Parking is now $1 an hour or $5 for the day.
reviewed by GoKite5 on November 24, 2009
The additional East section almost takes it out of beginner, but not quite. Mostly flat, uninspiring, but if you're in the area, run it fast and get a quick workout.
* Review edited 11/24/2009
reviewed by ositoking on November 16, 2009
We rode this trail on the weekend. It is in perfect shape. The rolling hills are very fast. Great scenery!
Similar Trail: santos
reviewed by guest on August 14, 2008
A great singletrack for everyone!
Similar Trail: Too many to post, but Alafia & Santos are the bomb!
reviewed by K2Klunker on July 26, 2008
If you haven't rode this trail recently it's worth another look. New section added to "Far East" section making the trail a bit more difficult and fun to ride for more experienced riders. There are no more drops, climbs and ridges. It's no Mark-ham Park or Alfia, but certainly a great local ride. Go crazy.
* Review edited 7/26/2008
reviewed by DieselMike on February 4, 2008
A great singletrack for the Southwest Florida area. I was pleasantly surprised at the difficulty of the optional trails; very tight and narrow. Riders were friendly and helpful. I look forward to going back soon before it gets too hot and humid but, I understand that the trail gets flooded in the late summer months due to heavy rains.
Similar Trail: Markham Park in Sunrise, FL or any trail in the Ocala / Gainesville area.
reviewed by ositoking on October 1, 2006
There is a brand new trail in the back section of the park. It is for expert riders only. It is technically challenging. There are a couple of drops which you would need plenty of speed. The trail does not have many climbs and drops although there there are a couple. I like that you can really get some speed going. About 1 hour to get through to the end. there you find an area that has some jumps and other cool stuff. the park is great for begining.* Review edited 5/17/2007
* Review edited 5/17/2007
reviewed by ositoking on December 4, 2005
I was here today, Sunday 4th. And I saw the trail in very good condition and excellent to ride. They did a great job cleaning the park. I recommend for any biker to come to this trail and check it out.
reviewed by Adventurecycling on April 21, 2005
This trail will have a major maintenance day on May 22, 2005 that should help keep it fast and clean until it floods from rain in August.
reviewed by Adventurecycling on January 13, 2005
By the way, the Florida Mud Cutters spent many hours installing a wooden bridge (for better or for worse) over a section of the trail that becomes muddy from July to September each year.
Similar Trail: Alafia
reviewed by Adventurecycling on January 13, 2005
The singletracks are in excellent condition this time of year. All trails are open. A Girl's Day Only ride is scheduled for January 16th.
Similar Trail: Alafia River State Park
reviewed by Adventurecycling on May 7, 2004
I rode this singletrack again on April 22, 2004. At the time there was little to no precipitation, therefore, no mud. Many of the low lying areas that are under canopied areas are filling up with sugar sand, likewise on many of the ascents/descents. In several places the trail is filling in with vegetation. A lot of leaf litter has fallen, therefore, the speed of the course suffers a bit. The Mudcutters have a scheduled maintenance day in mid-May, and that should help shore up the trails. Will be riding this singletrack again today, May 7, 2004.
