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The Rock Trail Mountain Bike Trail
Gainesville, Florida
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
22 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 4/4/11 by ivanca85 |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 5 miles | Global Rank: #761 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 37 | Wishlist: 26 |
| Avg. Speed: 7.15 mph | Avg. Time: 0hr 35min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +683/-498 ft | |
 2 trail check-ins |
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Description: Trail starts with some ups and downs with one steep drop. Then it climbs a dirt road before it goes into the woods for several miles of twisty singletrack. There are some open areas with a good grassy climb. This is a new trail and more singletrack will be added in the near future.
added on September 15, 2008 by guest
Description: Trail starts with some ups and downs with one steep drop. Then it climbs a dirt road before it goes into the woods for several miles of twisty singletrack. There are some open areas with a good grassy climb. This is a new trail and more singletrack will be added in the near future.
added on September 15, 2008 by guest 
SIMILAR TRAILS
Riders who liked this mountain bike trail also liked:Fort Pierce Mountain Bike Trail in Ft. Pierce
Santos in Ocala
Tillman Canal Mtb Trail (south Shore) in Palm Bay
Chuck Lennon Park in De Leon Springs
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by aeathb on December 7, 2011
The Rock is awesome. The dual slalom is legit, and the trails are pretty cool. It's a good place to go to go biking fast. The trails are wide enough you can really put your foot down, and the dual slalom is hard packed (clay?) and you really get moving. Beginner friendly!
reviewed by GALAXY on November 29, 2011
There is a new little addition to the front technical section.The "Strobe Drop" breaks off the main trail and climbs maybe 20 feet to a left turn, then snakes between a couple close together trees and the rest is gravity.There is a small S curve to a downed log with a dirt crossing that rolls really smooth,then a straight line to the ledge drop that goes back into the bowl.The ledge drop is about a foot and a half from lip to dirt,but you can get about 5 feet out of it if you hit it faster.There will be a higher ladder bridge there in the future so come ride it and get used to it while it's small! NOW there is something memorable,haha.I would consider this short section a black diamond according to the IMBA guidelines.
* Review edited 11/29/2011
reviewed by OIIIJEEPIIIO on October 11, 2011
Not bad, can be difficult to figure out where you are but somehow you never get totally lost. It's a fun ride just nothing that makes the ride memorable
reviewed by SaiyanFury on May 2, 2011
Fantastic trail with a grand variety of features. A good amount of elevation changes, a good slalom built by the U of Florida recently, lots of roots, and GALAXY and I try to maintain the trail by cutting it back. I can't rate it's difficulty as I think my skill raters as intermediate, but I've conquered almost every difficult feature. I can jump, drop, and get around every difficult feature that it has, and it's always fun.
Similar Trail: Since I've only ridden here commonly, and Santos once, I can only recommend Santos. GALAXY and I rode Santos recently and I'd recommend it as the only alternative. San Felasco, I only rode very green so I don't know a lot about it.
reviewed by theUfan on February 9, 2011
Love this singletrack. could not ask for more right down the street.
reviewed by belzoebac on November 2, 2010
Love this trail! Been riding it frequently these last couple months after a layoff. I would like to try powerlines to if I'm in no danger of getting shot!?
reviewed by GALAXY on October 28, 2010
It's getting better,new ladder bridge in the pine section is awesome and more to come.A couple log crossings are in need of help and those will be rebuilt soon as well.
reviewed by scotkrzy on October 18, 2010
One of the best XC trails I've rode in Fla. lotsa long gradual decents peppered with switch backs,ups and downs, some log jumps. You can coast for along time or pedal and fly. The name is appropriate cause the ground is very hard and fast. All in all a very good trail, Good job guys! All that and a dual slalom course
reviewed by rareform on June 23, 2010
Anyone interested in helping fix up the trails and build some more obstacles let myself or Galaxy know. It will happen after the 4th weekend. Thanks
reviewed by rareform on June 12, 2010
@ Galaxy yes, interested in fixing up the trail. Anyone else game, can we get intouch with the owner? Anyone else interested in helping hit me up, also church owns the property, please be respectful so we may continue to ride there. Thanks
* Review edited 6/15/2010
reviewed by rareform on June 7, 2010
Very good trail. Lots of fun for beginners and more experienced riders alike.
reviewed by mtbr35 on May 28, 2010
Nice trail. Look for the trail right next to the parking area to the right or left of the paved road (its a loop around the property). You can also ride the paved road in until it branches out to the right into a dirt road that will take you to the back of the property where the really nice trails are.
Similar Trail: San Felasco Hammock State Park
reviewed by GALAXY on December 27, 2009
I ride this trail at least twice a week and the one big ladder bridge is in need of serious repair.I'd love to come help fix it if anyone ins interested.I also have ideas for small bridges that would keep up the speed in certain areas.As for the beginning,that needs work and can be made very fun if we could work together. The ramps suck and are to steep,all they do is bottom out my suspension. Other than that,great trail,I love the screaming downhill into the tech section in the woods for the 1 foot drop!
Similar Trail: San Fealasco
reviewed by wakebrd7 on November 29, 2009
Just rode this trail, lots of fun. Wraps around a big open field and has a big climb and downhill across the field. Not super technical but has some intermediate level obstacles including a few skinnies and a teeter totter. All in all a great ride for just over an hour or so.
reviewed by GoKite5 on November 26, 2009
Very smooth fast trail. Just barely meets intermediate requirements. Although not technical at all, very fun ride. A little short, so you might ride it twice.
* Review edited 7/25/2010
reviewed by benveenema on October 22, 2009
Rode this trail in October while camping at Ginnie Springs. Definitely the highlight of the weekend. Lots of fun, not difficult if you're confident on your bike. Similar to Turkey Creek in Melbourne but with more elements (drops, climbs, skinnies). Similar to some parts of Santos also (Twister). Lots of fun, will be there again next time I'm in Gainnesville.
Similar Trail: Santos, Tillman Canal, Turkey Creek
reviewed by GALAXY on August 31, 2009
Not a bad trail for experienced riders,good amount of climbs and slight downhill runs that keep you moving.I was surprised to see some of the wooden structures out there and look forward to going back to hit those when I'm not in such sad shape.Lots of shade,well maintained,good changes in elevation and scenery but poorly marked.I'd happily ride this trail again and possibly bring a few markers to put up.Trip computer read a touch over 5 miles but I skipped a section.
Similar Trail: San Felasco in Alachua
reviewed by FLMTBr on August 29, 2009
Rode this trail once on a two week visit to Gville. Really nice single track, well maintained. There were people out there building stuff over downed trees, jumps, etc.
reviewed by guest on February 11, 2009
This trail is fantastic for an after work aerobic workout. I rode it today for the first time. I can't believe this is only 5 miles from my house! Starts off fairly easy, then you go through some difficult drops (I wussed out on the big one... it was HUGE), then it gets pretty easy technically, but I started huffing and puffing towards the back end. I didn't make it the entire way back, due to aerobic limitations, but this will be my new trail. Best place I have ridden in Gainesville as far as fun goes.
reviewed by papercityhustler on December 18, 2008
this trail is quite fun with all sorts of different features. Has alot of promise if people get together and build some more out there. A nice bridge with tree skinny in the back. Overall worth the drive if in the Gainesville area.
Similar Trail: San Falasco
reviewed by numb401 on October 22, 2008
Just like mongoose described it. More technical than most parts of san felasco for a good bit. Also has flat sections that cross through a field and go by some backyards. Has a few bridges, a see-saw and some wicked root sections and ups and down. Fairly long I'd say its around 7 miles of singletrack.
Similar Trail: San Felasco, Santos
reviewed by guest on September 15, 2008
My second time riding this trail. Rode it while up in Gainsville for the 2008 State of Florida MTB Championship series this past weekend. The best trail you will find around Gainesville without making the drive to Santos. Good use of sink holes to make for some good steep ups and downs, even a couple of small jumps. Like everyone else has said about this trail, there is more intermediate/expert stuff at the start, then pretty easy single track in a big loop around the property, with good technical bits (even some bridges). Much more interesting than San Felasco, but the scenery isn't as beautiful.
Similar Trail: Santos, Haile's, Alafia, and many more.
