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Tom Brown / Lafayette Heritage Park Mountain Bike Trail
Tallahassee, Florida
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
15 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 4/12/12 by YetiConquest |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 5 miles | Global Rank: #825 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 76 | Wishlist: 39 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.9 mph | Avg. Time: 2hr 4min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +2,140/-1,309 ft |
Mountain Bike Trails in the Tom Brown / Lafayette Heritage Park Trail System
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Description: This is the trail that Florida State Championships comes to yearly in Tallahassee. It has been described as being as tough as the Olympics Park Trail in Atlanta. It is a fun trail with plenty of ups and downs, however, recently the city has been closing off sections for maintenance. When it is open, it is great.
added in 2003 by guest 
SIMILAR TRAILS
Riders who liked this mountain bike trail also liked:Santos in Ocala
Alafia River State Park in Brandon
Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve in Tampa
Redbug in Tallahassee
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by jlapencer on May 14, 2012
Not very technically challenging, good for a good cardio workout.
reviewed by YetiConquest on April 12, 2012
Upon leaving work in the afternoon, I take pause to praise the bike Gods for allowing me to live so close to this gem. The Magnolia trail system has a lot of fun turn abouts and connects to the Kudzu and gun range platforms. There is a newly added "Wally world" bit which is a raised vertical berm which I especially love. On the other side of the Magnolia trail heading east across the gravel path lies the more technical Cadillac trail. This trail has a few advanced sections and new boarded additions compliments of Trail Dynamics. Approaching the East end of the Cadillac affords one the chance to cross the river north towards the alfred greenway, or if ambitious enough, towards the Micc. Greenway about 6 miles away. The only caveat is that there is a surplus of walkers/joggers on the bike trails. I even saw some fool riding a motorcycle on the bike trail recently.
Similar Trail: I enjoyed Santos and Alafia recently. Both of those offer more technical and advanced regions but are somewhat comparable imo.
reviewed by cndtsl2 on March 26, 2012
A very fun area! Have trails for all skill levels! Bring a change of clothes, a lunch, and you can enjoy a full day out in the park; packed with trails, open fields, sports recreational areas, and play grounds- this place is an absolute blast!
reviewed by delphinide on February 27, 2012
Second time to ride this trail and it is a gem in the middle of the panhandle. The trails are well maintained and feature a good mix of flowing singletrack, natural technical features, small jumps, manmade features, and a few advanced sections. One gripe: several really nice advanced sections were removed or neutered since I last rode it...why? There are options for alternate routes? It looks like a jump park is also being built, which unfortunately supplanted a nice little techy section o'trail to make way for it.
reviewed by colpotatos on January 23, 2012
Tom Brown + Cadillac is a ride I never get tired of. It has just the right combination of everything. For the weight-weenies out there, I don't carry water because you come across a drinking fountain four times on the ride. Be careful! It can be deceptive. Some days I don't wreck, but if you're not vigilant you can have some bad spills. If you visit Tallahassee, THIS is the trail you want to ride. Try the alternate path instead of the Kudzilla flow track and you will add another 8 minutes of speedy/fun trail, unless you're dying for some jumps. At the end of the flow track is another jump park.
* Review edited 1/23/2012
reviewed by wheelieboy on March 28, 2011
Tom Brown Park is a great place for everyone. Mostly has flowy up and down singletrack, Some rooty sections on Cadillac, A Bmx Track, and an improved DS course (kudzilla) that is a blast to ride. Definitely recommend this park for anyone looking to have a good time. Not too much technical riding for the experts, but still plenty of things to have fun on.
reviewed by connorbug1 on February 2, 2011
Very cool place. some of the best in florida. I had a ball riding here. traveled 2 hours and it was worth it
Similar Trail: San felasco but better!
reviewed by grierk on May 24, 2010
This trail has seen excellent upgrades and rework from Trail Dynamics and lots of local riders helping out. Anyone who hasn't experienced these new features should give it another run.
reviewed by rich67 on March 28, 2010
The multi-use trail has some nice cardio hills, but nothing majorly challenging. The Magnolia section is a blast, and Cadillac is awesome as well. Ride the whole area and it's a good workout. I had no issues with any of the trails; I heard people say it was technical, but it isn't as difficult as Alafia or some of the trails at Santos.
Similar Trail: Alafia, Santos
reviewed by limetownjack on September 7, 2009
There are a lot of miles of single track here and everything is well maintained/marked. If you live in southern Georgia, then Tom Brown is probably your best choice for a weekend outing ($3.80 a gallon?!). This trail system is a blast and there's something here for beginners and experts.
* Review edited 4/10/2011
Similar Trail: Santos
reviewed by rodrodriguez2003 on May 30, 2007
nice trails. a great combo of tight turns, flats, roots, and short up/downs. trailhead is well marked, as well as entire trail.
Similar Trail: hanna park, jax
reviewed by deesnats on October 3, 2006
This trail will challenge anyone. Very packed and tight. There are tons of sections of this trail that flow very nicely. You can find thrills in some drops ladder bridges, ramps and launches. Toward the end of the trail there is a drop off about 4 feet deep into an inclined landing area totally awesome. This trail system will thrill you.
reviewed by ositoking on September 23, 2006
These trails have something for everyone. The Magnolia/K9 loop is pretty flat and great for begginers. The Gun Range loop has a few short steep hills and a twisty section in the woods near Easterwood Drive. The Ravines loop is the toughest and it has some spots where begineers will want to dismount and go around. It has a nice log bridge engineered in the middle if the goat fence is not up. There is the flat, paved Goosepond Trail if that is your style. There is a also a dedicated BMX tracks with jumps.
reviewed by EZ-E on July 18, 2005
Sections of the trail use a continuous hillside and ravine next to some RR tracks. Tight, flat singletrack through small trees, some decent climbs for FL, one part that has drop-ins on three sides of about 10-15ft high and a fairly steep angle make for a fun spot. Trail is fairly well-packed clay/sand mix in most spots. Fun trail...also did a race here - you have the park with restrooms and a big grassy field to chill after your ride.
Similar Trail: Colonel Francis Beatty(Charlotte, NC)
reviewed by mountainbke_bro on December 2, 2004
this trail has always been a great place to race. the start is always a bmx start to g grouling finish. its very enjoyable winter to spring.
Similar Trail: north port (northport florida)
