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Avg Rating: 21 trail reviews
Difficulty: Intermediate bike trail - Intermediate
Length: 5 miles Global Rank: #598
Tread: Singletrack Configuration: Network
Ridden: 89 Wishlist: 35
5 trail check-ins Climb // Descend
+2,100 // -1,300 feet
Average Speed: 6.6 mph Average Time: 1hr 48min
 
 
 
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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 by Guest on December 31, 2002
Mountain Bike Trails in the Tom Brown / Lafayette Heritage Park Trail System
 

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cyclingpops on December 1, 2012
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Review: Great trail system no doubt. Has a lil of everything it from beginner to frame breaking jumps. Hats off to Tally for having a great trail system at Tom Brown and for the work that continues on it.

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Peresite70 on August 19, 2012
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Review: Had a super sick fun time on everything that I rode on here, from Wally World, the Cadillac, to the pump track!!! Videos and pictures do not do this place any justice... Tom Brown has great flow and is super fun... So if your planning to make a trip here you won't be disappointed!!

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RCQuinn1972 on July 29, 2012
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Review: The BEST ride in North Florida, period point blank. They've added numerous new bridges, planks, and wooden berms that are 10 feet high! This track FLOWS better than Alice at Mel's diner. If you've not enjoyed Tom Brown, you're missing out.

Similar Trail: Santos Trailhead in Ocala, FL

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suppo165 on July 13, 2012
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Review: Lots of fun- definitely an "intermediate" trail with a few technical challenges...including one drop-in on a downhill, and one steep technical descent. I'll be back!

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jlapencer on May 14, 2012
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Review: Not very technically challenging, good for a good cardio workout.

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YetiConquest on April 12, 2012
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Review: 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.

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cndtsl2 on March 26, 2012
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Review: 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!

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delphinide on February 27, 2012
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Review: 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.

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colpotatos on January 23, 2012
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Review: 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

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wheelieboy on March 28, 2011
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Review: 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.

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connorbug1 on February 2, 2011
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Review: 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!

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grierk on May 24, 2010
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Review: 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.

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rich67 on March 28, 2010
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Review: 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

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limetownjack on September 7, 2009
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Review: 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

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rodrodriguez2003 on May 30, 2007
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Review: 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

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deesnats on October 3, 2006
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Review: 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.

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ositoking on September 23, 2006
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Review: 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.

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EZ-E on July 18, 2005
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Review: 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)

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mountainbke_bro on December 2, 2004
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Review: 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)

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Guest on June 30, 2003
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Review: Good trail with some good jumps and drop-offs (7ft). There aare some sectons with trees inches from each side of the trail and you can see the marks where people have hit them. The trail is easy to navigate just follow the blue blazes. Even if you don't it all leads back to the entrance anyway

Similar Trail: Cadillac, Fern, RedBug, Munson hills, St.Marks Refuge

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Guest on December 31, 1969
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Review: The trail is now open however its still being worked on.The trail is so much fun, lots of fun decents and climbs,and tight turns For more infomation contact (Higher Ground bike co.)at (850)942-bike the shop is located on 1319 east tennessee street

Similar Trail: Redbug,furn,and munson

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