A serene wooded path winding through lush greenery, featuring a weathered wooden bench partially obscured by leaves. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting gentle light on the trail, inviting visitors to pause and enjoy the natural surroundings. Chacala Trail mountain bike trail.
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Level: Beginner
Length: 6 mi (9.7 km)
Surface: Doubletrack
Configuration: Loop
Elevation: +45/ -47 ft
Total: 10 riders
 

Mountain Biking Chacala Trail

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#175 of 289 mountain bike trails in Florida
#5,832 in the world

This is a mostly level trail that goes through Paynes Prairie. It is doubletrack that offers beautiful scenery and a good cardio workout. Although it is level there are long stretches of sugar sand that really give your lungs a workout.

First added by IdahoLife on Mar 16, 2011. Last updated Apr 28, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: unknown
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
The trailhead is located in Paynes Prairie State Park. It is located just north of Micanopy on HWY 441. If you are coming from I-75 take exit 374 and head east. Drive about two miles and you will come to HWY 441. Take a left and Paynes Prairie is on the left about a mile down the road.


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Dry (Jun 9, 2020)
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Chacala Trail#2-Paynes Prairie
 
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  • Sporgo
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    Its a fairly basic trail which has a decent amount of foot traffic on the weekends so be careful flying around corners. There are some sections of sugar sand and some trees down.

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  • Sabercat
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    One of my first trails on my new bike! It had been 2 days since last rain. Trail was mostly dry, some moisture in leaf litter and a couple of muddy ruts, but nothing a beginner couldn't handle. Pleased.

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  • IdahoLife   ✓ supporter
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    this is a nice little trail to get out and connect with nature. Not much of a technical challenge as it is all doubletrack. Look out for wild animals and enjoy the peace and quiet. Also watch out for sugar sand

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