\*\*\* Please note this ride is OFF ROAD...mountain and gravel bike is recommended

Let's explore this trail. Malissa, it is very familiar with this route, and I can't wait to do it.
A day in the woods for mountain bikers, the Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail is a 22-mile loop through the southeastern corner of the Ocala National Forest. With trailheads at [Alexander Springs](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/florida/recreation/recarea/?recid=83546) and [Clearwater Lake](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/florida/recreation/recarea/?recid=83548), it's a roller-coaster ride through rolling sandhills topped with stately longleaf pines. The bicycle trail is the Ocala National Forest's only major destination for mountain bikers.

* The trail is typical for Florida scrub and sandhill environments, with stretches of deep soft sand in places, which may make going difficult.
* Marked with yellow diamonds, it intermittently intersects the hiking-only orange-blazed Florida National Scenic Trail.
* Blue-blazed connector trails connect the loop with both the Alexander Springs and Clearwater Lake trailheads.
* Trail has two interconnected loops - the Alexander Loop (11 miles) and the Clearwater Loop (11 miles).

We will take a break and even refresh ourselves at Alexander Springs. There is a fee to go in the park ($11) and there is a concession stand.
Bring plenty of water or even Camelback, plenty of snacks, accessories in case of a flat.
Feel free to contact me at 321-356-8484 for any questions.
After the ride, we'll relax and find a place to eat/socialize.

REMEMBER...helmets are always required with Half Fast Meetups! By signing up for or attending ANY Half Fast ride, you agree to wear a bike helmet. Common courtesy to fellow riders and other folks on the trails is appreciated.

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Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail - OFF ROAD CYCLING (MTB/GRAVEL) 23 miles RT approx

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Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail - OFF ROAD CYCLING (MTB/GRAVEL) 23 miles RT approx

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