Florida Dirt Bike Trails

Riding the All Year Round Florida Dirt Bike Trails

Dirt bike trail riding is one of the most exciting and fastest growing motorsport of today. It is considered as the most popular type of motorsport. And unlike other types of motorsport which usually depends on the weather condition, dirt bike trail riding is usually done all year round. There are various dirt bike trails in the United States. In most States in the U. S., dirt bike riding is temporarily halted during winter season (although some take up skiing and snowmobiling, some say that there is nothing like dirt bike trail riding). However, there are some dirt bike trails in the United States that are frequented during the said season. One of the most prominent of them is the Florida dirt bike trails.

One of the most popular Florida dirt bike trails is the “Florida Croom Motorcycle Area”. The said Florida dirt bike trails are the only “State operated” dirt trail park in Florida. Located roughly forty miles north of Tampa, along the “Withlacoochee State Forest”, it is can be accessed through “I-75” at “exit 301” at “SR50”.

The 2,600 acre of Florida dirt bike trails has numerous features, such as campsites, parking areas and a wide variety of terrain for all categories (e.g. expert, amateur, open, etc). The said Florida dirt bike trails are open to all types of “All Terrain Vehicles” and dirt bikes. However, all of the dirt trail vehicles are obliged to have the required mufflers in accordance to the regulations of the State of Florida. Also, all dirt trail riders must wear their helmets at all times when dirt trail riding. For riders below 16 years of age must be under the direct supervision of an adult rider.

Reservations for the said Florida dirt bike trails is on “first come, first serve” basis, therefore, there is no reservation needed. Each and every one of the 51 camping sites of the Florida dirt bike trails are provided with hookups for water and electricity. Showers and restrooms are also provided but are a little primitive. There is a private camping ground on the exit of the trails for added convenience.

The most remarkable part of the Croom Motorcycle Area is the four square miles of diverse and numerous rugged and cross country dirt bike trails. This is the only dirt bike trail in Florida that is open all year round. Because of the diverse climate of the area, local rangers often change the rules on the area depending on its condition. It is recommended that you must secure a recent brochure in order to have the latest information.