Balm Boyette Trails
Experience Florida's most technical singletrack with challenging terrain and expert-level features
About Balm Boyette
Balm Boyette Scrub Nature Preserve offers some of Florida's most challenging mountain biking experiences. Located on former phosphate mining land, the preserve features unique topography with steep climbs, technical descents, and expert-level features.
The trail system spans over 25 miles of diverse singletrack, with the majority of trails catering to advanced and expert riders. The preserve's varied terrain includes challenging rock gardens, steep drops, and technical features that make it a destination for skilled mountain bikers.
While primarily known for its expert-level riding, Balm Boyette also offers some intermediate trails for progressing riders. The unique landscape, created by historical phosphate mining, provides an exceptional riding environment unlike anywhere else in Florida.
Technical Rock Gardens
Challenging rock garden sections that test bike handling skills and provide expert-level technical riding opportunities.
Steep Climbs & Descents
Intense elevation changes with steep climbs and technical descents, rare for Florida terrain.
Mining Pit Features
Unique trails utilizing old phosphate mining pits with steep drops and technical features.
Expert Singletrack
Narrow, technical singletrack with tight corners, root sections, and challenging obstacles.
Advanced Features
Purpose-built features including drops, jumps, and technical obstacles for experienced riders.
Scenic Overlooks
Beautiful viewpoints offering panoramic views of the preserve and surrounding landscape.
Trail Map
Photo Gallery
Trail Maintenance & Community
The SWAMP Mountain Bike Club actively maintains these challenging trails, ensuring they remain safe while preserving their technical nature. Regular trail work days help maintain and improve the trail system.
Trail Difficulty Breakdown
- East Meadow (0.86)
- Inception (0.7)
- Northeast (2.0)
- Northwest (1.0)
- Pandemonium 1 (0.32)
- Randys Trail (0.22)
- Sasquatch (0.95)
- Southeast (1.0)
- Southwest (0.63)
- Vista Ridge (0.15)
- Woods Trail (1.0)
- Canyon (0.37)
- Chaos (0.07)
- Gator Pit (0.27)
- Golf Cart (1.0)
- Lower West Meadow (0.20)
- Nemesis (0.27)
- Pandemonium 2 (0.19)
- Serpentine (0.20)
- Sidewinder (0.27)
- Spiderberm (0.19)
- Swamp Thing (0.24)
- The Spur (0.85)
- Upper Loch Ness (1.0)
- Upper West Meadow (0.50)
- Expert Ridge (0.17)
- Mining Pit Trail (0.27)
- Advanced Loop (0.24)
- Technical Descent (1.5)
- Intermediate Ridge (2.2)
- Expert Challenge (3.2)
- Ridgeline (2.0)
- Laurens Overlook (0.03)
- Pandemonium 3 (0.16)
- OMG (0.07)
- Max G (0.05)
- Plunge (0.06)
- Garrys Loop (0.23)
- South Abyss (0.57)
- North Abyss (0.74)
- Baby Nessie (0.7)
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