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        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        38
        Trails Mountain Bike
        26
        Trails E-Bike
        6
        Trails Gravel Bike
        4
        Trails Horse
        8
        Trails Hike
        40
        Trails Trail Running
        40
        Total Distance
        25 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        4 miles
        Total Descent
        195 ft
        Total Vertical
        29 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        32 ft
        Reports
        1,057
        Photos
        181
        Ridden Counter
        6,163
        Sub Regions

        Popular Alva Mountain Biking Trails

        60 3.5 3,028 ft 10 ft 478
        Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 4.5 1 mile 14 ft 477
        Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 2.7 1 mile 11 ft 477
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
        75 4.2 2 miles 11 ft 449
        Highly rated popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
        70 4.0 1 mile 8 ft 444
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 3.6 1,302 ft 5 ft 405
        Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
        95 5.0 2 miles 62 ft 389
        Popular black diamond difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
        40 0.0 1,047 ft 9 ft 162
        Moderately popular black diamond difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 0 rides
        Past Week
        • 3 rides

        Alva Mountain Bike Routes

        5.0 10 miles 84 ft 12 Point to Point Race
        Caloosa Crank Fest brings a true time-trial mountain bike race to Caloosahatchee Regional Park, showcasing...
        6 miles 39 ft 4 Loop Race
        FICL Racing The Ridge 2023 Trails at CRP are composed of fast, flat open areas that are intermixed with...
        24 miles 254 ft 22
        18 miles 195 ft 32
        15 miles 186 ft 6
        12 miles 114 ft 23

        Photos of Alva Mountain Bike

        56 |
        Dec 6, 2025 @ 7:32pm
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        Nov 3, 2025 @ 5:47pm
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        Nov 3, 2025 @ 4:37pm
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        Aug 24, 2025 @ 12:29pm
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        May 31, 2025 @ 7:04pm
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        May 31, 2025 @ 7:04pm
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        Jan 26, 2025 @ 3:37pm
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        Apr 28, 2024 @ 2:11pm
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        Sep 21, 2023 @ 2:58pm
        Sep 21, 2023
        44 |
        Sep 6, 2023 @ 6:48pm
        Sep 6, 2023
        1,499 |
        Nov 13, 2013 @ 9:08pm
        Nov 13, 2013
        | 1 comments
        1,326 |
        Nov 13, 2012 @ 11:27am
        Nov 13, 2012
        | 4 comments

        Recent Trail Reports

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        May 29, 2026 @ 4:03pm
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        Recent Comments

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        BeckyJDixontrailCalcutta Ridge (East)Love the new tables! Fun!😎
        Feb 6, 2026 @ 1:24pm
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        tylertulreportAtomic DogAny word on if the powerline has been removed?
        Nov 19, 2025 @ 1:16am
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        bco2reportAtomic DogPSE has been notified
        Nov 10, 2025 @ 3:47pm
        Nov 10, 2025
        WMBCTrailsreportAtomic DogBig shout to @Sandwiches for the clean up!
        May 22, 2025 @ 10:31am
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        emilyg28reportAtomic DogTHANK YOU SO MUCH for the excellent repair of...
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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike2414 miles144 ft2 miles23 ft
        #2,803#9941831,05226,246
        E-Bike62 miles43 ft2,543 ft16 ft
        #6,749#2,0327501589
        Gravel Bike42 miles20 ft2,723 ft16 ft
        #673#1,190124
        Horse88 miles52 ft1 mile26 ft
        #2,686#1,4901281
        Hike4025 miles194 ft4 miles30 ft
        92748
        Trail Running4025 miles194 ft4 miles30 ft
        #6,628#2,15892723

        Frequently Asked Questions About Alva

        What are the best places to ride in Alva?
        Alva has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Alva?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Alva are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Alva?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Alva are:
        • February (83 activities)
        • December (65 activities)
        • January (53 activities)
        Check the Alva reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Alva?
        There are 4 parking locations listed in Alva. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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