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Mala Compra MTB Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · Running trail in Palm Coast, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mala Compra MTB Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park with bike trails for different skill levels, as well as opportunities for disc golf.
What runners say about Mala Compra MTB Trail
“Trails are maintained great, technical features are suited to all levels of riders.”
So I am a fairly fit 54 and my wife the same at 62. We like to adventure so we heard about Mala Compra and it sounded fun! The parking lot is next to the beach and you need to bike a bit to the front to start, giving you a good warm up. Single lane trail, well maintained. Even after the rain it wasn’t muddy at all.
My favorite trail in North Florida..there is something to do for all skill levels. Cloud nine is one of the most challenging trails around, I feel like a better mtber everytime I visit this place.
A family friendly trail in the general section. Cloud 9 in the back is awesome for advanced riders and those aspiring to improve. There is a lot of rock in places and you might want to bring protective pads to be safe. Park across the street at the BBQ joint and cross the road to get to the trail entrance.
Hidden gem!!! Trails are maintained great, technical features are suited to all levels of riders. Won’t get you frustrated, but still enough to get your heart racing a little. Not to mention the BBQ place across the street at Bings Landing is a great lunch spot.
Trail conditions & character
“You can choose to bypass the cloud nine section altogether and the rest of the single track is intermediate blue with a mix of roots and wooden features.”
“Moderate level trail with some great man made and natural technical skill challenges.”
“Old animal land created some amazing hills and steep areas.”
“The parking lot is next to the beach and you need to bike a bit to the front to start, giving you a good warm up.”
Plan your run at Mala Compra MTB Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitefastrsorba.com
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
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