Duette Loop is a great long gravel ride. The dirt roads can get you 20 plus miles of great smooth riding. There are only a couple days where riding is not possible due to hunters doing their thang harvesting souls, but otherwise, you can get in there and see lots of beautiful scenery and peddle your heart out. The links below will take you to a couple different pages, and my personal 25 mile ride is also included. For my ride, you will have to exit the park, then ride on the road for about a mile, then re-enter the park, so gate hopping may happen twice if they are locked. Pictures of this ride are below the link.
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Primitive tent camping at Duette Preserve is available Friday and Saturday nights during non-hunt weekends. The campsite features a large open grass area with bathroom on site. No running water or power available on site.
CAMPING FEES & REGISTRATION
Camping fees: $20 a night per site (up to six people per site) + 7% sales tax + 5% Tourist tax = $22.40/night. Cash or check only. No credit cards.
Camping registration: You must come to the Duette Preserve Check Station on that Saturday between the times of 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to pay for your camping.
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Duette Preserve - Manatee County (mymanatee.org)
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Duette_General_Brochure_2018.pdf (mymanatee.org)
Duette Preserve Loop Mountain Bike Trail, Wauchula, Florida (mtbproject.com)
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