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Sanford Trails

Governor's Creek
San Lee Park




Tobacco barn at Gov CreekLittle rocks at the CreekGovernor's Creek
Description: A great, reasonably fast trail with few big hills. Great areas that really flow and a nice little rock garden section to keep you honest.
Location: Sanford
Miles: 6 miles
Skill Level: Intermediate
Directions: Go South on US1, take a right at traffic light onto Center Church Road. Go several miles to the end, then take a left and first right onto Stanton Hill. Then take the first right onto Underwood and stay right when the road "Y"s. Follow signs around to the right to parking area of Gov's Creek. Night riding is allowed here.

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San Lee Park
Description: A couple laps here and you've had a good ride. Several creek crossings and a couple big hills. A few rooty spots that will test your skills but for the most part a reasonably fast XC trail.
Location: Sanford
Miles: 6 miles
Skill Level: Intermediate
Directions: Take 421 South into Sanford. Turn Left at Carthage St. Carthage becomes Charlotte Avenue going East. Keep going driving and veer right onto San Lee Drive (Charlotte dead ends). Take a Right on to Pumping Station Road. (Sign for San Lee Park). Turn Right into San Lee Park. Go to the top of the hill to park. The ride starts up the gravel road from this parking area. Night riding is not allowed here except for organized group rides.

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