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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/08/2018
Look for the first dirt road to the right after descending from the Upper Levee Road into the Spillway basin area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/08/2018
An informational sign marks the entrance to the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/08/2018
The trail follows a mostly-flat course through medium-dense vegetation and swamp area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/08/2018
Plank bridges offer alternatives to the numerous bogs and puddles along the low-lying course.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/08/2018
A plank bridge bypassing the saturated main trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/08/2018
Palmetto forest along the northern portion of the trail marks a drier area of the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/08/2018
A plank bridge crosses a wet area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/08/2018
A berm makes a wide turn at the bottom of a series of drops.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/08/2018
A plank berm is one of many obstacles and improvements made to the Spillway Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/08/2018
An armadillo is a pretty common sighting along the trail in the hour or so just before dusk.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/08/2018
Hazards tend to be painted in bright colors, however not all are marked, so riders should be aware.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
02/08/2018
The trail parallels the Spillway waterway, which frequently sees boat traffic from fishers.

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