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4.57 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.57
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Sep 30, 2008

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jcv611
April 14, 2017
There are amazing motorcycle roads in Pasco and…
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CatG904
2 McR Points
July 11, 2018
Very nice ride. Twisties were very surprising for…
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Written Directions


Note: The above map is only a close representation of this route. This particular route is very detailed and so it has been broken up into two separate maps below.

This route starts in Land O Lakes, FL at SR 54 & Collier Pkwy. It winds thru the county of north Tampa almost up to Brooksville, east to Trilby, south to Dade City & Zephyrhills and back west to Land O Lakes. Note: The directions for this route are extensive and Gary has created a Google map with labeled turning points. Just click on the Google map above and see each of the turning points and read their associated directions.
Detailed Map - Part 1 (starts at The Breakfast Nook in Lutz, FL)
View North Tampa Circuit (part 1) in a larger map
Detailed Map - Part 2 (starts at Lake Ioala Rd & St Joe Rd in Dade City, FL)
View North Tampa Circuit (part 2) in a larger map

Scenery

On this route you will be taken out into the open country of north Tampa. After just a short distance, you will hardly realize that you are still in Florida. The scenery on this route includes many horse & cattle ranches as well as orange groves. If you take this route in the springtime (March) when the orange blossoms are blooming, you will definitely smell the sweet aroma of oranges wafting from the groves. Florida is not really known for being hilly, but there are a few places along this route that will surprise you with panoramic views of the countryside.

Drive Enjoyment

Most of the roads on this route are good, however there are a couple of roads in the middle that are narrow and are a little bumpy and may have sand or pebbles in the corners, so just slow down & enjoy the scenery.

Tourism Opportunities

There aren't too many amenities after you get into the ride simply because you're out in the middle of the county. but later in the ride you will be going thru Dade City & Zephyrhills where there are plenty of restaurants, shops & things to do if you wish.

This particular route is not a destination ride from point A to point B, but more of a combination ride with some twisties & sweepers in some places, as well as nice relaxing straight cruising roads towards the end. If you start off with a full tank, you can make the circuit without having to fill up, unless you ride hard thru the 1st half of the ride . . . then you might have to top off somewhere along the way before the end. The best time to take this route is in the early morning. You won't find much traffic out in the country, but when you get near the cities, it will slow you down some.









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Moto1234
June 24, 2017
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Alot of good scenery on this trail, however, the route seems to circle upon itself. If you have the time, I'd suggest combining this with the Green Swamp tour. Instead of heading North on 301 out of Zephyrhills, pick up 54 East towards 98. Then pick up Old Dade City Road to Rockridge Road. Continue on Green Pond Road towards 33. Once on 33, head North to Lake Erie Road and head West. Then pick up South Bay Lake Road northbound into Mascotte. Once there, turn West onto 50 and pick up Tuscanooga Road, then C469 into Center Hill. Follow their "main drag" and pick up C478 and head South and proceed towards Webster. The head South out of Webster to pick C478A and follow it until it runs back into 50. Then you can pick back up the rest of the Tampa North Circuit.
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Guest
April 17, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Sport
great ride and easy directions
it did take us 5 hrs to complete
will ride again but in sections
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Guest
January 9, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Recently completed the southern half of this ride. It goes through some nice rural areas and it well worth worth your time. Thanks Gary.
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