Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Berrydale, Florida

C39 is a narrow, single-lane trail that winds through towering mixed pine forests, offering a scenic and immersive off-road experience. The route provides an engaging ride without being overly technical, making it an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy the natural surroundings at a relaxed ...
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Hales Loop is a single-track bypass of McDaniel Road featuring mostly sand and hard-packed sand terrain. The route includes two shallow, gravel-bottom water crossings and a deeply rutted hill that can become more challenging after wet weather. This scenic connector offers a fun alternative to the ma...
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C44 east of Camp Lowery Road is a well-maintained trail that winds through towering mixed pine forests to a secluded dead-end campsite. The wide, two-vehicle route features a mix of packed sand and dirt, providing an enjoyable drive without any significant technical obstacles. It's an excellent choi...
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Mason West Road is an ideal route for novice off-roaders, nature lovers, or anyone seeking a relaxed drive through scenic terrain. This fairly well-maintained road offers a smooth and approachable experience, making it a great option for a wide range of users. The route features a shallow, gravel-bo...
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Camp Henderson Road offers a scenic and relaxed ride, making it a great option for those looking to enjoy the natural surroundings. Drivers can expect small ruts and loose gravel on steeper grades, so caution should be advised if traveling this route in rainy weather. Overall, the terrain is straigh...
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C55 is a short, non technical connector linking C50 and C52. The trail consists of mostly packed sand, loose sand, and dirt with no significant mud holes or deep ruts under normal conditions. The route typically stays dry, but use caution during and after rain, as conditions can change quickly.
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W27 follows the high ground and serves as a bypass connecting to the Blue Trail W23 and accessible from the Coldwater Horse Trail. This route is periodically maintained, but drivers should still expect sections of deep muddy ruts and occasional mud holes—especially during the spring and summer month...
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Simmons Road connects Three Notch Trail at the east end and Mason West Road at the west end. It is a 6-mile-long road that takes you through the north-west part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails along the Coldwater Creek District. The road conditions are a m...
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Camp Lowery Road is a well-maintained forest service road connecting Sellersville Road to Simmons Road, with mostly flat packed sand and gravel terrain. Expect occasional burn-scar sections that can become slick and muddy after rain. Overall, it’s an easy, scenic drive suitable for most vehicles — f...
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C185 is a single-lane route that winds through tall pine forests with occasional grassy open areas. The trail offers a scenic and relaxed ride, making it a great option for those looking to enjoy the natural surroundings. Drivers can expect small ruts, soft sand in some turns, and a few mud holes—mo...
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The Three Notch Trail connects CR 191 at the north end and Buddy Hardy Road at the south end. It is a 14-mile-long road that takes you through the north-west part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to countless trails along the Coldwater Creek District and a natural spring. Th...
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Forest Road F10 connects FS F12 at the east end and CR-191 at the west end. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, some deep holes that can t...
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Forest Road F 8 connects F 12 at the east end and CR-191 at the west end. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, some deep holes that can tur...
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S 45 is a narrow, single-lane trail that winds through towering mixed pine forests, offering a scenic and immersive off-road experience. The trail consists of packed sand, loose sand, and a sandy bottom water crossing, with no significant mud holes or deep ruts. The route typically stays dry, but us...
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S49 connects the 191 at the south entrance to S45 at the north. This quiet forest route winds through stretches of mixed pine woodland and sandy forest terrain, offering a peaceful drive through one of Florida’s largest state forests. The road is periodically maintained but remains a natural forest ...
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Forest Road F16 connects Lee Hill Road at the east end and CR-191 at the west end. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes...
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Forest Road J 2 is a dead-end road that starts at Red Rock Road. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest. It gives you access to several trails in the area and follows the Mill Creek from the prairie into the forest. The road conditions are a mixture of pa...
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Forest Road F 12 connects FS F14 at the east end and FS F8 and FS F10 at the west end. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, some deep holes...
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The simple dirt and sandy roads in this section of Florida's Blackwater River State Forest are less about 4x4 difficulty and more about just getting away from it all. Towering pine trees line many of the trails along this route. One surprise along the way is a beaver dam right alongside the driving ...
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S9 is a single-lane trail that follows the high ground between Big Juniper Creek and Long Branch, offering a dry and manageable route with no mud holes or creek crossings. Lightly maintained and generally straightforward, the trail has no major obstacles, making it suitable for most high-clearance v...
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Simmons Road connects Three Notch Trail at the east end and Mason West Road at the west end. It is a 6-mile-long road that takes you through the north-west part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails along the Coldwater Creek District. The road conditions are a m...
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The Three Notch Trail connects CR 191 at the north end and Buddy Hardy Road at the south end. It is a 14-mile-long road that takes you through the north-west part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to countless trails along the Coldwater Creek District and a natural spring. Th...
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Forest Road F10 connects FS F12 at the east end and CR-191 at the west end. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, some deep holes that can t...
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Forest Road F 8 connects F 12 at the east end and CR-191 at the west end. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, some deep holes that can tur...
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Simmons Road connects Three Notch Trail at the east end and Mason West Road at the west end. It is a 6-mile-long road that takes you through the north-west part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails along the Coldwater Creek District. The road conditions are a m...
Learn more about Simmons Road

The Three Notch Trail connects CR 191 at the north end and Buddy Hardy Road at the south end. It is a 14-mile-long road that takes you through the north-west part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to countless trails along the Coldwater Creek District and a natural spring. Th...
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Forest Road F10 connects FS F12 at the east end and CR-191 at the west end. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, some deep holes that can t...
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Forest Road F 8 connects F 12 at the east end and CR-191 at the west end. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, some deep holes that can tur...
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