Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near DeLand Southwest, Florida

The Deep Woods Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 42-27.6, connects Sweet Springs at the north end and CR 42 at the south end in the southeast part of the Ocala National Forest. The trail gives you access to the Deep Woods Ranch. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose s...
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Dukes Island Road offers an easy, relaxing drive through the heart of Florida's Tiger Bay State Forest, making it perfect for beginners, scenic cruisers, and those seeking access to quiet recreational spots. Spanning approximately 3 miles, this flat, dead-end route begins off International Speedway ...
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Dark Entry Road in Tiger Bay Wildlife Management Area is a sandy, sometimes rutted trail that winds through a mix of pine flatwoods, cypress swamps, and low-lying wetlands. It’s less traveled than the main routes, giving it a quieter, more secluded atmosphere. The road’s name comes to life in places...
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Woody Road Loop in Tiger Bay Wildlife Management Area is a scenic, sandy trail that winds through pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, and stretches of cypress wetlands. Along the loop, you’ll find two small ponds with picnic areas perfect for a mid-ride break, as well as a fishing dock for those wanting t...
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Gopher Ridge Road is one of the more scenic routes through Tiger Bay Wildlife Management Area. It begins with a short stretch of old brick road before turning into a sandy, sometimes soft trail that winds through pine flatwoods, swamps, and dense forest. This road isn’t heavily maintained, so condit...
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Marsh Road takes you from north to south through the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in the southern part of Lake George State Forest and starts at Bluffton Road. This trail takes you to a hiking trail to Spring Garden Creek. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes ...
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Jim‘s Road connects Green‘s Road and Marsh Road in the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in the southern part of Lake George State Forest. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can turn into 2-foot deep mud holes after rainy days. Some sections might require 4W...
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The Sweet Springs Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 77, connects NFS 540 at the east end and Spring Creek Trail at the west end in the southeast of the Ocala National Forest. The trail takes you along the Alexander Springs Wilderness Area and gives you access to Hickory Landing, a prim...
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Green‘s Road takes you from north to south through the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in the southern part of Lake George State Forest and starts at Bluffton Road. This trail takes you into the Deep Creek area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can turn ...
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Quarters Road takes you from north to south through the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in the southern part of Lake George State Forest and starts at Bluffton Road. This trail takes you to several trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can...
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Price Road takes you from west to east through the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in the southern part of Lake George State Forest and starts at Quarters Road. This trail takes you to several hiking trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that c...
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The Glenn Brench Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 42-21.0, connects CF 42 at the south end and Spring Creek Trail at the north end in the southeast of the Ocala National Forest. The trail gives you access to the Wandering Wiregrass trails. The road conditions are a mixture of packed s...
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Fawn Road takes you from west to east through the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in the southern part of Lake George State Forest and starts at Quarters Road. This trail takes you to the staging area at the Fawn Road Entrance. This entrance is only open for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. The road co...
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Bear Island Road in Tiger Bay Wildlife Management Area is a quiet, sandy route that travels through a mix of pine flatwoods, cypress swamps, and open wetlands. It’s less traveled than some of the main roads, offering a more secluded ride for those looking to escape into nature. The road passes near ...
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Telephone Trail South, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 69, takes you from CR 42 at the south end to CR 445 at the north end of the trail in the southeast part of the Ocala National Forest. The trail gives you access to the Alexander Springs Creek. The road conditions are a mixture of packed...
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Dexter Point Road takes you from north to south through the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in the southern part of Lake George State Forest and starts at Bluffton Road. This trail takes you to a hiking trail to Lake Dexter. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes t...
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Mary Farms Road takes you from north to south through the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in the southern part of Lake George State Forest and starts at Bluffton Road. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can turn into 2-foot deep mud holes after rainy days....
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Bluffton Road takes you from west to east through the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in the southern part of Lake George State Forest and starts at Bluffton Road. This trail takes you to Jenkins Pond and several trails in the area. Jenkins Pond offers fishing, a picnic area, and restrooms. The road conditi...
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Check Station Road takes you from north to south through the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in the southern part of Lake George State Forest and connects State Road 40 and Bluffton Road. This trail is the only entrance to the area. It's a well-maintained road that's always wide enough for two vehicles to p...
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The Spring Creek Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 6, connects CF 42 at the east end and Telephone Trail South at the west end in the southeast part of the Ocala National Forest. The trail gives you access to Alexander Springs Creek. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, lo...
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The Deep Woods Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 42-27.6, connects Sweet Springs at the north end and CR 42 at the south end in the southeast part of the Ocala National Forest. The trail gives you access to the Deep Woods Ranch. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose s...
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Marsh Road takes you from north to south through the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in the southern part of Lake George State Forest and starts at Bluffton Road. This trail takes you to a hiking trail to Spring Garden Creek. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes ...
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Jim‘s Road connects Green‘s Road and Marsh Road in the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in the southern part of Lake George State Forest. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can turn into 2-foot deep mud holes after rainy days. Some sections might require 4W...
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The Sweet Springs Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 77, connects NFS 540 at the east end and Spring Creek Trail at the west end in the southeast of the Ocala National Forest. The trail takes you along the Alexander Springs Wilderness Area and gives you access to Hickory Landing, a prim...
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The Deep Woods Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 42-27.6, connects Sweet Springs at the north end and CR 42 at the south end in the southeast part of the Ocala National Forest. The trail gives you access to the Deep Woods Ranch. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose s...
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Marsh Road takes you from north to south through the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in the southern part of Lake George State Forest and starts at Bluffton Road. This trail takes you to a hiking trail to Spring Garden Creek. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes ...
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Jim‘s Road connects Green‘s Road and Marsh Road in the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract in the southern part of Lake George State Forest. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can turn into 2-foot deep mud holes after rainy days. Some sections might require 4W...
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The Sweet Springs Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 77, connects NFS 540 at the east end and Spring Creek Trail at the west end in the southeast of the Ocala National Forest. The trail takes you along the Alexander Springs Wilderness Area and gives you access to Hickory Landing, a prim...
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