Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Hernando, Florida

Trail 14 East

Easy to medium trail with lots of opportunities to play in soft sand. There are multiple trails that also intertwine with state park trail roads, so be sure to read posted signs on trees before…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Sand Ridge Road

Sand Ridge Road is one of the main trails through the Northern portion of Goethe State Forest and runs parallel to Cow Creek Road, a developed road in the state forest. Multiple short trails run…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area Trail

Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area Trail is a 4 mile trail through the Northwest portion of Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area. The trail is predominantly made of packed sand with a few small sections of loose sand.…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Withlacoochee Grades

Standard service road style trail with the majority of the trail flanked by tall trees, ponds, and additional off-road excursions trails. There are several areas just off the trail great for camping or staging, and…
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Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi

FR 46/Pats Island Rd

Forest Road 46, or Pats Island Road, is located in Ocala National Forest and is the access point for the Pats Island Trailhead. The trail starts in the east on SR-19. The first 5.6 miles…
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Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

North Cross

North Cross is a well-maintained gravel road providing access through Ocala National Forest. It connects to many forest roads, OHV trails and Lake Delancy. Both Delancy East and West Campgrounds were closed down and barricaded…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Sandy Pipe