Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida

The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is a one-way, 11-mile trail that begins at Lust Road in Apopka. The dive entrance gate is open and allows access from 7 am to 3 pm on Fridays, Saturdays,…
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The Laughlin & Interceptor Trail is a side spur of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, a one-way, 11-mile trail that begins at Lust Road in Apopka. The dive entrance gate is open and allows access…
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The Welland & Roach Trail is a side spur of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, a one-way, 11-mile trail that begins at Lust Road in Apopka. The dive entrance gate is open and allows access…
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This route goes between southern Winter Garden and Clermont, passing by several farms and open fields along the way. You can expect to encounter some runners, a few 90-degree turns, and nothing but dirt along…
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Green Swamp Road is located in Lake County, and a short drive from Lakeland, Clermont, and several major theme park areas. This road cuts through ranching areas, farm lands, and active aggregate mining areas. This…
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This is an easy route through the woods on hard-packed dirt, sand, and rocks. You can enter the trail from the west (Route 471) at 28.48129, -82.05373 or from the east (route 565) at 28.45565,…
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The Halfmoon South Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 13, connects Highway 40 at the north end and Highway 42 at the south end in the south part of the ONF. The trail…
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The Thomas Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 49, connects Highway 42 at the south end and South Boundary Trail at the north end in the south part of the Ocala National Forest.…
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Standard service road style trail with the majority of the trail flanked by tall trees, ponds, and additional off-road excursions trails. Several areas are just off the trail, great for camping or staging, and the…
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Riddick Grove Road is located within the Hilochee Wildlife Management Area (WMA), extends into both Polk and Lake Counties. The Hilochee WMA is a 10,000+ acre WMA that is part of the Green Swamp ecosystem…
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This is the Lake Eaton Trail starting from ONF Trail 13 in the south and traveling north to the intersection with ONF 14.6.The trail has intersections with the Tread Lightly Trail as well. The road…
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The South Boundary Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 2, connects SE 150th St and Centennial Trail at the east end and Halfmoon South Trail at the west end in the south part…
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This route is the main East/West road of the Richloam Wildlife Management Area. There are many additional trails to explore along the way, as well as plenty of easily accessible dispersed camping spots. There are…
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The Orange Hammock Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 45, connects Volusia Trail at the north end and South Boundary Trail at the south end in the south part of the Ocala National…
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Tread Lightly! Four Wheel Drive Way is an approximately 81-mile route that travels through the Ocala National Forest. The trail is Florida's only Jeep Badge of Honor trail. In most parts, it's a stock-friendly trail…
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This narrow two-track trail cuts through the heart of Ocala National Forest, allowing you to traverse deep into the wilderness. Once you're off the main road, you will be met with tight, mildly technical sections…
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Lake Road is located within the Hilochee Wildlife Management Area (WMA), extends into both Polk and Lake Counties. The Hilochee WMA is a 10,000+ acre WMA that is part of the Green Swamp ecosystem and…
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The gator hole throughway runs parallel to South Grade Road from the 471 though the management area. It features consistently tight trails, mild sand and minor mud spots. In all, this is a nice ride…
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The Doe Lake Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 14, connects SE 182nd Avenue at the west end and the South Cross Powerline Run at the east end in the south part of…
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South Cross offers 5 miles of soft sand to cruise on underneath powerlines running east-west. Conditions are typically good and the trail is accessible to any vehicle with 4WD and a set of decent all-terrain…
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The Green Bear Hole / Lam Horse Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 17, connects Highway 40 at the north end and South Cross Powerline Run at the south end in the south…
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Ridge Road is located within the Hilochee Wildlife Management Area (WMA), extends into both Polk and Lake Counties. The Hilochee WMA is a 10,000+ acre WMA that is part of the Green Swamp ecosystem and…
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This loop connects North Grade Road and Gator Hole Crossing by crossing over the 471 and circling the interior of the Withlacoochee State Forest. It is fairly easy to navigate and passes an old General…
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Ocala National Forest Road 8 connects Blackwater Creek at the west end and ONF 63 at the east end of the trail in the southeast part of the Ocala National Forest. The road conditions are…
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The Ocala National Forest Road 63 connects Wandering Wiregrass at the north end and ONF 42-16.6 at the south end in the southeast part of the Ocala National Forest. The trail gives you access to…
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The East South Cross Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 14, connects the Tread Lightly Four Wheel Drive Way (Florida's only Jeep Badge of Honor trail) at the west end and Railroad Grade…
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ONF Trail 9-5.2 runs East to West from ONF Trail 45 to ONF 14 and the Tread Lightly Four-Wheel Drive Trail. The trail is loose, primarily sand; you can also expect deep sand in places…
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The Railroad Grade Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 57, connects Highway 19 at the north end and East South Cross Trail at the south end in the south part of the Ocala…
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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…
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ONF Trail 17-2.6 runs West to East from ONF Trail 17 to ONF 13. The trail is loose, primarily sand; you can expect deep sand. The trail is generally only one vehicle wide, with areas…
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