Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Panacea, Florida

The Purify Bay Road takes you through the western part of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and gives you access to the Purify Creek Park that offers several paddling trails. The road conditions are…
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The Bostic Pelt-Lawhorn Mill Trail, also known as Apalachicola National Forest Road 356, connects US 319 at the south end and Lawhorn Mill Road at the north end. It takes you through the eastern part…
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The Ashmore Trail, also known as Apalachicola National Forest Road 321, connects US 319 at the south end and US 319 at the north end. It takes you through the eastern part of the Apalachicola…
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Silver Lake Road takes you through the St. James Island Unit southeast of Tate's Hell State Forest. The road ends on the west side of the Bald Point State Park. The road conditions are a…
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McIntyre Road takes you through the Crooked River Tract southwest of Tate's Hell State Forest. The trail connects Crooked River Road on the west and US-319 on the east. The road conditions are a mixture…
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Camp Loop Road takes you from Jeff Sanders Road to Loop Road Camp 28 in the Womack Creek Tract of Tate's Hell State Forest. Site 28 is a primitive campsite with access to Crooked River.…
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Jeff Sanders Road takes you from SR 67 through the east part of Tate's Hell State Forest to the Womack Creek boat ramp and Campsites 29-40. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand,…
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The Wakulla Beach Road takes you through the western part of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and gives you access to the Wakulla Beach, part of the Goose Creek Bay. The road conditions are…
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Cow House Bay is a long, sandy trail that offers a classic Florida forest experience with a mix of bumpy terrain and smooth cruising. The route features several side trails branching off, making it ideal…
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Nick's Camp Road takes you from Jeff Sanders Road to Nick's Road Landing Campsite 27 in the Womack Creek Tract of Tate's Hell State Forest. Site 27 is a primitive campsite with access to Womack…
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Powerline Trail offers a unique route through the forest, following utility corridors with open views and wide sandy stretches. During the time of mapping, there was ongoing construction on the latter half of the trail…
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Rock Landing Road takes you through the east and west parts of Tate's Hell State Forest. You will find the Rock Landing Recreation Area on the east end with a boat ramp to access Crooked…
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Forest Highway 13 is a well-traveled, wide forest service road that serves as a primary route through the heart of the forest. With a generally smooth and sandy surface, it offers easy access for most…
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Ranger Trail is a fairly straightforward and enjoyable forest track, ideal for a casual ride with just enough variety to keep things interesting. The trail features a few small bridges and a mostly sandy base,…
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This classic sandy two-track runs through Tate's Hell State Forest and offers a smooth, laid-back ride perfect for exploring the surrounding pine flatwoods and wetlands. While mostly easygoing, conditions can change after rain, with a…
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This classic sandy two-track runs through Tate's Hell State Forest and offers a smooth, laid-back ride perfect for exploring the surrounding pine flat woods and wetlands. While mostly easygoing, conditions can change after rain, with…
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This sandy and bumpy trail offers plenty of opportunities for exploration, with tons of spur roads branching off into the forest. Along the way, you'll cross a few bridges, adding to the scenic variety of…
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This trail transforms when dry, feeling like an entirely different experience--almost three times as fast and fun. Winding deep into the heart of the forest, it gives off a unique mix of Baja, California, and…
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Crooked River Road takes you through the River Tract southeast of Tate's Hell State Forest. You will find two primitive Campsites (#44 and #45) with access to Crooked River for kayaks. The road conditions are…
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County Line Road takes you through the west part of Tate's Hell State Forest. You will find the County Line OHV Campground close to SR 67. The campground offers three primitive campsites, restrooms, and a…
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Boundary Rd takes you through the west part of Tate's Hell State Forest. The trail starts at SR 67 and ends at Boundary Road Camp 18 at the New River, a primitive campsite with access…
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Pine Log Road takes you from north to south through the east part of Tate's Hell State Forest. You will find the Pine Branch OHV Trailhead and staging area on the trail's south end and…
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Maige Trail is a versatile and scenic forest route that offers a little bit of everything. When dry, the trail is mostly sandy and provides an easy, enjoyable drive suitable for a wide range of…
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This short, well-maintained forest road leads directly to the peaceful Hitchcock Lake Campground. It's an easy drive suitable for most vehicles, with minimal ruts or washouts. The campground itself is tucked into a scenic, wooded…
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Warren Bluff Road takes you along the west side of the New River and Crooked River and gives you access to several primitive campsites (#46-48). Warren Bluff Road connects Burnt Bridge Road with Gully Branch…
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This trail is mostly smooth and sandy, making for a leisurely ride under dry conditions. However, after heavy rains, expect some deep water crossings that can become quite challenging. A few muddy sections add to…
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This long, rough trail is currently lined with road panels from end to end, making for a loud, bumpy, and uncomfortable ride. The panels are in place to stabilize the deep mud underneath, but they…
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East Double Bridge Road takes you through the west part of Tate's Hell State Forest. The trail connects Warren Bluff Road with East River Road South. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand,…
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Trail Southeast - FS 15 is located in the Apalachicola National Forest. This bi-directional trail features a soft, sandy single-track path that runs beneath a canopy of trees. The southern part of the trail has…
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Burnt Bridge Road runs south to north through the Pickett's Bay Tract in the west part of Tate's Hell State Forest. It connects River Road in the south with Boundary Road in the north. The…
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