Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Pinewood, Florida

North Miami Trail Connect runs along a canal corridor and leads to a public boat ramp. The surface is primarily dirt and sand and can become muddy in low-lying sections, especially after rain. Conditions vary depending on recent weather. The route follows the waterway closely and provides access to ...
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South Miami Canal Connect just north of the Everglades Wildlife Management Area, which runs along a canal with a hardpack dirt and sand surface mixed with scattered rocks. Grass lines the lower sections near the water, and the opposite side includes open access commonly used by ATVs, SxS, and buggie...
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The East Miami Canal runs east of the main canal corridor and leads directly to a public boat ramp. The surface consists primarily of hardpack dirt and sand with scattered rocks, and multiple narrow one-lane roads branch off to connect different sections of the area. These side roads create a networ...
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The Rotenberger Perimeter Trail offers a scenic and rugged outline around the conservation area, defined by a narrow track that frequently develops heavy washboards and requires a steady pace. This trail is a premier destination for wildlife viewing and fishing, featuring a dedicated overlook statio...
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The West Upper Miami Canal Connect runs west of the main canal corridor, a surface of hardpack dirt, sand, and scattered rocks. While the main path is generally firm in dry weather, it transitions into a network of multiple narrow, one-lane roads that require careful navigation due to very limited p...
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Gemini said The Lower West Miami Canal Connect runs east of the main canal corridor, providing a direct route to a public boat ramp across a surface of hardpack dirt, sand, and scattered rocks. While the main path is generally firm in dry weather, it transitions into a network of multiple narrow, ...
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The West Upper Extension Miami Canal Connect runs east of the main canal corridor, a surface of hardpack dirt, sand, and scattered rocks. While the main path is generally firm in dry weather, it transitions into a network of multiple narrow, one-lane roads that require careful navigation due to very...
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Loop Road, also known as County Road 94, is the most beautiful dirt road you can drive in the area without pulling a permit. The trail starts and ends at US 41 in the southern part of the Big Cypress National Preserve. The Loop Road takes you through open prairies, stands of Bald Cypress, and Slash ...
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The Turner River Road, also known as County Road 839, starts at US 41 at the south end next to the H.P. Williams Wildlife Viewing Area and ends at Bear Island Trail and Campground in the north part of the Big Cypress National Preserve. The Turner River Road Scenic Drive takes you through open prairi...
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The Wagon Wheel Road, also known as County Road 837, connects Turner River Road at the east end and County Road 29 at the west end in the north part of the Big Cypress National Preserve. The Wagon Wheel Road takes you through open prairies, stands of Bald Cypress, and Slash Pine. The canal next to t...
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Made up of gravel, this trail is used mainly to connect the South Grade Trail and the Stumper's Grade Trail. With the M-O Canal running parallel to the trail, you know right when you're on it! This trail gives beautiful views of sunrises and sunsets with a beautiful Florida Wilderness landscape. Thi...
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This trail is open year-round to those who have purchased an Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) permit from the NPS. The ORV permit requires passing a quiz testing knowledge of treading lightly and off-road etiquette and passing an ORV inspection. Rangers will look for 4WD capability, tire width and size, and a...
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The Birdon Road, also known as County Road 841, starts at US 41 at the south end and ends at Wagon Wheel Road in the north part of the Big Cypress National Preserve. The Birdon Road gives you access to the SWAMP Education Center and takes you through open prairies, stands of Bald Cypress, and Slash ...
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Stumpers Grade Trail is a gravel trail starting at the south entrance of J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area and ending at the Indian Trail. This trail has several designated hunting trails and campsites, including hunting trails 7, 9, 10, and 11, as well as Campsite P. A section of the Florida Tr...
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This trail is located within the National Park Services Big Cypress National Preserve. A special off-road vehicle (ORV) permit and vehicle inspection are required before accessing this trail. Vehicles must be equipped with working 4 wheel drive and pass the required inspection before being allowed t...
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The Bear Island Road starts at Turner River Road at the north end of the Scenic Drive and takes you to the primitive Campground in the north part of the Big Cypress National Preserve. The Campground has more than 30 sites and a few composting toilets. The only three trails that require a $100 permit...
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The South Grade Trail connects the North Grade Trail and the Indian Trail Road, with the Tomate Field Grade Trail intersecting it in the middle. This route has several designated hunting trails and campsites, including sites J, K, L, M, and N, and trails 3, 6, 8, and 9. The Florida Trail also inters...
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This trail is open year-round to those who have purchased an Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) permit from the NPS. The ORV permit requires passing a quiz testing knowledge of treading lightly and off-road etiquette and passing an ORV inspection. Rangers will look for 4WD capability, tire width and size, and a...
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This trail is located within the National Park Services Big Cypress National Preserve. A special off-road vehicle (ORV) permit and vehicle inspection are required before accessing this trail. Vehicles must be equipped with working 4-wheel drive and pass the required inspection before being allowed t...
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This trail is located within the Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The trail features a gate at the northern trailhead that must be manually opened and closed. There may be cattle actively on the road, so exercise care to ensure cattle remain behind gates and the gates are securely...
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North Miami Trail Connect runs along a canal corridor and leads to a public boat ramp. The surface is primarily dirt and sand and can become muddy in low-lying sections, especially after rain. Conditions vary depending on recent weather. The route follows the waterway closely and provides access to ...
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South Miami Canal Connect just north of the Everglades Wildlife Management Area, which runs along a canal with a hardpack dirt and sand surface mixed with scattered rocks. Grass lines the lower sections near the water, and the opposite side includes open access commonly used by ATVs, SxS, and buggie...
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The East Miami Canal runs east of the main canal corridor and leads directly to a public boat ramp. The surface consists primarily of hardpack dirt and sand with scattered rocks, and multiple narrow one-lane roads branch off to connect different sections of the area. These side roads create a networ...
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The Rotenberger Perimeter Trail offers a scenic and rugged outline around the conservation area, defined by a narrow track that frequently develops heavy washboards and requires a steady pace. This trail is a premier destination for wildlife viewing and fishing, featuring a dedicated overlook statio...
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North Miami Trail Connect runs along a canal corridor and leads to a public boat ramp. The surface is primarily dirt and sand and can become muddy in low-lying sections, especially after rain. Conditions vary depending on recent weather. The route follows the waterway closely and provides access to ...
Learn more about North Miami Canal Connect

South Miami Canal Connect just north of the Everglades Wildlife Management Area, which runs along a canal with a hardpack dirt and sand surface mixed with scattered rocks. Grass lines the lower sections near the water, and the opposite side includes open access commonly used by ATVs, SxS, and buggie...
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The East Miami Canal runs east of the main canal corridor and leads directly to a public boat ramp. The surface consists primarily of hardpack dirt and sand with scattered rocks, and multiple narrow one-lane roads branch off to connect different sections of the area. These side roads create a networ...
Learn more about East Miami Canal

The Rotenberger Perimeter Trail offers a scenic and rugged outline around the conservation area, defined by a narrow track that frequently develops heavy washboards and requires a steady pace. This trail is a premier destination for wildlife viewing and fishing, featuring a dedicated overlook statio...
Learn more about Rotenberger Perimeter Trail