Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Point Baker, Florida

Paul Barnes Road connects Cold Water Horse Trail to the north with Springhill Road to the south. This well-maintained route consists of packed sand and gravel and provides a reliable alternative during wet weather. With no mud holes or water crossings, the route remains manageable when conditions de...
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W56 is a mostly sandy forest trail that connects Paul Barnes Rd and Springhill Road. Deep, sandy, straight stretches and some small ruts may be present when traveling north or south along this stretch of road. The trail is a casual drive for most 4WD vehicles, with no standing water or mud holes.
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Forest Road J 2 is a dead-end road that starts at Red Rock Road. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest. It gives you access to several trails in the area and follows the Mill Creek from the prairie into the forest. The road conditions are a mixture of pa...
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Forest Road F16 connects Lee Hill Road at the east end and CR-191 at the west end. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes...
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Prairie Trail is a short dead-end road that starts at Forest Road J 2. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest. It gives you access to the prairie in the forest. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can tur...
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Forest Road J4 is an access road that starts at Paulk Road. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest. It gives you access to several trails in the area and follows the Mill Creek from the prairie into the forest. The road conditions are a mixture of packed ...
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Paulk Road is an access road that starts at Red Rock Road. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest. It gives you access to Forest Road J4. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can turn into 1-foot-deep mud ...
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The Three Notch Trail connects CR 191 at the north end and Buddy Hardy Road at the south end. It is a 14-mile-long road that takes you through the north-west part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to countless trails along the Coldwater Creek District and a natural spring. Th...
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Forest Road F10 connects FS F12 at the east end and CR-191 at the west end. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, some deep holes that can t...
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Forest Road F 8 connects F 12 at the east end and CR-191 at the west end. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, some deep holes that can tur...
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Forest Road F 12 connects FS F14 at the east end and FS F8 and FS F10 at the west end. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, some deep holes...
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Forest Road J 54 connects Boundary Line Road at the west end and FR J 57 at the east end. It is a 2-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several OHV and off-road trails. The west part of the trail takes you along the p...
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Forest Road J 46 is a dead-end road that starts at Boundary Line Road. It is a 2-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several OHV and off-road trails, and ends at a beautiful swimming area and kayak launch. The road co...
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W27 follows the high ground and serves as a bypass connecting to the Blue Trail W23 and accessible from the Coldwater Horse Trail. This route is periodically maintained, but drivers should still expect sections of deep muddy ruts and occasional mud holes—especially during the spring and summer month...
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Forest Road F 71 connects Bryant Bridge Road at the west end and Forest Road F 70 at the east end. It is a short trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to a few OHV and off-road trails. The road conditions are a mixture of packed san...
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This chill and scenic trail winds through a beautiful landscape, hugging the edge of private land. The route is mostly easygoing, but be prepared for a few deep mud holes that can add a bit of excitement, especially after rain. A peaceful ride with great views and a touch of adventure, this trail is...
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Forest Road J 61 is a dead-end road that starts at Bob Pitts Road. It is a 2.3-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and takes you to a camping and swimming spot at the Blackwater River. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose ...
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Forest Road J 56 connects Boundary Line Road at the west end and Johnny Parker Road at the east end. It is a 2-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several OHV and off-road trails. The road conditions are a mixture of ...
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Fisher Old Miller is a sand and gravel single-lane road maintained by the Yellow River Wildlife Management Department. It is a nice casual route running north of the Yellow River and is just wide enough for two vehicles to pass. The road is elevated enough to keep it dry and manageable even after he...
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This main thoroughfare serves as a key route through the area, offering numerous side trails and offshoots for further exploration. The road itself is fairly straightforward, making for an easy and efficient way to navigate the forest. Whether you're using it as a primary access road or venturing of...
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Forest Road J 2 is a dead-end road that starts at Red Rock Road. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest. It gives you access to several trails in the area and follows the Mill Creek from the prairie into the forest. The road conditions are a mixture of pa...
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Forest Road F16 connects Lee Hill Road at the east end and CR-191 at the west end. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes...
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Prairie Trail is a short dead-end road that starts at Forest Road J 2. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest. It gives you access to the prairie in the forest. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can tur...
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Forest Road J4 is an access road that starts at Paulk Road. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest. It gives you access to several trails in the area and follows the Mill Creek from the prairie into the forest. The road conditions are a mixture of packed ...
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Forest Road J 2 is a dead-end road that starts at Red Rock Road. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest. It gives you access to several trails in the area and follows the Mill Creek from the prairie into the forest. The road conditions are a mixture of pa...
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Forest Road F16 connects Lee Hill Road at the east end and CR-191 at the west end. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several trails in the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes...
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Prairie Trail is a short dead-end road that starts at Forest Road J 2. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest. It gives you access to the prairie in the forest. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can tur...
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Forest Road J4 is an access road that starts at Paulk Road. The trail takes you through the southwest part of the Blackwater River State Forest. It gives you access to several trails in the area and follows the Mill Creek from the prairie into the forest. The road conditions are a mixture of packed ...
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