Beginner Off-Road Trails Near St. Augustine, Florida

Gaston Road

Gaston Road is part of the trail network in the Ate's Creek tract of Belmore State Forest. The trail surface varies between hard-pack limestone and dirt. It's a stock-friendly trail that can be completed in…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Wi / Fa

New River Road

New River Road is an improved road of hard packed gravel and sand. It gains access to Davenport Landing Campground and trailhead along the Ocklawaha River. A cool secluded campsite sheltered by a hammock in…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

North Cross to Nowhere

North Cross to Nowhere starts off at Highway 19 as a well-maintained gravel road with occasional potholes. As you progress East, the road becomes more worn and narrow, eventually turning to lose deep sand. Once…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bell's Cemetery Road - Jennings State Forest

Bell's Cemetery Road is a main road and an easy route within Jennings State Forest that gives a driver access to numerous other trails for vehicles, hiking, horseback riding, and camping. Bell's Cemetery Road is…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
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

Rattlesnake Road - Jennings State Forest

Rattlesnake Road is a short 1.8 mile trail in Jennings State Forest. The trail is mostly loose sand and while the state has a sign stating "4WD recommended," the trail really only requires a good…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating