Beginner Off-Road Trails Near St. Marks, Florida

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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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 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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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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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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Black Top, also known as Apalachicola National Forest Road 379, connects US 319 at the west end and CR 363 at the east end. It takes you through the north-east part of the Apalachicola National…
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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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Lawhorn Bay, also known as Apalachicola National Forest Road 357, connects Sopchoppy at the west end and Lawhorn Mill Road at the east end. It takes you through the north-east part of the Apalachicola National…
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The Leslie Trail, also known as Apalachicola National Forest Road 362, connects CR2203 at the west end and the Springhill Cut Off at the east end. It takes you through the north-east part of the…
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The LL Wallace Road, also known as Apalachicola National Forest Road 620, connects County Road 2203 at the west end and US Route 319 at the east end. It takes you through the north-east part…
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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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Sopchoppy, also known as Apalachicola National Forest Road 365, connects CR 13 at the north end and Oak Park Road at the south end. It takes you through the north-east part of the Apalachicola National…
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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 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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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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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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Little Hammock, also known as Apalachicola National Forest Road 348, connects Brown House at the north end and Sopchoppy at the south end. It's a more than 10-mile-long trail that takes you through the north-east…
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East - FS 15 single track trail is located in the Apalachicola National Forest. It features sweeping turns, wet roots, and a few rotten logs, with mostly hard-packed surfaces mixed with pine needles, all situated…
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The Brown House Trail, also known as Apalachicola National Forest Road 309, is a 14-mile-long trail that connects Otter Camp South at the west end and County Road 267 at the east end. It takes…
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FS 14 consists of USFS 14a,14b 14r, and is located on the Apalachicola National Forest. This bi-directional single trail has many sharp turns, sandy berms, ups and downs, and plenty of whoops. From the parking…
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Trail FS 15 B is situated in the Apalachicola National Forest. This bi-directional trail features a wide ATV path made of soft and hard sand, surrounded by a canopy of trees. Although it is primarily…
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The FS 15 B trail is located in the Apalachicola National Forest. This bi-directional well well-marked trail features a soft, sandy single-track path that runs beneath a canopy of trees. The trail has heavy overgrowth,…
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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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Northwest - FS 15 is located in the Apalachicola National Forest. The southern part of this trail features a sandy single track, often underwater after it rains, as it meanders through the marshes. An alternative…
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Forest Service 15R is located in the Apalachicola National Forest. This bi-directional trail features hard-packed sand mixed with pine needles and old leaves. It is generally wetter and darker than other trails due to the…
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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 sandy two-lane thoroughfare runs along the edge of the Clear Lake Wilderness Study Area, providing a significant pass-through with ample access to the wilderness and other parts of the Apalachicola National Forest. While much…
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Sopchoppy Branch, also known as Apalachicola National Forest Road 349, connects Little Hammock at the north end and Sopchoppy at the south end. It takes you through the north-east part of the Apalachicola National Forest…
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This trail travels through Apalachicola National Forest. It gets a little technical as it gains elevation but there are adequate go-arounds for 2WD vehicles. After a brief crawl, the trail parallels some powerlines with a…
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Monkey Creek, also known as Apalachicola National Forest Road 346, connects Stephen C Revell Road at the east end and Bradwell Bay at the west end. It takes you through the north-east part of the…
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