Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Wildwood, Florida

The Halfmoon South Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 13, connects Highway 40 at the north end and Highway 42 at the south end in the south part of the ONF. The trail…
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The Doe Lake Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 14, connects SE 182nd Avenue at the west end and the South Cross Powerline Run at the east end in the south part of…
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This trail is located within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission's (FWC) Richloam Wildlife Management Area (WMA), which is one of seven tracts that compose Withlacoochee State Forest. The Richloam tract consists of 58,000-plus acres…
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This is an easy route through the woods on hard-packed dirt, sand, and rocks. You can enter the trail from the west (Route 471) at 28.48129, -82.05373 or from the east (route 565) at 28.45565,…
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This trail is located within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission's (FWC) Richloam Wildlife Management Area (WMA), which is one of seven tracts that compose Withlacoochee State Forest. The Richloam tract consists of 58,000-plus acres…
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This loop connects North Grade Road and Gator Hole Crossing by crossing over the 471 and circling the interior of the Withlacoochee State Forest. It is fairly easy to navigate and passes an old General…
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This is the Lake Eaton Trail starting from ONF Trail 13 in the south and traveling north to the intersection with ONF 14.6.The trail has intersections with the Tread Lightly Trail as well. The road…
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Tread Lightly! Four Wheel Drive Way is an approximately 81-mile route that travels through the Ocala National Forest. The trail is Florida's only Jeep Badge of Honor trail. In most parts, it's a stock-friendly trail…
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Trail 9 is a beautiful trail that includes slight off-camber obstacles, and has the potential to be wet during the rainy season. This trail winds through oak hammocks and pine forests giving you a nice…
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Croom Motorcycle Park spans over 2,600 acres of tree-covered trails managed by the State of Florida. Whether you plan to ride for a few hours or the entire day, you'll find that you'll never ride…
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The Ocala National Forest SE 13th Avenue connects Ocklawaha Trail at the north end and State Route 314A at the south end of the trail at the west boundary of the Ocala National Forest. The…
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Trail 4 is a dirt & clay road with some sand patches along the way. The pine forests and oak hammocks provide a nice shaded journey and wildlife sightings. This trail definitely has the potential…
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This narrow two-track trail cuts through the heart of Ocala National Forest, allowing you to traverse deep into the wilderness. Once you're off the main road, you will be met with tight, mildly technical sections…
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Trail 8 is mostly pine trees with a few oak hammocks, filled with deer and other wildlife. This trail has obstacles such as deep mud holes, sand patches, and slick steep grades when it's raining.…
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South Cross offers 5 miles of soft sand to cruise on underneath powerlines running east-west. Conditions are typically good and the trail is accessible to any vehicle with 4WD and a set of decent all-terrain…
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The South Boundary Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 2, connects SE 150th St and Centennial Trail at the east end and Halfmoon South Trail at the west end in the south part…
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The Green Bear Hole / Lam Horse Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 17, connects Highway 40 at the north end and South Cross Powerline Run at the south end in the south…
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This route is the main East/West road of the Richloam Wildlife Management Area. There are many additional trails to explore along the way, as well as plenty of easily accessible dispersed camping spots. There are…
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Trail 5 is a dirt and clay road with occasional deep sandy patches. Along the trail, you will find a biking and hiking trail as well as a paved road crossing. Wildlife along this trail…
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The Volusia Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 22, connects Highway 19 at the east end and Levy Hammock Road at the west end in the south part of the ONF. The trail…
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Standard service road style trail with the majority of the trail flanked by tall trees, ponds, and additional off-road excursions trails. Several areas are just off the trail, great for camping or staging, and the…
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Trail 12 takes you from County Road 581 at the east end to Trail 15 at the west end of the trail in the central part of the Citrus Wildlife Management Area. The road conditions…
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ONF Trail 17-2.6 runs West to East from ONF Trail 17 to ONF 13. The trail is loose, primarily sand; you can expect deep sand. The trail is generally only one vehicle wide, with areas…
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The Ocklawaha Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road SE24ST, connects SE 1st Road at the west end and Highway 314A at the east end in the southwest of the Ocala National Forest. The…
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The Orange Hammock Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 45, connects Volusia Trail at the north end and South Boundary Trail at the south end in the south part of the Ocala National…
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The gator hole throughway runs parallel to South Grade Road from the 471 though the management area. It features consistently tight trails, mild sand and minor mud spots. In all, this is a nice ride…
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The Thomas Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 49, connects Highway 42 at the south end and South Boundary Trail at the north end in the south part of the Ocala National Forest.…
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The Lam Horse Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 22-0.3A, connects High Tension Road at the west end and Green Bear Hole / Lam Horse Trail at the east end in the south…
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Trail 5 has a variety of trail riding fun. It has sugar sand as well as built-up walls and steep grades. There is a plethora of pine trees as well as winding oak trees. We…
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Trail 9 has limestone, gravel, dirt, clay, and long sand patches. In the rainy seasons of Florida, this trail can become wet and muddy. Trail 9 will also lead you through the Holder Mine campground,…
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