Albritton Loop

Trail Overview

This trail and WMA are open to public recreational access year-round. Although open year-round, access is limited to registered motor vehicles only. Using airboats, all-terrain vehicles, recreational off-highway vehicles (side-by-sides), swamp buggies, tracked vehicles, or unlicensed or unregistered motorcycles is prohibited. Class 1 electric bicycles may be operated according to rules for traditional, non-motorized bicycles. All other electric bicycles may be operated only on named or numbered roads open to motorized vehicles. The trail leads through the WMA, where there are a variety of pine/oak Hammocks and wetland/marsh areas. The trail varies in width, but most are single-vehicle-wide with pull-off areas for passing. The trail is dirt/gravel with minor rutting, washboard effects, loose rock, and/or ungraded sections. Following rains and storms, the trail may remain unmaintained for some time. Wildlife observation opportunities abound. This area is part of the Florida Panther habitat. There is a possibility of observing a variety of wildlife (e.g., Whitetail Deer, Wild Hogs, Panthers, Coyote, Bobcats, Cranes, Storks, Water Birds, Bald Eagles, snakes, etc.) There are also active agriculture and ranch operations along the management lands. Cattle may be seen on or along this trail. This is an active WMA, and the area has several open hunting seasons starting late summer and extending through Spring.

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Difficulty

The trail varies in width, but for most of the trail is single vehicle wide with pull off areas for passing. The trail is dirt/gravel that has areas of minor rutting, washboard effects, loose rock and/or ungraded sections. Following rains and or storms the trail may go unmaintained for a period of time

History

Spirit of the Wild like nearby Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest is rich in history. These lands have rich histories going back over a thousand years that includes the stories of early Calusa Indians, Seminole Indians, military history (Seminole Wars), development and construction of Lake Okeechobee, agriculture and cattle industry, rail transport, farming, hunting, and citrus production. Roberts canal located on the WMA was dug in the late 1940's, with other canals and ditches being dug between the late 40' to 1960's. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission purchased this 7,487 acre parcel in 2002. The WMA was established to help preserve and restore Florida Panther and bear habitat as well as wetland preservation. Several threatened and endangered species of wildlife can be found on the WMA.

Technical Rating

Albritton Loop can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• Dirt Bike