Battlefield Trail

Trail Overview

This trail is located within Osceola National Forest and the Osceola Wildlife Management Area. The trail is open to public access year-round unless otherwise posted. This trail may be ridden by registered motor vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, recreational off-highway vehicles (side-by-sides), and unlicensed or unregistered motorcycles. Vehicles are only allowed on named and numbered trails. There are select areas where county-owned and maintained roads prohibit the use of OHV's, ATV's and unregistered/non-licensed motorcycles on the right of ways. These areas are well posted on the shoulders of the roadways. This is the only National Forest that offers fee-free, no-permit-required access year-round. This is a short out-and-back trail that leads to some must-visit points of interest (POIs). A short distance down the trail, there are several trailheads of the Florida Scenic Trail. At the terminus of the trail, a locked gate will be encountered. Foot traffic only is allowed beyond that point. The POIs beyond the locked gate are the staging and camp areas of Civil War soldiers who participated in the Battle of Olustee. Continuing the foot trail will lead to the actual battlefield. FR 208 is an evenly graded compacted dirt trail. Being a dirt road, it is well-maintained with only a few isolated minor ruts and potholes. The trail is safe for most 2WD vehicles. Given the unique access to the various POIs, this a great trail to explore and venture out to explore the POIs waiting off this trail.

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Difficulty

This dirt road is evenly graded and safe for most 2WD or 4WD vehicles. Does not require high clearance vehicle to access. Regularly maintained. Two vehicle wide throughout.

Technical Rating

Battlefield Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• SxS (60")
• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike