Trail Overview
Bear Grade, also known as Apalachicola National Forest Road 110, is a 9-mile-long trail that connects Kraftfahrer Trail at the north end and Juniper Swamp at the south end. It takes you through the southwest part of the Apalachicola National Forest along Queens Bay and Cat Branch and gives you access to several OHV and Off-Road trails and a fishing pond. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, some deep holes that can turn into 2-foot deep mud holes after rainy days, and a few permanent Water Crossings. The road is not always wide enough for two vehicles to pass. 4WD and high clearance are recommended. All vehicles must be street legal. Please be aware that the cellphone reception is weak. The Apalachicola National Forest is located in the eastern part of Florida's panhandle. It's home to some of the most unique animal and plant species in the world. Here, visitors can enjoy safe, family-friendly activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, and trail-riding while surrounded by tranquil, diverse ecosystems.
Difficulty
This is an easy, non-technical trail unless after heavy rain or during flood season in the summer, with a few permanent water crossings.