FR 205

Trail Overview

This trail runs through the Osceola National Forest (NF) and Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The trail is open to public access year-round unless otherwise posted. The trail is open to registered highway legal motor vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, recreational off-highway vehicles (side-by-sides), and unlicensed or unregistered motorcycles. Vehicle access is only permitted on named and numbered trails. County and State roads/right of ways may prohibit or limit access to only highway legal vehicles. Additionally, some of the NF and WMA main internal trails may have limited or restricted vehicle access based on vehicle type. The USDA Forest Service has published a free online "Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM), Osceola National Forest" that reflects and identifies these trails on the map key. This is an excellent secondary resource to have when exploring trails that have yet to be reviewed and rated by trail guides. There are no off-road vehicle (ORV) permits required, making Osceola NF the only NF in the state that does not require an ORV permit. Access to trails are year round, unless otherwise posted. The trailhead is located on County Road 229 (CR 229), with an additional access via FR 286. There is no staging area on CR 229. This trail is an unimproved, single vehicle-wide dirt trail. The trail has deep wheel ruts, mudholes, whoops, and segments of off-camber trail. The Department of Forestry (DNF) cautions on their website and published maps that the designation of a road or trail should not be interpreted as the trail is passable, actively maintained, or safe for travel. Seasonal weather may rapidly change the trail conditions. Following rains or storms, water crossings 12 inches or more are possible. Also, following rains or storms areas of washes or fallen debris up to 18 inches or more is likely. Trail conditions can deteriorate rapidly and may limit access to only high-clearance 4WD. Following storms or rain events, trails may become impassable. Maintenance of trails is limited due to limited available resources. Following storms or seasonal weather events, the trails may go unmaintained.

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Difficulty

Unimproved, uneven, rutted, dirt trail with potential for loose debris (e.g., rock, tree branches, washes, etc.). Water crossings 12 inches deep or more, areas of loose sand or sandy washes, potential for mudholes or obstacles up to 18 inches. The road has ledges and steep grades. Road is mainly single vehicle wide with areas to pass. The trail is mainly a single vehicle-wide trail with areas to pass. Following storms or seasonal weather events, the trails may go unmaintained.

Technical Rating

FR 205 can be accessed by the following ride types:

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