FR 25055

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. This trail is an unimproved, single vehicle wide, sand trail. The trail is an internal spur trail connecting to other direct access through trails or loop trails. The trail crosses several fire breaks that have windrows of sand or dirt greater than 18 inches that require driving over. These would not be navigable by low-clearance vehicles. Also, several downed trees, some up to 18 inches, were across the trail and had to be crossed. Wheel ruts are throughout the trail. The trail has rolling topography and results in a trail that has whoops and provides lots of cabin roll. High clearance and 4WD are recommended. 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 are 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, sand trail with potential for loose debris (e.g. rock, tree branches, washes, etc.). The trail is mainly single vehicle wide. Seasonal water crossings 12 inches deep or more, areas of loose sand, potential for mudholes or obstacles up to 18 inches. Following storms or seasonal weather events, the trails may go unmaintained.

Technical Rating

FR 25055 can be accessed by the following ride types:

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