FR 782

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 only to registered highway legal motor vehicles. All-terrain vehicles (ATV's), Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV's), Side-by-sides (SXS), and unlicensed or unregistered motorcycles are not permitted. The USDA Forest Service has published a free online "Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM), Osceola National Forest" that reflects and identifies this as one of the restricted access trails for highway legal vehicles only. 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 located on State Road 90 is somewhat hidden and unmarked. The shoulders are somewhat steep and, when wet, can be slippery, so making the transition from asphalt to the grassed shoulder could be tricky during periods of rain or heavy moisture. This trail is mostly a single vehicle-wide trail, having shoulders and areas to pull off for passing. In some areas, the vegetation is tight and overgrown, and some pin striping may be experienced. Trail is a combination of sand and dirt with whoops, potholes, and minor off-camber sections that can contribute to some very minor cabin roll. Cabin roll would be almost enough to splash a drink in the cup holder, but nothing more serious. What the trail lacks in challenges, it makes up for in scenery and wildlife viewing. It leads through a variety of landscapes, ranging from pine/oak Hammocks, hardwood swamps, and wetland/marsh areas. Following rains and or storms, the trail may go unmaintained.

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Difficulty

Uneven, dirt trail, typically unmaintained after rain or storm event. Potential for loose debris (e.g. rock, tree branches, washes, etc.). Water crossings less than 12 inches, areas of loose sand or sandy washes, potential for mudholes or obstacles up to 12 inches. The trail is mainly single vehicle wide with areas to pass.

Technical Rating

FR 782 can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• Dirt Bike