FS 707

This trail is located within the Osceola National Forest and the Osceola Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The trail is open 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. 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. 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 is year-round, unless otherwise posted. The trail is accessed via one of the other internal forest connector trails. This trail does not have a direct connection to one of the nearby County or State roadways. This is an uneven, off-camber, unimproved, unmaintained dirt trail. The trail width is mostly single-vehicle-wide, with overgrown vegetation that can potentially pin stripe the vehicle. The overgrown vegetation may in some areas cover/overlay ruts, debris, and obstacles such as fallen trees. The trail has segments that quickly transition from compacted soil to soft mud that the vehicle settles into. Following storms or wind events, this trail may go unmaintained for long periods of time. Having tools and equipment to remove obstacles (e.g., fallen trees and debris) from the trail is strongly recommended. Expect wheel ruts, whoops, debris, log obstacles, mudholes, water crossing/ponding water, areas of deep soft sand, and cabin roll as the terrain transitions from off camber to flat. Obstacles such as downed trees greater than 18 inches or water/mud holes up to 18 inches could be encountered. A high clearance 4WD is required for this 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. The same should be considered if it is shown as improved. Listed as improved does not necessitate that the trail is regularly maintained. The remoteness of this area significantly limits cellular coverage. Recommend having backup navigation and communication means. Having maps offline is a must. Backup mapping and navigation (paper maps, handheld GPS, etc.) is also recommended, as even with maps offline, in the event the app or primary navigation source fails. Experienced several glitches with navigation while on trail. Additionally with the remoteness, ensure to be equipped for self-recovery or off-road tire/vehicle repairs.