Island Lake Trail

Total Miles
1.5

Technical Rating

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

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Trail Overview

This narrow two-track trail cuts through the heart of Ocala National Forest, allowing you to traverse deep into the wilderness. Once you're off the main road, you will be met with tight, mildly technical sections of sandy trails that put you under the canopy of towering pines and small palms. There's also a possibility of some small water spots after heavy rain. This is a tighter and less-maintained trail, so pinstriping on midsize vehicles (Jeeps) is possible. Full-size vehicles (pickup trucks) are not recommended. Cell service is spotty in most of Ocala National Forest.

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Difficulty

Expect soft sand and some tighter technical sections. It's narrow between trees and branches. Some low spots could have standing water at times.

Technical Rating

Status Reports

Recent winds left a few trees across trail and a couple widow makers could be seen. That said, trail was open and not a problem for the 4Runner.

The trails are sometimes a little tight for a full size jeep. All in all we had a good time. Worth the ride..