Lake Eaton - ONF-5
Total Miles
7.9
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
This is the Lake Eaton Trail starting from ONF Trail 13 in the south and traveling north to the intersection with ONF 14.6.The trail has intersections with the Tread Lightly Trail as well. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand and gravel, loose sand, and some spots that can turn into mud holes after rain. The road is always wide enough for two vehicles to pass. 2WD will get through this with no issues. All vehicles must be street-legal. Ocala National Forest is in Florida, north of Orlando. It's known for its large areas of sand pine scrub forest. The Juniper Springs, Alexander Springs, and Salt Springs recreation areas have natural pools and canoe runs. There are hundreds of lakes and ponds including Lake Kerr and the enormous Lake George.
Photos of Lake Eaton - ONF-5
Difficulty
The road is wide enough for two vehicles to pass easily throughout the entire length. Loose sand in some spots is easily navigated and poses little to no risk for most vehicles.
Lake Eaton - ONF-5 can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
Lake Eaton - ONF-5 Map
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