Road 1

Trail Overview

This trail is located within the Mallory Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Public access is open year-round from 1 1/2 hours before sunrise until 1 1/2 hours after sunset. ATVs, SxS, or unlicensed or unregistered motorcycles are permitted following the close of Spring Turkey season until the beginning of the Fall black powder hunting season. The use of airboats and tracked vehicles is prohibited. Class 1 electric bicycles may be operated according to rules for traditional, non-motorized bicycles. All other electric bicycles may be operated only on named or numbered roads open to motorized vehicles. The trail traverses across vast wetland areas and pockets of upland hardwood hammocks. The trail varies in width and has many narrow sections that are single-vehicle wide. Pull-off areas for passing are limited to shoulder areas abutting drop-offs into the adjacent swamp. The shoulders are soft and muddy. The trail is dirt/mud, and per FWC, is considered an unimproved road/trail. The trail has plenty of deep, muddy ruts and potholes. During the wet season, expect the trail to be sticky with numerous mudholes having water deeper than 12". Trail obstacles such as rocks, large tree roots, or fallen trees greater than 12" in diameter are possible. The trail is not maintained. Wildlife observation opportunities abound. There is a possibility of observing a variety of wildlife. This is an active preserve that has several open hunting seasons starting late summer, extending through Spring.

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Difficulty

The trail is dirt/mud and per FWC is considered an unimproved road/trail. The trail has plenty of deep muddy ruts and potholes. During wet season expect the trail to be sticky with numerous mudholes having water deeper than 12". Trail obstacles such as rocks, large tree roots, or fallen trees greater than 12" in diameter is possible. The trail is not maintained.

History

The Sam Shine Foundation gained possession of the 31,000 plus acres that composes Mallory Swamp in 1997. This was part of a restoration effort for the Suwanee River Management and Conservation. The Sam Shine Foundation turned this property over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to continue the preservation of the lands and establish the WMA.

Technical Rating

Road 1 can be accessed by the following ride types:

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