South West Pond Trail - ONF 314 5.7A
Total Miles
1.4
Elevation
23.39 ft
Duration
0.5 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Trail Overview
The South West Pond Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 314 5.7A, connects the Ocklawaha Trail at the west end and Trail 314A-5.7 at the east end in the southwest part of the Ocala National Forest. The trail gives you access to the South West Pond. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can turn into 2 feet deep mud holes after rainy days. The road is not always wide enough for two vehicles to pass. 4WD and high clearance are recommended. 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 in this region including Lake Kerr and the enormous Lake George.
Photos of South West Pond Trail - ONF 314 5.7A
Difficulty
This is a narrow road that can be tricky after heavy rain.