Florida Off-Road Trails

Richloam Wildlife Management Area spans 58,000 acres, crossing into Hernando, Pasco, Sumter, and Lake counties. Richloam is located in a swamp and is full of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and horseback riding! Swamps offer wildlife plenty of food and water so visitors can expect to see various animals from deer, hogs, gators, birds, and plenty of insects. Pless Place Road is located in central Richloam Wildlife Management Area. The trail is for explorers who are really looking for a challenge, are not afraid to get wet, play in mud, or have standing water inside their vehicle. Pless Place Road travels straight through swampland complete with quickmud that can swallow up wheels and cause vehicles to beach on the frame. Pless Place Road north of Clay Sink Road is covered in very dense forest which allows easy-to-find winch points. Pless Place Road can be fun and challenging or can be a nightmare you won't forget. Don't go alone and don't go without recovery equipment!

Bull Creek is located in Osceola County and spans almost 24,000 acres. Bull Creek also goes by Herky Huffman WMA in memory of Hershey "Herky" Huffman. Bull Creek is known for large flocks of birds making the WMA their home. In the fall many more birds migrate to Bull Creek to escape the cold north. East Loop Road is one of two main roads in Bull Creek. The wide-open prairie allows hurricane and tropical storm wind to pick up speed and knockdown lots of trees. The green vegetation seems to go on forever and eventually touch the sky. Dogs love Bull Creek, especially hunting breeds, from all the birds in the area.

Richloam Wildlife Management Area spans 58,000 acres, crossing into Hernando, Pasco, Sumter, and Lake counties. Richloam is located in a swamp and is full of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and horseback riding! Swamps offer wildlife plenty of food and water for wildlife so visitors can expect to see various animals from deer, hogs, gators, birds, and plenty of insects. Graveyard Road is one of the most diverse trails in Richloam Wildlife Management Area. Visitors can expect to come across compact dirt, soft sand, mud, and water; waist-deep water in fact. The change in trail conditions and scenery makes Graveyard Road very enjoyable! Bright green vegetation, blinding white sugar sand, and pitch-black water give the trail a vivid color pallet. Graveyard Road demands the driver's attention from randomly placed potholes, tree branches, water crossings, blind corners, and various soft/slippery surfaces that 4WD is made for!

Richloam Wildlife Management Area spans 58,000 acres, crossing into Hernando, Pasco, Sumter, and Lake counties. Richloam is located in a swamp and is full of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and horseback riding! Swamps offer wildlife plenty of food and water so visitors can expect to see various animals from deer, hogs, gators, birds, and plenty of insects. Devil's Creek Road is a very wet, sandy, and muddy trail in southwest Richloam Wildlife Management Area. Explorers can expect typical swamp conditions with pitch-black water with ice-like slippery mud, so be careful getting in and out of your rigs! Devil's Creek Road provides scenic views of cleared tree areas in the beginning, to almost complete darkness from dense forest midway through the trail. At the end of Devil's Creek Road is part of the Withlacoochee River, which splits Richloam WMA and Green Swamp WMA. This area a great secluded area to take a break and take in the woods!

Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 385,000 acres, Ocala is the second largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring Ocala National Forest can be done in many ways such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range! National Forest Road 74 has split personalities. At first, the trail starts simple but as drivers press eastward the trail becomes more difficult. FR74 enters a swamp where black mud and water crossings are plentiful. Drivers who continue to press through the swamp will be greeted with a very narrow path where plants compete with each other to scratch paint off vehicles. FR74 is a fun trail for all who attempt pushing through the swamp, just remember the recovery equipment!

Forest Road 13 is home to Centennial OHV Trailhead where ATV, motorcycles, and UTVs can unload and explore Centennial OHV Trails. South of the OHV Trailhead, you will experience Ocala's "trail to the sky" feature as the trails are cut through the forest with such straight precision allowing you to view hills miles away that appear to touch the sky. It connects central Ocala National Forest to its southern tip and offers a calm scenic ride for anyone who loves the outdoors. Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. It spans 385,000 acres and is the second-largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring this area can be done in many ways, such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Come hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range!

Road 9 is located in south-central Babcock Webb WMA. The trail starts in the woods and will give way to marsh and prairie. Drivers looking to splash around in moderately deep water will have a lot of fun on Road 9. There will be plenty of wildlife as well, such as turtles, frogs, and of course, Florida's most known dinosaur, alligators. Road 9 also has plenty of beauty ranging from lush vegetation and sky reflections in the water to seemingly endless greenery which seems to touch the sky. Road 9 is definitely a fun and beautiful trail to drive, hike, bike, or ride horseback in Babcock Webb WMA. Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area is an active cattle ranch located in southwest Florida. The Wildlife Management Area consists of prairies, marshes, and woodlands spanning almost 66,000 acres in Charlotte County. Babcock Webb WMA allows camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, paddling, boating, and horseback riding.

Road 10 is located in Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area which consists of almost 55,000 acres in Osceola County. Three Lakes gets its name because there are three lakes: Kissimmee, Jackson, and Marian. Lake Kissimmee is the largest lake in this WMA. Both Lake Kissimmee and Lake Marian have Observation Towers. Road 10 is a very flat road because Three Lakes WMA is located in a swamp. Road 10 is well maintained and is an easy scenic trail. While driving on Road 10 drivers will see deer, quail, and plenty of other birds thriving in this WMA. Three Lakes WMA also offers miles of hiking trails through the wet prairie.

Richloam Wildlife Management Area spans 58,000 acres, crossing into Hernando, Pasco, Sumter, and Lake counties. Richloam is located in a swamp and is full of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and horseback riding! Swamps offer wildlife plenty of food and water for wildlife so visitors can expect to see various animals from deer, hogs, gators, birds, and plenty of insects. Lower Lake Road is a trail that goes through Lower Lake Swamp. Explorers will spend most of their time dealing with water crossings while on the trail. Some crossings exceed 3 feet in depth. Lower Lake Road is for offroaders looking to push their vehicles in a very wet environment to challenge themself and their vehicle. Larger tires, lift, underbody armor, and recovery equipment are highly recommended while exploring Lower Lake Road and having fun!

Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 385,000 acres, Ocala is the second largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring Ocala National Forest can be done in many ways such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range! National Forest Road 19-31.5 is located about in the middle of Ocala National Forest. The trail follows along powerlines that span the entire width of the forest. FR19-31.5 is a great trail for anyone looking for a scenic trail as there are multiple hills that allow some nice views! Due to Florida's sugar sand, drivers can expect to keep their speed/momentum up to climb hills. Driving between power-line poles is always fun!

Road 16 is located in Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area which consists of almost 55,000 acres in Osceola County. Three Lakes gets its name because there are three lakes: Kissimmee, Jackson, and Marian. Lake Kissimmee is the largest lake in this WMA. Both Lake Kissimmee and Lake Marian have Observation Towers overseeing the water. Road 16 is a very flat road since Three Lakes WMA is located in a swamp. Road 16 is well maintained and easy scenic trail moving through woods and wet prairies. While driving on Road 16 drivers will see deer, quail, and plenty of other birds thriving in this WMA. At the end of Road 16, there is an Observation Tower that is well worth visiting and is home to a few Bald Eagles.

Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 385,000 acres, Ocala is the second largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring Ocala National Forest can be done in many ways such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range! National Forest Road 05 runs north and south through Ocala National Forest. Drivers can expect a scenic experience as the trail winds through the forest and climb hills. FR05 is great for anyone looking for a relaxing drive through the forest and don't be surprised to see a few black bears run across the road!

Seaboard Grade allows travelers to experience moderate 4WD and scenic views. Explorers who travel south of Tucker Grade will need 4WD to climb through an easy ditch filled with water and also to cross a moderately deep and long marsh. Seaboard Grade north of Tucker Grade is an easy trail through the forest and prairie with a few blind corners; be careful for other drivers. Seaboard Grade is a fun, moderately rated trail in Babcock Webb WMA with plenty of picture opportunities. Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area is an active cattle ranch located in southwest Florida. The Wildlife Management Area consists of prairies, marshes, and woodlands spanning almost 66,000 acres in Charlotte County. Babcock Webb WMA allows camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, paddling, boating, and horseback riding.

McKinney Sink Road is located on the far northwest side of Richloam Wildlife Management Area. Richloam WMA spans just over 58,000 acres across Hernando, Lake, Pasco, and Sumter Counties. Richloam WMA has a wide variety of activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, bike, and horseback riding. McKinney Sink Road safely travels through multiple ponds and swampland and ends at one of the best hiking trails in Richloam WMA. McKinney Sink road also provides primitive camping and one of many clay sink/pond areas. While exploring McKinney Sink Road drivers will experience a tunnel-like effect from trees and vegetation growing over the road.

Trail 10 is one of Citrus Wildlife Management Area's most popular trails because of Holder Mine Campground. It is located in the northern half of Citrus WMA. While driving on Trail 10 you will cross gravel, mud, orange clay/dirt, and bright white Florida sugar sand. Florida's torrential rainfall will erode parts of the trail, so keep your eyes open. Citrus Wildlife Management Area is a very popular and active Management Area. Citrus WMA is almost 50,000 acres and is part of both Citrus and Hernando counties. Citrus WMA provides plenty of four-wheeling, hiking, biking, and horse riding trails along with multiple camping sites.

Forest Road 33 is located in central Ocala National Forest. The trail is almost straight as an arrow. The long straight alignment makes the trail appear to touch the sky in the distance. This long view is a feature of many Ocala National Forest trails. Explorers can expect an easy scenic drive on an orange dirt road that cuts through dense vegetation and areas cleared out from logging. Forest Road 33 is one of Ocala's longest trails and intersects with countless minor and major trails. Shanty Pond Campground is reached by FR33 and is open during Florida's cool and dry months. Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. It spans 385,000 acres and is the second-largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring this area can be done in many ways, such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Come hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range!

Long Bluff Road is part of Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area, which is located on the east side of Florida about 20 miles away from the Atlantic Ocean! Tosohatchee WMA is almost 31,000 acres and offers camping, fishing, and part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail! Being so close to the Atlantic Ocean means Tosohatchee is mainly swampland but still about 100' above sea-level. Long Bluff Road is surrounded by water and various lush green vegetation. Being located in a swamp, drivers can expect shallow water crossings and see alligators sunning themselves on the road! The cleared swamp areas make it appear that the sky and ground intersect. Long Bluff Road also has multiple parking areas for hikers to park their vehicle and explore on foot.

Tram Grade is the second main trail in Babcock Webb WMA. The trail will safely take travelers through prairies, woods, and marshes through northern Babcock Webb WMA. Tram Grade is another great scenic trail as the wetlands will be mostly cleared out, allowing the lush green horizon to seemingly touch the blue sky. Tram Grade also has access to a small pond area that has been cleared out, allowing a great place for a picnic! Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area is an active cattle ranch located in southwest Florida. The Wildlife Management Area consists of prairies, marshes, and woodlands spanning almost 66,000 acres in Charlotte County. Babcock Webb WMA allows camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, paddling, boating, and horseback riding.

Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 385,000 acres, Ocala is the second largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring Ocala National Forest can be done in many ways such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range! National Forest Road 50 is a great scenic trail that runs the entire length east and west through Ocala National Forest. FR50 also connects to Hopkins Prairie Campground and Lake George hiking trail. FR50 will have a few high spots overlooking the forest. Anyone looking to park and unload ORV will also appreciate the Hopkins ORV right next to Hopkins Prairie lake!

Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 385,000 acres, Ocala is the second largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring Ocala National Forest can be done in many ways such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range! National Forest Road 22-03 is a scenic but demanding drive through Ocala National Forest. FR22-03 will make drivers keep up momentum to prevent getting stuck in the various depths of Florida sugar sand. There will be mild hill climbs and lots of loop-de-loops that will put any shock absorber through its paces. FR22-03 is a great trail for drivers looking to push their new reservoir shocks!

Trail 22 is a fun trail for any novice off-roader looking for more experience. Drivers will travel through bright white sugar sand, climb eroded ledges, and roll tires through some mud. While driving on Trail 22 you'll see scorched black trees from prescribed burns, drive through areas dug into the ground from previous heavy equipment maintaining the trail, and drive through a tunnel of vegetation looking to reclaim​ its territory. Citrus Wildlife Management Area is a very popular and active Management Area. Citrus WMA is almost 50,000 acres and is part of both Citrus and Hernando counties. Citrus WMA provides plenty of four-wheeling, hiking, biking, and horse riding trails along with multiple camping sites.

Forest Road 40-14.2 is located in central Ocala National Forest. The trail takes you down a dusty, sandy trail through areas cleared of trees and through vegetation expanding into the trail. A wide variety of colors from white Florida sugar sand, bright blue skies, lush green vegetation, and orange sand are experienced. The trail is a nice combination of open land, crawling through deep sand and squeezing through plants attempting to take back the trail. Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. It spans 385,000 acres and is the second-largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring this area can be done in many ways, such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Come hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range!

National Forest Road 14 is a scenic road traveling across southern Ocala National Forest. FR14 has many hills to climb, offering Ocala's "trail to the sky" feature from the precision straight cut trail that makes trails appear to touch the sky in the distance. FR14 runs alongside high voltage power lines and connects to many other trails. Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 385,000 acres, Ocala is the second largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring Ocala National Forest can be done in many ways, such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range!