Center Grade

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Status:	Open
Typically Open:	Year Round
Length:	9.6 miles
Highest Elevation:	164 feet
Duration:	About 45 minutes
Shape of Trail:	Straight Through
Best Direction to Travel:	N/A
Nearest Town:	Webster
Nearest Town w/ Services:	Webster
Official Road Name:	Center Grade Road
Management Agency:	Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
District:	Northeast

Highlights

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 to survive so visitors can expect to see various animals from deer, hogs, gators, birds, and plenty of insects. Center Grade Road is located almost in the middle of Richloam WMA and travels east and west. Center Grade Road will change from easy limestone road surface to sand, mud, and water crossings. The farther you travel east this becomes a great trail for beginner and intermediate drivers! On the far east side of Center Grade Road you'll find Bay Lake Camp which is the best camp in Richloam WMA offering both shaded and open space; a truly great place to relax and have a picnic!

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Route Information

Technical Rating

( EASY - MODERATE )

Waypoints

1. Trailhead from FL-471 (0 mi)

There will be no signs or markings for Center Grade Road. From FL-50 turn south on FL-471 and drive for about 7 miles and there will be a dirt road on the left.

Directions to Trailhead

Starting Point: Intersection of FL-50 and FL-471 in Webster, FL

From FL-50 turn south on FL-471 and drive for about 7 miles. Turn left/east onto a dirt road, there will be no signs or markings to identify the trail.

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Writer Information

Jeff Bulat

Jeff is an outdoor enthusiast located in the central Florida area. He enjoys exploring Florida's less traveled roads, visiting historic sites, and getting away from the city. While on trails Jeff is a huge supporter of tread lightly and believes in, "take out what you take in." A love for vehicles has recently brought Jeff to the world of off-roading. He is still new to the game but is enthusiastic about learning new techniques, vehicles, equipment, technology, and bringing all together to contribute to TrailsOffoad.

Webster, Florida (Sumter County)