Ocala - Forest Road 05-17.8A

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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 i...Read More
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Highlights of Ocala - Forest Road 05-17.8A

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Forest Category IconForest
Sand Category IconSand
Highest Elevation
141 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
05-17.8A
Nearest Town
Silver Springs
Nearest Services
Silver Springs
Management Agency
Ocala National Forest
District
Pipeline Unit

Overview

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 05-17.8A is a trail for narrow vehicles including ATVs, UTVs, and dirtbikes! Drivers can expect to weave through the countless tree branches attempting to take over the trail. The trail is deep within Ocala National Forest and connects to other narrow trails! FR05-17.8A offers a few areas to pull over to take a break and have a snack, but watch out for bears!

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11 Trail Photos
4 Trail Concerns
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