Ocala - Forest Road 05

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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

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Forest Category IconForest
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
136 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
05
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 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!

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41 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
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