Ocala Nat'l Forest - Juniper Springs, etc.

[poorbadger]

Hey, I think my girlfriend and I are going up to Juniper Springs this Thursday (6/28) and maybe staying in town over night.

Any nice expedition style scenic ORV accessible routes in the Ocala Forest? Just looking for scenic routes - nothing too challenging since we're going to be up there by ourselves and I haven't decided on real tires yet.

Thanks!

John

[Carve]

You can get a map of the the Forest Roads from the Ranger's Office. It is located on 19 south of 40, almost to Altoona. I hope this helps.

[FJ LE]

Poorbadger; I don't know if you have internet access, but you may want to check these sites:
http://www.ocalajeepclub.com/images/...calaphaseI.jpg
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida/loca...opp_mapjpg.pdf

Also, you can look up in here by Search.

Additionally there's a private place: "Hardrock Motor Park"
there's a charge but it's okay for a few hours run. They'll be opening the "rollercoaster" area this weekend.

[Gwagg]

If you have a GPS I posted some waypoints at this thread

GWAGG Ocala NF trail

[poorbadger]

Awesome! You guys are all very helpful!

Yep, we'll stop by the ranger's office for maps for sure.

I'm aware of HardRock from Mtn Biking but never actually been.

Gwagg - those pictures look great! I do have a GPS but I've been holding off on a MapSource product till Sept. when they're rumored to be releasing a new version. Might have to bite early instead. Maybe one of the Topos or the Trip & Waypoint Manager. I'm excited to load the route up and check it out - thanks for sharing.

Looks like we're going to have to plan a couple trips - we're down in St. Pete so it's not too bad of a trip provided the destination.

I'm not sure how to read the Ocala OHV Trail System maps - does ATV imply Jeeps/Trucks/FJCs/etc - I originally assumed Tris & Quads.

Of the ATV routes mapped out...

Delancy
Hog Valley
Longleaf
Pipeline
Tobacco Patch
Wandering Wiregrass

... does anyone have favorites or other comments?

[Krooked Grind]

FJ LE previously said:

Poorbadger; I don't know if you have internet access.

um he made the post right?

am i missing something? hahaha
sorry had to!!!