Dead Hog Grade

Total Miles
6.0

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This is a nice scenic leisurely loop through Pinewood flats and wetland/marsh areas. The trail is evenly graded limestone material, that can be loose and unraveled in some portions of the trail. The trail width varies, but most of the trail is wide enough for two vehicles. This trail does pass through numerous wetland/marsh areas and can be subject to washes, flooding or ponding water deeper than 12 inches. This trail is located within the Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area (WMA) managed by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission (FWC). A fee of $3 per person or $6 per vehicle for daily use is required. FWC provides a self-service "Check Station" located approximately 1 mile to the west of Seminole Grade. This "Check Station", which is a wood information board and an iron post. Trail access is allowed year around, but is limited only to registered On-Highway vehicles.

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Dead Hog Grade
Dead Hog Grade

Difficulty

This is a rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain events. Water crossings and obstacles under 12 inches can be encountered on the trail, including small ledges. Shoulders are soft dirt/mud. Roads are typically one to two vehicles wide.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Access Description

From US 41 head west past the Charlotte County Landfill on Zemel Road. Along the western property line of the Landfill, is a gate and power line easement. This is Seminole Grade. Head south for approximately 3 miles and trail will be on west side of Seminole Grade. The trail has wood trail markers but no identifying name.

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