Telephone Trail - ONF 71

Trail Overview

The Telephone Trail, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 71, connects Highway 445 at the east end and Highway 19 at the west end in the east part of the ONF. The trail takes you along the Billies Bay Wilderness, a swamp area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can turn into 3-foot-deep mud holes after rainy days. Expect that you have to cross several flood areas that are up to 3ft deep and up to 100 ft long. Some obstacles require High Clearance and 4WD. The road is narrow and is not wide enough for two vehicles to pass. Some sections require 4WD and high clearance. All vehicles must be street-legal. Ocala National Forest is in Florida, north of Orlando. It's known for its large areas of sand pine scrub forest. The Juniper Springs, Alexander Springs, and Salt Springs recreation areas have natural pools and canoe runs. There are hundreds of lakes and ponds including Lake Kerr and the enormous Lake George.

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Difficulty

Obstacles and flooded areas require High Clearance and 4WD. That trail is one of the most challenging in the Ocala National Forest.

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