Withlacoochee State Forest and 471 Loop

Total Miles
13.0

Elevation

28.60 ft

Duration

0.6 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

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Withlacoochee State Forest and 471 Loop
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Trail Overview

This loop connects North Grade Road and Gator Hole Crossing by crossing over the 471 and circling the interior of the Withlacoochee State Forest. It is fairly easy to navigate and passes an old General Store frequented by trail riders and locals. You will find a lot of off-road vehicles surrounding this area.

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Withlacoochee State Forest and 471 Loop
Withlacoochee State Forest and 471 Loop

Difficulty

Due to the number of roads crossed, you may encounter some moderately complex obstacles. However, the route overall is fairly simple and easy with the majority being dirt/sand.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Red S.
Dec 05, 2024
2022 RAM 2500
Obstructed
Downed Tree
Turned west of on 471 onto the 471 loop on the south end. When we got to the 90° right turn on the trail, a tree was blocking the trail. Went and found other trails to 4 when on.
Christian Laboy
Jul 24, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
Dorian Ice
May 05, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
Anton Zema
Mar 17, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Muddy/Wet

Access Description

You can get to this route from the 471 or from the Richloam WMA's North Grade Road or Gator Hole Crossing.

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