Must-Do Overlanding Trails in Citrus County, Florida

For must-do overlanding trails in Citrus County, Florida, consider the Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area Trail and the Tread Lightly! Four Wheel Drive Way, which offers a mix of beginner and stock-friendly trails, and the Florida Adventure Trail for a longer, diverse experience. 

Here’s a more detailed look:

• Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area Trail:This 4-mile trail through the Northwest portion of Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area is predominantly packed sand with some loose sand sections, making it a good option for beginners. 
• Tread Lightly! Four Wheel Drive Way:This 81-mile route through the Ocala National Forest is Florida’s only Jeep Badge of Honor trail, offering a mix of stock-friendly and more challenging sections with soft sand and mud. 
• Florida Adventure Trail (FAT):This 1,000+ mile off-road route, designed by Josh Birkmire and Sunshine State Adventure Co., connects forests, state parks, coastal areas, and historic towns, showcasing Florida’s diverse natural beauty. 
• Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Citrus Springs:onX Maps suggests trails like Trail 14 East, Sand Ridge Road, FR 46/Pats Island Rd, and Withlacoochee Grades as easy to medium trails with opportunities to play in soft sand. 
• Citrus WMA:For SUV access in the North Central Region, you’ll need to obtain a State Forest Special Use Permit at the Withlacoochee Forestry Center Recreation Office after obtaining the FWC SUV permit. 
• Other Trails:AllTrails lists other off-road driving trails in Florida, including Stumpers Grade, South Grade, North Grade Roads, Loop Road Scenic Drive (County Road 94), Croom Trail, Bio Lab Road, Hardrock Ocala OHV Trail, Centennial Trail, Perocchi Grade Trail to Pink Jeep Campground, and Bear Island Grade, Perocchi Grade , Ridge, Hard Rock Loop.