National Forests in Florida

Umatilla, Fl. – Portions of the Lake Eaton Loop and Sinkhole Trails on the Ocala National Forest will be closed while improvements are made to the trails. Improvements to the trails include replacing portions of wooden boardwalks, observation decks and steps along with new interpretive kiosks.
The shorter loop on the Lake Eaton Sinkhole Trail that [...]

Due to work on the gasline, section 12 of the OHV (motorcycle) trails is temporarily closed.  It will reopen after the gasline work has been completed in that area.  Section 12 includes trail segments 12, 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12R.
The OHV (ATV) trailheads at Vinzant and Sand Fly are permanently closed.
OHV trails may be accessed [...]

June is a great month for the great outdoors as we celebrate National Great Outdoors month!  Check out the events below…
June 5-6: Forest Service Waives Fees in Celebration of National Trails Day
The National Forests in Florida is waiving fees to the public on June 5-6 at select day-use areas in the Apalachicola, Osceola and Ocala [...]

Looking for something to do outdoors?  Check out the following events that the whole family can enjoy!
March 26-28, FLORIDA TRAIL DAYS–PATHWAY TO THE FUTURE:  The Florida Trail Association invites the public to celebrate “Florida Trail Days–Pathway to the Future in Haines City, Florida.  This weeklong event is filled with activities for youth and the young [...]

Tallahassee, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service will close a motorcycle trail in the Apalachicola National Forest to the public today until further notice as the Leon County Sheriff’s Office conducts an investigation into a plane crash that occurred last night.
The trail is located near the Tallahassee Regional Airport. For those familiar with the trail [...]