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Apalachicola National Forest and Off Road Vehicle Trails
Please check with the Ranger District Office for the latest handouts and information about regulations pertaining to off road vehicle riding.
The Apalachicola National Forest offers many enjoyable locations to ride off road vehicles. The Forest Service is in the process of designating specific ORV trails. In the meantime, there are many unnumbered roads and travelways that zigzag throughout the forest where you may ride. Restricted Areas are designated to protect certain biological communities, such as wetlands. These areas are shown on the off road vehicle use map. In addition to this information, you may want to purchase a detailed forest map or topography map.
Regulations:
State and Federal laws apply to all vehicles, including their operation, equipment, and licensing. You are responsible for knowing these laws. View the Florida Motor Vehicle Regulations website.
Florida law requires off highway vehicles purchased after July 1, 2002 and operated on public lands to be titled. Applications must be submitted to your local tax collector's office or Department of Motor Vehicles. Link to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Unlicensed vehicles are prohibited on numbered forest roads.
All vehicle traffic is prohibited in the following areas:
Wilderness Areas
Florida National Scenic Trail
Munson Hills Bicycle Trail
Restricted Areas are designated sections of the forest where some roads or trails are closed to vehicle traffic. In these areas, travel is permitted only on numbered roads by licensed vehicles. The restricted areas map shows these areas which are posted and marked with red signs in the forest.
Cross country travel (where there are no existing roads or trails) is prohibited.
Riding on moderate to steep slopes is prohibited. Riding on slopes can cause soil compaction and erosion, and damage exposed tree roots.
Wetlands vary in size depending on the rainfall. In addition to water, wetlands include the surrounding sandy zone, which is one of the most important areas for wildlife. The sandy zone is easily damaged. Operating vehicles in this zone is extremely damaging to wildlife and is prohibited. Mud bogging is prohibited.
In campgrounds, picnic sites, and other developed areas, except ORV trailheads, unlicensed vehicles should be trailered or carried by other means of transportation when entering or leaving the area.
Respect the rights of hikers, campers, horseback riders, and other forest users to enjoy their activities undisturbed.
Apalachicola National Forest Information:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida/recreation/index_apa.shtml
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida/local-resources/images/maps/apa/apa%20access.pdf
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