Yes, that is the key. If we don't take care of it we wont be able to drive through it. It's disheartening when I see trash just dumped on the side of a trail.
As always, thanks for sharing and the info. It is awesome that you share the history of where you are and explain what used to be. those stories are not easily found. Tread Lightly! PS, the merchandise link is working.
I’ve got a JL with no lift and 33” AT. Something like this looks perfect. Might have to join you guys once covid lightens up. Also that Boba Fett Jeep looks awesome.
Hmmmm I know that Forrest like the back of my hand. At 12:46 in video I recognized y'all driving out of a restricted area because I seen the restricted area sign you drove past. The Forrestry continues to close roads because people driving in restricted areas. Atleast y'all weren't rutting it up like some do.
That was part of the new at that time Tread lightly badge of honor trail through Ocala. We use Advensa Maps that has an updated open trail listing. I agree there are way too many people who not only disrespect the land but also the hunters.
That part that you said was it looked like a raging fire came through there that was where the Southern Pine Beetle killed it all and they were trying to burn it to kill them and I think that's what you had on your shirt at the end of the video.
We had to deal with pine beetles on Stonemont golf course up in Georgia. Took out a whole section between holes. Not sure what kind of beetle exactly was on my shirt but I’ve always called them click beetles, if they’re upside down they can snap their body and flip up into the air. Cool bugs
Someone just commented and stated that the trails are still somewhat tight. It always has scratched my jeep when I’ve done any of the badge of honor trail in Ocalla.
Witch gps system do you normally use while you are out on the trails? Is there any emergency radio frequency in Ocala National Forest? Just in case. Thank you and always enjoying your videos
It’s been at least 7-8 years since I’ve been on the trail, but I remember hitting it off 19, just north of 42 and down a power line trail. Is that trailhead still open? On one of the last rides I was on, we ended up at a spring. It may Have been Juniper, but it wasn’t the park, it was undeveloped except for split rail fencing. I can’t remember if that was up that way or if it was the trail that runs off 42 by the cemetery.
This trip around it seems as though the Avenza Maps has drastically reduced the amount of roads that you can drive on. Are used to will hear back when you could still go into the clay pits. You could go almost anywhere, and it was an awesome place to do 150 mile triathlon. We did not have any GPS, did skeet shooting and canoeing as well. Great rides, sponsored by southern off-road and tread lightly back in the 90s.
Matt, great job on all your videos. I'm trying to locate the FSR97, but it doesn't show up on the GAIA maps; it's labeled as "09". Any reason why it's given another name now? Thanks, Fernando...
@@FloridaJeepRides Ok, will try that, thanks. We have a property in the area and wanted to begin exploring more around there. Keep the videos coming, thanks
If you are ever on the north end of the state, let me know. We wheel in Cary State Forest most of the time because it's convenient, but Osceola is fun.
@@FloridaJeepRides the Alapaha river trail is iffy on legality. We were going to go with Florida Trail Stompers and they cancelled because nobody could figure out if we were allowed to be there.
I hope some one will answer my question. Love your channel. We will be heading to Ocala in a few weeks to camp, which we do frequently. I would like to do this trail sometime once I get rid of my stock tires. Are there any other stock friendly roads/trails near Alaxender Springs you could reccommend? I appreciate your wisdom. Have a great day.
I may have missed it and I apologize if I did but didn’t you mention in a video that the clay pits are not to be driven in? A fine if $500 or more correct?
Yes the Clay pits are off-limits according to the ranger station that is down south of Altoona on Highway 19. Apparently people were getting injured and then trying to sue the forestry service.
Only in certain areas. The best thing to do is stop at the Ranger Station. Centennial OHV Trailhead is one of the places to park. maps.app.goo.gl/qzbCtTzbPGct3atB8
I'm trying to figure out where you started...I cannot find forest service road #97...actually, I can't find any designations in the map legends showing forest service roads. I think it must be on map pages 13 or 14? Thanks
If its wider then a JK it will take some scratches. Some of the thicker branches were inches away from the JK. But there are plenty of trails up there that are wide open.
I recommend the App....US TOPO PRO....you are going to like it very much, (due to having multiple Maps that depict the whole Forest). When I "do the Trails, I complement the US TOPO PRO with a GARMIN GPSMAP64s....Always Happy Trails..!!
@@FloridaJeepRides , In live in E. Orlando, hopefully I'll be able to meet up with you soon, just need a weekend event or meet, I work nights and During the week.
So far so good, the price was right. They can wear out fast if the alignment is off. I also replaced the ball joints on the 2010. The 31s on the 95 should hold up for a long time. Sand is good. Mud gets a little caked if there is clay in the mix. They grip well on rocks. Would I buy them again? Yes I would. amzn.to/31A93hd
Most of Florida is kind of flat and sand and mud. A few places have some small hills but nothing like North Georgia or Tennessee. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Da1DLTB-wjw.htmlsi=5Qx7LpnuwCh-wmTJ
This is what i dont like about florida, for a state that has a lot of jeeps and supports the jeep life, i dont think theres enough trails available for us… i love jeeping but i haveto drive too far to start wheeling which is a big turnoff…
Plenty of swamps and places where mining changed the terrain. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QmA9kSrYNk8.htmlsi=MMEqsuyk9oVNzFrc This place is great.
@@FloridaJeepRides sorry buddy but all I saw was flat lands and color green trails. Nothing compare to what we see up here or out west. But does it look nice to driving around… yes but for the rock crawlers guys like me is not something we could say that’s a hardcore trail. Nice place but not a rock crawling trail.
Why do they fine you for going to a clay pit? You can't hurt them. Also I can't believe that they'll send you to court or jack up your insurance with a ticket just because you got lost, missed a sign, or came out without someone who understands all the rules. I guess if you don't know someone who's been going there a while you're just free game for the cops out there. Scummy tactics.
Thought the same thing. It may be that people roll or get hurt and then try to put a lawsuit on the forest service. I miss the days of driving in the clay pits.
Used to be wide open in the '80s and '90s but people drove off them cliffs a lot of people got hurt out there any given weekend there would be 200 trucks out there. Was a wonderful time to grow up in the Ocala National Forest
They closed the clay pits due to people getting drunk and driving off cliffs AND underage drinking, fighting and some that decided it was a good idea to bring guns to a fist fight
