Ocala National Forest with The Orlando Jeep Club on some narrow trails
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Ocala National Forest Jeep trail ride.
WARNING : These trails are very, very tight. Pin-striping is unavoidable - it will happen and can be severe! You are forewarned!
Like most summer days in Florida, it was hot. But on this day it had the feel of rain. That will work; it will cool things down and moisten the ground. That means lest trail dust. Trail dust tends to get everywhere. The ride today came with a warning... Pin striping would be inevitable, and possibly severe. I have been down some narrow trails before in the area. Not all the trails are maintained and many are overgrown with brush. We took the YJ, it has always been the Jeep to take to more extreme rides.
With the doors off and most of the top down we headed out to road 49. We quickly took a turn to the East and were surprised that the trail was a little more open then out last visit. This trail is listed as useable by 4+4s. Although a horse might have been more suitable. This small trail winds through some areas not often traveled. A few stops to clear fallen trees and we soon found our self at a hidden sink hole. Steep walls dropping off the edge make for a cool view for Florida.
Proclaimed as the first National Forest east of the Mississippi in the continental United States in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt, the Ocala National Forest encompasses cultural history, from prehistoric village sites up to pioneer settlements just prior to the creation of the forest.
Next up is to try and find out how to ride on the Tread Lightly Trail on our next trip to Ocala National Forest.
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@nicolecurry5627 4 жыл бұрын
Cannot wait to be apart of this wonderful group Jeep people are the best!
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
Come on out to a meet and greet some time. facebook.com/orlandojeepclub/
@pescatoralpursuit1726 2 жыл бұрын
I rode through some of those trails today in a '21 Gladiator. I had to stop many times to cut back brush because I wasn't going to get scratched up. It may be something to consider for the group to take a day, assign each Jeep a trail and have them properly clear it. I'd be happy to volunteer. I was driving trails for about 3-4 hours and most of that time was spent cutting back brush with a Sawzall and one incident of winching a decent size pine off the trail. I also own a mini pole chainsaw that would've made the process faster and will bring it next time.
@FloridaJeepRides 2 жыл бұрын
Make sure you check with the Rangers office, they have some strict rules out there. The office is on 19 just south of Altuna.
@pescatoralpursuit1726 2 жыл бұрын
@@FloridaJeepRides Check with them for what?
@tacolton1674 2 жыл бұрын
@@pescatoralpursuit1726 sometimes they have rules against cutting trees, it’s a national forest
@fernandomartin624 11 ай бұрын
I went with my old unlimited and scratched the crap out of it too, I'm not doing that to the gladiator now. There's other places to go that won't destroy the paint. 😂
@Warren_B 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! It also made realize that I have to add limb risers to my upgrade list before heading up to Ocala. 😀
@FloridaJeepRides 3 жыл бұрын
Jersey Jim broke his windshield that day. That was a scratchy day...
@stauvin 2 жыл бұрын
As soon as I saw you with the doors off me and boy were like uhhh spiders
@FloridaJeepRides 2 жыл бұрын
One of the videos of us has a big banana spider hanging off the top of the light bar we all jumped out of the jeep.
@katyshook3941 4 жыл бұрын
Golly gee!! Rough riding man! Looks like a blast though love your jeep rides!
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
This was a trail that was known to be in less than used condition. But a good test for the YJ. Up next is the Tread Lightly Four Wheel Drive Way trail.
@tragedytrousers1769 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I bought Rhinohide for my Jeep. Really works nice and is easy to put on and take off.
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
amzn.to/2Zd3a8c I never saw that stuff. I like the way it looks. How strong is the hold?
@tragedytrousers1769 4 жыл бұрын
@@FloridaJeepRidesGot up to 40 mph with it with no problem. Wouldnt want to keep it on the hwy though. Its expensive though.
@Fl_Metis_Jeeper 4 жыл бұрын
I don’t call the scratches pinstripes, they are “battle scars” ! Can’t wait to do some trail riding up there, especially now that we have a badge of honor trail within a couple of hours from home. Loved the video
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
I like that.
@ScaryFear 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us along. I'd love to do this as a passenger. Not my jeep though. Wow cool there's a bombing range there. I had no idea.
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
There are many open trails that would get you to the range. We just took a different rout this time. Use this to make sure you are on highway vehicle designated roads. www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd610383.pdf
@ScaryFear 4 жыл бұрын
@@FloridaJeepRides Wow cool. Thanks for sharing those maps.
@johndecillo3218 4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. They have been a joy to watch and also very informative. I'm building a Suzuki Samurai and plan on meeting up with you and the Orlando Jeep Club in Ocala soon... I'm near Jacksonville and haven't found any club rides here .
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
When we get it all organized I will post up some times for a run that is not a Jeep club run. I used to ride with a guy who had a Suzuki on 42s with a V8, it was unstoppable. He called it "Mudzilla" That was back when the clay pits were still open.
@johndecillo3218 4 жыл бұрын
@@FloridaJeepRides Looking forward to the info, the progress on the Samurai has slowed with the heat. I don't like welding in near 100 degree heat. How do you like the Milestar tires?
@7.62eclipse8 3 жыл бұрын
Where around Jax bro?
@WayneMickel 3 жыл бұрын
I have done this in my 2WD Ford Ranger it is a standard model it has helper springs which give it more traction so far I have not gotten stuck in the Goethe State State Forest I went through some pretty deep creeks across the road and it was scary.
@FloridaJeepRides 3 жыл бұрын
2WD can make it more funner... I got stuck out at the stand in a Toyota 2WD back in 87. It was a long walk out.
@noneofyourbusiness7600 2 жыл бұрын
That 3 B is great..
@FloridaJeepRides 2 жыл бұрын
Ocala always has some place to wheel. Some a bit too narrow, but still fun if you don't have issues with pin striping. The new Jeeps were cringing...
@tragedytrousers1769 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I installed Branch Deflectors..
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
We could have used them this day. Cool trails and there were a lot of areas that were clear. It took around 5 hours including lunch for the ride.
@tragedytrousers1769 4 жыл бұрын
Im thinking of joining this group even though I live 100 miles from Orlando. This looks like the kind of trail I would love to be on.
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
The club does trails in different places from Citrus to Bartow. There may be an Osceola forest ride coming.
@tragedytrousers1769 4 жыл бұрын
@@FloridaJeepRides DId Osceola back in Nov. Very nice place to camp as well
@EverydayFamilyFL 4 жыл бұрын
Love it. By the way, its up to 1080 for me at 630 est...... Getting their Trail Badge, it has motivated me to come down from St Augustine and complete the 81 mile adventure. Stock Sport JLU with Rubicon tires.... Think I will be ok?
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
You can do it! I saw that it has gone up to 4k now. Ocala has plenty of non scratchy trails.
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
Info on the Orlando Jeep Club - www.orlandojeepclub.com/
@mylesl2890 3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to try Ocaala,was there parts /seperate trails that you could take, that were 'scratch' free /not as narrow?
@FloridaJeepRides 3 жыл бұрын
Yes - definitely. There are so many trails and roads that could be done in 2WD. Driving around the bombing range is wide open.
@unmannedaviation9773 4 жыл бұрын
Hey I was wondering if you knew any decent offering places in or near Lakeland Florida, The closest ones I could find are about 1 1/2 hours or two hours away. Thanks so much!
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
Richloam is just up 98 and 471. myfwc.com/recreation/cooperative/richloam/
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
Also If you have a Jeep there will be Jeepin with Judd in Bartow come February.
@unmannedaviation9773 4 жыл бұрын
FloridaJeepRides Thanks!
@jbct469 2 жыл бұрын
Hello I stumbled across your page, I used to run and start Palm Beach offroad and adventures and then slowly got away from it and joined the Jupiter Jeep club I've had about 8 jeeps currently I have a 81 Jeep scrambler but I'm looking at the new Rubicon model so I can do some driving to an event and then driving the same Jeep at an event I'd love to hook up with you guys and do the Ocala national forest
@FloridaJeepRides 2 жыл бұрын
I had a 81 Laredo and then a 83 cj7 I sure mess them only Jeeps.
@jacobnewman8531 3 жыл бұрын
Just starting to get into off roading was into drag racing I'll take a ride along with the guy at the end just for the experience. Cool video maybe one day we can off road together I'm from plant city FL.
@FloridaJeepRides 3 жыл бұрын
A whole different world - But they do have mud bog racing - I did one back in the early 90s off 33 in Lakeland.
@jacobnewman8531 3 жыл бұрын
@@FloridaJeepRides that's recently torn down and is now an amazon warehouse😞
@FloridaJeepRides 3 жыл бұрын
That is happening in a lot of places.
@BostonHooligan08 2 жыл бұрын
Any Jeep groups in the Fort Myers area?
@FloridaJeepRides 2 жыл бұрын
facebook.com/CaloosaJeepers I have had them on a trail at Judd this year.
@jsnmarch 3 жыл бұрын
I am someone interested in going off-roading but do not currently have an off-road capable vehicle. I live in the greatest Orlando area and would absolutely pay for gas and any food for the trip. It's just something I always want to do but currently can't. Sort of a bucket list item.
@FloridaJeepRides 3 жыл бұрын
There are plenty of the trails we have featured that even a car could do. Apopka Wildlife drive, Tosahatchee, Black Point. Alll those are real easy and provide places to see Natural Florida.
@jsnmarch 3 жыл бұрын
@@FloridaJeepRidesThanks! I'll look into them.
@Andy-Gibb 9 ай бұрын
This comment is a bit late but if you contact 4x4 club and ask them I am sure they will let you drive along with someone. Most clubs are happy to help out.😊
@TheVikingSailor 3 жыл бұрын
I want to get the jeep badge, but I really don't want to mess up my new paint.
@FloridaJeepRides 3 жыл бұрын
They are doing a clean up on the 8th and perhaps that will trim back some of the trees. We should be heading back out sometime this month for the southern part.
@kevingoza 4 жыл бұрын
That’s Ocala!
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the trail could be trimmed with a orange grove trimmer as the leader. We will be back out there Saturday.
@kevingoza 4 жыл бұрын
I have found myself in similar situations in Ocala, but not on purpose! Not quite ready to pinstripe my 2017 quite yet. I’ve already scraped up my rear side windows a bit in those places. Would love to meet you guys though! My wife and I may be out on a ride tomorrow in Ocala. Hope to see you.
@cmreamhomes3274 4 жыл бұрын
Are there wider trails there?
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
Yes there are, we went today to hunt down the Tread Lightly Four Wheel Drive Way badge area and there are endless dirt roads and trails. Just don't go in areas marked off for smaller side by sides and dirt bikes. See the map link in the comments.
@cmreamhomes3274 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Might get out there tomorrow hopefully
@egeiger09 3 жыл бұрын
Me an my wife would love to ride with ya
@FloridaJeepRides 3 жыл бұрын
Next up for us is Jeepin with Judd. The next three weekends are prep time.
@PhatboyHD88 4 жыл бұрын
The video is only 360p on your new gopro , or at least thats what it is playing at on youtube. Yea buddy the video is real bad , alot of checker boarding ..
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
They post them before they finish finalizing. Hmmm I still see some even when set at 1080. It was rendered in 4K but its not showing yet. It's a pretty big file so some times it takes hours.
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
I hope it finishes - you would think 8 hours to upload and process would be sufficient.
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd610383.pdf
@tragedytrousers1769 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ptgtdcr 4 жыл бұрын
Those trails are ridiculous who in their right mind would organize a trail ride that narrow I'm surprised any of those Jeeps have any paint on their sides left absolutely ridiculous
@FloridaJeepRides 4 жыл бұрын
Some of that is the tread lightly trail on the part that is south of 40. I don't like scratchy stuff.
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