hello
first off i am new to the site and have some questions about riding at state parks, i looked on ocala's website and it was quite confusing. is any one allowed to ride there or do i need a permit, also im located in new smyrna beach should i take i95 to 40 to get there or is there a designated area to park than ride.
thanks
If I were you, I would take I-95 north to Hwy 40. Go west to US19. If you want the north trails at Salt Springs, then go north on US 19 about 22 miles to the TH on US 19. It's on the left when you're heading north. Some riders don't like that TH cause it takes you into the purple section of the trails which are the most dangerous trails up there. They are narrow and the reason that they are dangerous is because some riders go way too fast and if you meet them you may have a head on collision. That's what happened to my wife.
If you don't want that TH, go another 5.5 miles north then left 3 or 4 miles to the Rodman Dam TH. I'm not familiar with this TH.
I go to the TH off of Hwy 316 that brings you into the brown section of the trails. From the US40 and US19 intersection, go north 16 miles to the north side of Salt Springs, then take 316 to the left 8 more miles and the TH will be on the right. Keep an eye out or you might miss it.
If you want to go to the Centennial Trail, then at the US40 and US19 intersection, stay on US 40 for 7 more miles and the TH will be on your left.
Hope this helps you out. Larry