Pipeline OHV Trailhead


The 19-mile Pipeline OHV Trail is one of the easiest OHV trails to access within the Ocala National Forest, with a prominent trailhead along SR 316 between Salt Springs and Eureka.

Open to motorcycles and ATVs, the trail includes some sharply banked curves through the scrub at the north end of the northernmost of the three stacked loops. Use the Pipeline Trail to access to the Tobacco Patch OHV Trail, Hog Valley OHV Trail, Longleaf OHV Trail and the Motorcycle Loop.

OHV Riding 

  • To ride our OHV trails, you’ll need a pass and safety gear. Riders under 16 must pass an online course. Our OHV web page has all the information you need for a safe, enjoyable trip. 

Camping – Dispersed/Primitive Camping 

  • Many people enjoy this solitude and primitive experience, but knowing your limits, skills and abilities is a must. Following certain rules and regulations will help make your experience safer and ensure settings remain unspoiled.  

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Expect full recreation sites during weekends. Have backup plans. Sites may close when capacity is reached.
Operational Hours: Dawn to dusk
Usage: Medium
Closest Towns: Salt Springs, Eureka
Information Center: Restrooms are currently closed due to COVID-19. 

General Information

Directions:

Access the Ocala North OHV Trail System from trailheads placed throughout the trail system, including:

  • Delancy Loops Trailhead along SR 19
  • Pipeline Trailhead along SR 316
  • Delancy West Trailhead along FR 66, where OHV camping is permitted
  • Rodman Trailhead past the Kirkpatrick Dam
  • The OHV Center along FR 11
  • The Motorcycle Loop Trailhead along FR 6

General Notes:

Trails that make up a part of the Ocala North OHV Trail System include:

Delancy Loops

16 miles 

(Motorcycles and ATVs only)

Hog Valley Trail

13 miles

(Motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs)

Longleaf Trail

25 miles

(Motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs)

Motorcycle Loop

14 miles

(Motorcycles only)

Pipeline Trail

19 miles

(Motorcycles and ATVs only)

Tobacco Patch Trail

18 miles

(Motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs)

Other Trails

20 miles

(Motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs)


Recreation Map

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Activities

OHV Trail Riding

General Info:

Directions

Access the Ocala North OHV Trail System from trailheads placed throughout the trail system, including:

  • Delancy Loops Trailhead along SR 19
  • Pipeline Trailhead along SR 316
  • Delancy West Trailhead along FR 66, where OHV camping is permitted
  • Rodman Trailhead past the Kirkpatrick Dam
  • The OHV Center along FR 11
  • The Motorcycle Loop Trailhead along FR 6

General Notes

Trails that make up a part of the Ocala North OHV Trail System include:

Delancy Loops

16 miles 

(Motorcycles and ATVs only)

Hog Valley Trail

13 miles

(Motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs)

Longleaf Trail

25 miles

(Motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs)

Motorcycle Loop

14 miles

(Motorcycles only)

Pipeline Trail

19 miles

(Motorcycles and ATVs only)

Tobacco Patch Trail

18 miles

(Motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs)

Other Trails

20 miles

(Motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs)


Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
29.368495

  Longitude : 
-81.850691