Centennial Trail - Ocala National Forest

[dalem352]

what a ride mingy came out today we had to cut and move 8 trees  on the trail but it was still a good ride

we did not have to cut the trees i just like to help out on the trail an mingy jumped rite in their to

[Mingy]

I will bring a chainsaw next time, of that you can make no doubt.

[dalem352]

i believe that would b good after what we did

[Starbuc71]

Any new updates on the centennial trail?  We were supposed to ride yesterday but the storm had us staying home (just in case). Hope to get out there soon

[Mingy]

I was hoping to get out there on Labor Day weekend, most likely Saturday AM.  Nothing on my schedule that would stop me but I do not want to ride alone.

[dalem352]

i rode centennial friday and their was 7 trees down had to chop 3 of them whole trail is passable nice ride friday 2  i am riding mud muckers friday taking the girl friend with me

[dalem352]

went to centennial today they closed the o9 trail head and opened a free parking lot just passed big scrub campground where the little house an shed are

[SMP63]

They closed the FR 09 trail head when they got the new trail head on FR13 finished!!!!!!!!!

[dalem352]

i been parked their on 09 till aug 24th they did'nt close it till they were sure they would open the one by the campground

[dalem352]

Had to crop it to get it posted here they closed it aug 31st i almost drove up to 09 today but went to the camp groung an saw the new sign

[dalem352]

Had to get a better pic!!!!!!!!

[SMP63]

Thanks for the info Dalem352!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[prosa69]

This is a little off topic with the Centennial trail but what about this Salt Springs Connector Trail.  Im going to Salt Springs Camp Ground over Thanksgiving and was wondering does it go into the campground or ??.  Any info would be great. Thanks. 

[prosa69]

Here is the link showing the Connector trail?

http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5196235.pdf

[SMP63]

No it dosen't.  It ends in a corral at the corner of 316 & 19. On the north side of 316. I don't recall seeing where anybody has gone around the corral yet either!!!

[Ranger]

You can walk out from the salt springs corral across the road to a set of shops and a restaurant. Basically a place you can get a bite after a ride.

[mtbatvrider]

 Kris how is it going? it has been awhile since I been on this forum. I believe it was back in April According to our last conversation you said that I can just bring a copy of my bill of sales.will be heading there the weekend after Thanksgiving. We are planning on camping either tent or bringing our pop-up camper depending on friends. There is two different camp sites correct? One we can make reservations and the other is first come first serve correct.

[dalem352]

did centennial today and met the big scrub cg hosts folks they have a side x side they could not ride with me today they had to much work to do to get the grounds ready for the winter hunters and campers

[monkeyonashovel]

I'm headed up there tomorrow from Lakeland. Can I get my trail pass at the Pittman Visitor Center, or do I need to go somewhere else? I'll be coming up 19 from the south.

[SMP63]

You can get them right at the trail head!!!! They are located by the big trail map!

[dalem352]

if u park at the free lot by the campground pay at the 2nd iron ranger the 1st 0ne is for the campground the 2nd one is right at the trail opening in the campground

[kdclere]

You guys are awesome.  Thanks for keeping up the forum and answering each other's questions.  It really helps me out, I've been swamped!  Dalem, You met the Hornsby's (Billy and Jane).  They are first time hosts at Big Scrub, but have hosted before on the north end.  Jimmy and Patsy are also there now and will be doing the majority of the trail-raking for the season.  Around December 1st, Roy and Sharon will be back and they will continue to trim out the trail along with corners as they started last year and were able to get about 5 miles done.  All great workers who volunteer their time!  My other areas are coming along great which will give me more time this fall/winter to focus on Big Scrub and the Centennial Trail!
mtbatvrider:   You are still good to come up with what you have!  Big SCrub is reservable at reserveamerica.com or first come first serve (there is almost always plenty of open sites).  Delancy West on the North end is first come first serve, (same availability).  I may also restart this Forum or rename another Centennial 2012/2013 to clean it up and start fresh again.
Again, thank all of you for your input and for visiting and enjoying our trails!
-Kris Clere

[dalem352]

yes i met the other couple this past Friday both couples are really nice the  past to weeks i cleared alot  of the under brush and shrubs that lay out on to the trail

[mtbatvrider]

Kris or anybody what is the address to Big Scrub Camp Ground or best directions from the South (Fort Lauderdale). It will be really helpful Thanks Horacio

[mtbatvrider]

Kris, I figured it out I used google maps to route my trip to Big Scrub. See you in a couple of weeks.. Horacio