Riding the SR 40 West to the Ocala National Forest
SR 40 West to the Ocala National Forest: a 44-mile mixed-road ride from Granada Blvd at US 1, Ormond Beach to Juniper Springs Recreation Area, Ocala National Forest. Plan on about 1 hr 10 min of riding, plus stops.
Take Granada Boulevard, which is SR 40, west out of Ormond Beach, across I-95 and through the Tomoka Wildlife Management Area. The road passes near De Leon Springs and runs through Barberville, where it meets US 17, then crosses the St. Johns River on the Astor Bridge. West of Astor, SR 40 cuts through the Ocala National Forest, the oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River.
Juniper Springs Recreation Area sits just past the SR 19 junction and makes a natural turnaround point. Fuel up before you leave the Ormond Beach area, watch for wildlife on the forest stretch and check the recreation area’s hours and fees before you go.
Open the SR 40 West to the Ocala National Forest in Google Maps before you leave, and check the National Weather Service forecast for the area on the day.
Highlights
- Crossing the St. Johns River on the Astor Bridge
- Riding through the Ocala National Forest, established in 1908
- Juniper Springs Recreation Area near the SR 19 junction
Route
Start
Granada Blvd at US 1, Ormond Beach
End
Juniper Springs Recreation Area, Ocala National Forest
Check road and weather conditions before you ride. Distances and times are approximate.
On the ground
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