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Ocala National Forest Scrub & Springs Corridor (SR-19)
United States · SR-19 / CR-314 / FR-11
A rhythmic, high-visibility touring corridor slicing north-to-south through the heart of the Ocala National Forest. Open third- and fourth-gear sweepers cut through protected sand pine scrub and longleaf pine savannahs, offering direct motorcycle access to world-famous turquoise 72°F freshwater springs including Salt Springs, Silver Glen, and Alexander Springs. Free of urban traffic and stoplights.
Ocala National Forest Scrub & Springs Corridor (SR-19) runs 55 miles between Palatka / Rodman Dam, FL and Altoona / Umatilla, FL. We count about 52 corners along it, which is open, and there for the view rather than the corners. Straightforward riding with enough bends to stay interesting.
Tank-bag quick reference
- StartPalatka / Rodman Dam, FL29.5086, -81.7942
- High20 ft - 145 ft (Ocala Sandhills)elevation range
- EndAltoona / Umatilla, FL28.9664, -81.6481
T-CLOCS before you go: tyres and wheels, controls and cables, lights and electrics, oil and fluids, chassis and stand.
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Questions riders ask
- How long does Ocala National Forest Scrub & Springs Corridor (SR-19) take to ride?
- About 55 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 1 hour of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.
- Where does Ocala National Forest Scrub & Springs Corridor (SR-19) start and end?
- It runs between Palatka / Rodman Dam, FL and Altoona / Umatilla, FL. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.
- Is Ocala National Forest Scrub & Springs Corridor (SR-19) a twisty road?
- We count about 52 corners across 55 miles, which is open, and there for the view rather than the corners.
- Is there a GPX file for Ocala National Forest Scrub & Springs Corridor (SR-19)?
- Yes. The GPX is free, there is no account, and the planner will build a route that includes this road alongside others nearby.
Where these numbers come from
Distances and corner counts come from the route's own geometry, not from ratings or votes. Nothing here is crowdsourced and nobody paid to appear.