Recreation
On the Mt. Gilead Tract, visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, scenic viewing, and wildlife viewing, in addition to fishing and hunting. Many of the river access points provide launches for canoes, kayaks, or small boats.
Mt. Gilead is part of the Middle Aucilla Wildlife Management Area. Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only. For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:
386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website
Access
Mt. Gilead Tract from Monticello:
Travel south on CR 257 to Lamont, cross U.S. 19; travel 9 miles south crossing the Aucilla River, turn left on Rocky Ford Cemetery Road; travel 2 miles and the entrance is on the left.
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Biking -
Bird Watching -
Boat Ramp -
Canoe Launch -
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Hiking -
Horseback Riding -
Hunting -
Scenic Viewing -
Wildlife Viewing