Penner Pond Loop
- 2.2 mi
- round trip
- 121 ft
- climb
- 46 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Oct–Apr
- best months
Is Penner Pond Loop open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in National Forests in Florida. It doesn't name Penner Pond Loop, so check the source for the area it covers.
Travel Management & Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program
Agency closure covering National Forests in Florida · USFS · National Forests in Florida
Fire Restrictions in Effect for Ocala National Forest
Agency alert covering National Forests in Florida · USFS · National Forests in Florida
As of · Source: USFS · National Forests in Florida. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Penner Pond Loop is a short, easy hike of about 2.15 miles in the Lake George Ranger District of the National Forests in Florida, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back with a total elevation gain of about 12 feet, so it's a gentle walk with no real climb to speak of. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically spring and fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show March highs around 77°F and October highs around 83°F, while summer brings highs near 91°F and more frequent wet days. The trail is on natural surface and is not accessible. Bikes are not allowed. Davenport Landing campground is about 3 miles away, and Lake Delancy West Recreation Area is about 5 miles away. The Florida National Scenic Trail - Northern Region lies roughly 9 miles off.
- Davenport LandingCamping3.1 mi
- Lake Delancy West Recreation AreaCamping4.8 mi
- Florida National Scenic Trail - Northern RegionHiking9.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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Best time to visit Penner Pond Loop
Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
67° / 41°
7 wet
Feb
70° / 45°
7 wet
Mar
77° / 48°
7 wet
Apr
82° / 54°
6 wet
May
88° / 62°
7 wet
Jun
90° / 68°
13 wet
Jul
91° / 71°
15 wet
Aug
91° / 71°
15 wet
Sep
89° / 69°
11 wet
Oct
83° / 60°
7 wet
Nov
75° / 51°
5 wet
Dec
70° / 45°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Orange Springs 2ssw, FL, 8.9 mi away at 50 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.