Cary State Forest - Cary Tract

Total Miles 6.1
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

The Cary Tract is one of the tracts of forest that makes up the Cary State Forest. The trail begins as hard-packed limestone before eventually transitioning to dirt. The trails are not challenging, and most passenger vehicles can navigate them without issue. There is a campground in the forest, along with hiking and equestrian trails, so drivers should be mindful of hikers and riders on horseback. Small areas of mud can form after recent rainfall, and passenger cars may have difficulty getting through them.

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Difficulty

The trails are extremely easy to travel and can be done in most any passenger vehicle.

History

Cary State Forest was established as Florida's second State Forest in 1937. Cary is known for its scenic mature flatwoods, sandhill, and basin marsh. Using sound forest management, the Florida Forest Service provides for multiple uses of the forest resources. The forest is managed for timber production, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, and ecological restoration.

Technical Rating

1

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Nova Check
Mar 15, 2026
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eli b
Jul 03, 2025
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Very quick and easy trail. I went past it no problem without needing to activate 4x4
Chris Wolfl
Jun 08, 2025
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The trails were dry and well maintained with plenty of room to let others by if needed. Lots of campers as well as equestrian trailers but the trails were empty. A beautiful Sunday morning ride.
Hal Take
Nov 09, 2024
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Well maintained and brush was freshly cut.
Christopher abernathy
May 05, 2024
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Brent Blanchette
Jan 22, 2024
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High rainfall have made sections of this trail heavily rutted and muddy with some standing water. Most of the worst areas can be driven around if in a 2wd or low clearance vehicle.
Derek Peel
Jan 14, 2024
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A little bit of mud on the main trail. power line trail seemed to be better.
Court Wright
Oct 01, 2023
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Jorge Rodriguez
Aug 27, 2023
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Shane Johnson
Aug 13, 2023
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Mike Browning
Jul 24, 2023
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Prem Morampudi
May 13, 2023
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Isaac Deel
Apr 02, 2023
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Josh Jones
Mar 17, 2023
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Cary State Forest - Cary Tract Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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