Cary State Forest - Thomas Creek Tract

Total Miles
4.8

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

The Thomas Creek Tract is one of the tracts of forest that makes up Cary State Forest. The trails through the Thomas Creek Tract are hard-packed limestone and dirt, and most passenger vehicles should have little trouble in dry weather. In wet weather, 4WD becomes necessary. The area is almost completely slashed pine flatwoods, with the occasional marsh and swamp areas.

Photos of Cary State Forest - Thomas Creek Tract

Cary State Forest - Thomas Creek Tract
Cary State Forest - Thomas Creek Tract

Difficulty

During dry conditions, most of the forest is navigable with any passenger vehicle. During wet weather, a 4WD-capable vehicle may be necessary to avoid getting stuck.

Technical Rating

2

Cary State Forest - Thomas Creek Tract can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV

Access Description

The main entrance to the Thomas Creek tract is accessed from US-301.

Cary State Forest - Thomas Creek Tract Map

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