Road 6

This trail is located within the Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area. Road 6 intersects with Tram Grade East at the north end and Tuckers Grade at the southern end. Gates at Tram Grade or Tuckers Grade leading out to this trail may be closed and locked during certain periods of the year. Check the area map at the main entry for areas closed prior to heading out. The trail is mostly a single vehicle-wide trail, having some areas to pull off for passing. The majority of the trail has steeply graded shoulders that drop off into drainage swales or adjacent wetlands. The trail varies between compacted rock, dirt, and shell. There can be some muddy sections or water crossings (some greater than 12 inches) encountered. Tuckers Grade has several potential deep water crossings from spillways and weirs, which would require high clearance vehicles. Since getting here is via other trails, expect to encounter segments of unevenly graded roads, areas of deep ruts, potholes, and segments of whoops. Obstacles such as downed trees/branches can be expected to impede the trail following wind or storm events. Little or no maintenance following storms can be expected outside of periods opened to hunting. There is a day-use permit fee of $3 per person or $6 per vehicle for daily use. Some exceptions may apply to those who hold a current WMA Permit from FWC. Check with FWC and download the specific WMA regulations posted on their website. All visitors are required to check in at the “Check Station”, which is an iron post next to an information board located on the south side of Tuckers Grade. During hunting seasons, visitors may also need to check in with the staff at the hunter check station and show the day-use permit prior to being granted further access to the WMA. ** The Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission limits access to only named and numbered trails due to severe impacts of Off-Road Vehicle/Off-Highway Vehicles (ORV/OHV) and related environmental damages. Remember to tread lightly and to remain on only named or numbered roads/trails.** If wanting to access this trail in a 2WD or low clearance vehicle, see the “How to Get There Section”. This is panther and venomous snake habitat. If one chooses to venture away from their vehicle to explore, they should be aware of their surroundings. Pets should remain on a leash at all times. Also, this area is a working cattle operation/ranch, and large free-roaming cattle or bulls may be present and within close proximity of the trail or in the roadway.