Tinsley Road

Trail Overview

Tinsley Road takes you from Coral Farms Road at the west end to Halloway Road at the east end of the trail in the north part of the Etoniah Creek State Forest. The trail gives you access to the north entrance of the Wildlife Management Area and George Lake's Nature Trail. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can turn into 2-foot deep mud holes after rainy days. The road is always wide enough for two vehicles to pass. 4WD and high clearance are recommended. All vehicles must be street legal. ATVs are prohibited. Located just to the south of the 819-acre Georges Lake, Etoniah Creek State Forest has 491 feet of lake frontage. Three shallow creeks (Falling Branch Creek, Etoniah Creek, and Rice Creek) meander through floodplain swamps and bottomland hardwoods. A daily-use or recreational permit is required to enter the State Forest.

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Difficulty

This is an easy, non-technical trail unless after heavy rain.

History

The Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail, a Florida Rails-to-Trails project, crosses the south side of the forest. The project converted an old railroad bed into a paved multi-use trail.

Technical Rating

Tinsley Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• SxS (60")
• Dirt Bike