Tate's Hell, Tate’s Hell Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System, Tates Hell, Pine Branch Staging Area
Last Known Status
Open
DESCRIPTION
This large area offers about 150 miles of designated trails that wind through a dense swamp and pine flatwoods forest, with wildlife consisting of panthers, bald eagles, gopher tortoise and black bear. The forest gets its name from a local legend of a farmer named Cebe Tate who back in 1875 got lost for about a week while searching for the panther that was killing his livestock. After emerging from the swamp near the town of Carrabelle he came across some locals and just before dying said "My name is Cebe Tate, and I just came from Hell!" Trail Map...Directions...Nearby Trails...
From: Tallahassee, FL
1) Take US-319 south about 50 miles
2) Turn right (north) on CR-67, continue 6.9 miles
3) Turn left (west) on Gully Branch Rd., continue about .5 miles to staging area.
TYPE OF AREA
Area
Trail
Land
State Forest
QUALITY
Rating
Good
Recommended Stay
Full Day
REGULATIONS
Permit Required
Yes
FL OHV Permit
Dates Open
Year-Round
Spark Arrestor
Yes
A spark arresting silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit
Yes (96 dB)
Night Riding
No
trails open 8am to one half hour before sunset
Flags
Not Required
Two Strokes
Cross Country
Prohibited
ATVs
No Restriction
UTVs
No Restriction
4x4s (registered)
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies
Bicycles
Hiking
Horseback
Camping
Some Areas
(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires
Alcohol
Prohibited
Law Enforcement
Insurance
*Disclaimer: RiderPlanet strongly recommends that you have medical insurance and carry motorcycle insurance or ATV insurance before taking your vehicle to any of the locations depicted here.
FEES
Parking
($0.00)
Entry
($0.00)
Riding
Yes ($60.00 per OHV) non-resident annual permit - $100
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