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SaveSituated in the southern portion of Eglin, just outside of Fort Walton Beach, Timberlake Recreation Area holds over 20 plus miles of single-track mountain bike trails. The varied terrain around Timberlake Pond lends itself well to a range of technical riding abilities.
Timberlake Mountain Bike Trails are maintained by the Timberlake Area Trail Riders (TATR). Trail maintenance and improvements are done with the approval of the Eglin AFB Natural Resources Office. Please direct comments/questions about maintenance and improvements to the TATR. They will work with the Eglin NRO to determine if the work can be done.
The Timberlake Trail System is divided by Lightwood Knot Creek with separate trailheads to access each side. Trailheads are located on Ranger Camp Road and Range Road 234, accessible from SR 189/Lewis Turner Blvd. Trails may also be accessed from the Timber Lake camping area. Bike service stands are located at the Ranger Camp Road and Timber Lake Camping area trail heads.
All trails at Timberlake Recreation Area are designated as multi-use trails, open to bicyclists, Class 1 e-bikes, and hikers/runners. Hikers and runners must give right-of-way to cyclists. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed.
Beginner trails (green blazes) are ridable by novice riders, usually without dismounting. Obstacles have a ride around or bypass.
Intermediate trails (blue blazes) are longer, contain more obstacles, and may require the rider to dismount. Climbs are steeper, longer, and more strenuous for riders.
Advanced/Expert trails (red blazes) are the most difficult with steep climbs and drops, larger obstacles, tighter turns, and longer, more strenuous segments. Obstacles may not have a ride around or bypass.
The Timberlake Trails are multi-directional. Only Speed Demon is marked with reflectors for night riding and is only marked one way for night rides. Be alert when riding on trails to prevent collisions, minimize erosion, and sustain technical features.
***ALL RIDERS must wear properly fitting bicycle helmets when riding on Eglin trails and roads.***
***Pets must be leashed for the safety of others, wildlife, and your pet.***
Eglin NRO Trail Rules:
Eglin Recreation permit is required to use trails for all activities (annual permits may be purchased online, daily permits must be purchased in person).
No horses or motorized vehicles (e-bikes with throttles and motorcycles are not permitted on the Eglin MTB trails).
Class 1 e-bikes may be used on the MTB trails. (Class 1 e-bikes are defined as pedal assist only, 20mph limit, no throttle.)
Bird watching, walking, and running is permitted on all trails.
Pedestrian traffic shall yield to cyclists.
Cyclists shall ride no more than two-abreast on trails and roads.
Do not litter or leave trash.
Wait to pass slower riders until it is safe to do so.
Do not lock brakes or skid tires.
Do not modify or “cut” trails.
Ride ONLY on marked and established trails.
Cyclists ride in the direction indicated by blazes on trees.
Practice good trail etiquette and environmental etiquette.
Development or construction of new trails, jumps/ramps, and structural obstacles is prohibited without specific approval from the NRO.
"Violations of these regulations are very serious. In addition to penalties that may be levied under applicable state and federal laws and regulations, the Installation Commander has inherent administrative authority to suspend or revoke outdoor recreation privileges for any user."
Timberlake Mountain Bike Trails are maintained by the Timberlake Area Trail Riders (TATR). Trail maintenance and improvements are done with the approval of the Eglin AFB Natural Resources Office. Please direct comments/questions about maintenance and improvements to the TATR. They will work with the Eglin NRO to determine if the work can be done.
The Timberlake Trail System is divided by Lightwood Knot Creek with separate trailheads to access each side. Trailheads are located on Ranger Camp Road and Range Road 234, accessible from SR 189/Lewis Turner Blvd. Trails may also be accessed from the Timber Lake camping area. Bike service stands are located at the Ranger Camp Road and Timber Lake Camping area trail heads.
All trails at Timberlake Recreation Area are designated as multi-use trails, open to bicyclists, Class 1 e-bikes, and hikers/runners. Hikers and runners must give right-of-way to cyclists. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed.
Beginner trails (green blazes) are ridable by novice riders, usually without dismounting. Obstacles have a ride around or bypass.
Intermediate trails (blue blazes) are longer, contain more obstacles, and may require the rider to dismount. Climbs are steeper, longer, and more strenuous for riders.
Advanced/Expert trails (red blazes) are the most difficult with steep climbs and drops, larger obstacles, tighter turns, and longer, more strenuous segments. Obstacles may not have a ride around or bypass.
The Timberlake Trails are multi-directional. Only Speed Demon is marked with reflectors for night riding and is only marked one way for night rides. Be alert when riding on trails to prevent collisions, minimize erosion, and sustain technical features.
***ALL RIDERS must wear properly fitting bicycle helmets when riding on Eglin trails and roads.***
***Pets must be leashed for the safety of others, wildlife, and your pet.***
Eglin NRO Trail Rules:
Eglin Recreation permit is required to use trails for all activities (annual permits may be purchased online, daily permits must be purchased in person).
No horses or motorized vehicles (e-bikes with throttles and motorcycles are not permitted on the Eglin MTB trails).
Class 1 e-bikes may be used on the MTB trails. (Class 1 e-bikes are defined as pedal assist only, 20mph limit, no throttle.)
Bird watching, walking, and running is permitted on all trails.
Pedestrian traffic shall yield to cyclists.
Cyclists shall ride no more than two-abreast on trails and roads.
Do not litter or leave trash.
Wait to pass slower riders until it is safe to do so.
Do not lock brakes or skid tires.
Do not modify or “cut” trails.
Ride ONLY on marked and established trails.
Cyclists ride in the direction indicated by blazes on trees.
Practice good trail etiquette and environmental etiquette.
Development or construction of new trails, jumps/ramps, and structural obstacles is prohibited without specific approval from the NRO.
"Violations of these regulations are very serious. In addition to penalties that may be levied under applicable state and federal laws and regulations, the Installation Commander has inherent administrative authority to suspend or revoke outdoor recreation privileges for any user."
source: Eglin AFB Website
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: Military Managed
Land Manager: Eglin Air Force Base
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The Timberlake Trail System is divided by Lightwood Knot Creek with separate trailheads to access each side. Trailheads are located on Ranger Camp Road and Range Road 234, accessible from SR 189/Lewis Turner Blvd. Trails may also be accessed from the Timber Lake camping area.
Disclaimer:
A valid Eglin Recreation Permit is required to access the mountain bike trails. New permits require a background check which can take up to 3 days to complete.
Links
- Official Trail Map
- Timberlake Web Page
- Purchase an Eglin Recreation permit
- TATR Facebook Group
- Eglin Air Force Base Outdoor Recreation, Hunting, and Freshwater Fishing Regulations FY24
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- Mountain Bike
39 trails
- E-Bike
39 trails
- Gravel Bike
9 trails
- Hike
39 trails
- Trail Running
39 trails
Region Details
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- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 39
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 39
- Trails E-Bike
- 39
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 9
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 39
- Trails Trail Running
- 39
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 31 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,243 ft
- Total Vertical
- 83 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 85 ft
- Reports
- 382
- Photos
- 30
- Completed Counter
- 2,277
Popular Timberlake Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 106 ft • 259 •
A fast XC trail with a few drops and exposed sections. Optional ladder skinny.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 55 ft • 173 •
Single track with a few moderate climbs/descents and an optional small drop at the end near the lake.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 3,501 ft • 56 ft • 135 •
Trailhead connector trail. There is one technical area/steep uphill/downhill that will require beginner riders to walk their bike.
• 70 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 83 ft • 107 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 83 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 3 miles • 36 ft • 90 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 36 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.0 • 5,269 ft • 67 ft • 89 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 67 ft green climb. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 35 ★ 2.5 • 2,064 ft • 0 ft • 77 •
Sandy path with a steeper down hill section from Carbo to Speed Demon.
Timberlake Mountain Bike Routes
9 miles • 411 ft • 2 • Loop •
9 mile loop on Ranger Road side. Starts at upper access road.
20 miles • 803 ft • 10 • Loop •
Moderately difficult fun course at Timber Lake in FWB, FL. Course consists of Timber Lake's most fun...
• 18 miles • 592 ft • 16 •
• 4 miles • 117 ft • 7 •
• 8 miles • 483 ft • 4 •
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Hill to Skinny Dip Cutout | Nov 7, 2026 @ 3:43pm (America/Chicago) 3 days | Unknown | Vandal-S TATR | Trees blocking trail. | |
| Unnumbered Range Rd | Oct 16, 2026 @ 2:51pm (America/Chicago) Oct 16, 2026 | Unknown | Vandal-S TATR | Trees down after hurricane | |
| Trailhead Loop | Oct 16, 2026 @ 2:51pm (America/Chicago) Oct 16, 2026 | Unknown | Vandal-S TATR | Trees down after hurricane |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Hill | Oct 24, 2026 @ 9:28pm (America/Chicago) Oct 24, 2026 | Dry | Vandal-S TATR | ||
| Golden Spider | Oct 24, 2026 @ 9:27pm (America/Chicago) Oct 24, 2026 | Dry | Vandal-S TATR | ||
| Skinny Dip | Oct 24, 2026 @ 9:27pm (America/Chicago) Oct 24, 2026 | Unknown | Vandal-S TATR | ||
| GS to Cramper | Oct 21, 2026 @ 10:55pm (America/Chicago) Oct 21, 2026 | Dry | Vandal-S TATR | ||
| Cramper | Oct 21, 2026 @ 10:54pm (America/Chicago) Oct 21, 2026 | Dry | Vandal-S TATR | ||
| Stinky Creek | Oct 16, 2026 @ 2:56pm (America/Chicago) Oct 16, 2026 | Variable | Vandal-S TATR | ||
| Gator Alley | Oct 16, 2026 @ 2:54pm (America/Chicago) Oct 16, 2026 | Variable | Vandal-S TATR | ||
| Stinky Creek Connector to Alternate | Oct 16, 2026 @ 2:57pm (America/Chicago) Oct 16, 2026 | Variable | Vandal-S TATR | ||
| Stinky Creek Alt | Oct 16, 2026 @ 2:57pm (America/Chicago) Oct 16, 2026 | Variable | Vandal-S TATR | ||
| Stinky Creek Alternate | Oct 16, 2026 @ 2:57pm (America/Chicago) Oct 16, 2026 | Variable | Vandal-S TATR |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandal-S | add | report | activity #107377897 | Nov 7, 2026 @ 1:44pm 3 days |
| Vandal-S | add | report | activity #106538709 and 2 more | Oct 24, 2026 @ 7:27pm Oct 24, 2026 |
| Vandal-S | add | report | activity #106361305 and 1 more | Oct 21, 2026 @ 8:54pm Oct 21, 2026 |
| Vandal-S | vote | trail | activity #106361281 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 8:53pm Oct 21, 2026 |
| Vandal-S | add | photo | activity #106093788 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 4:49pm Oct 17, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Thank you for the report. When reporting, if... | Nov 15, 2025 @ 10:13pm Nov 15, 2025 | ||
| report | Watch out for Hornets near the pavilion At the... | Jun 10, 2025 @ 6:22pm Jun 10, 2025 | ||
| report | Trees down | Mar 3, 2024 @ 3:36pm Mar 3, 2024 | ||
| report | Trees down | Mar 3, 2024 @ 3:34pm Mar 3, 2024 | ||
| trail | Hi Ryan, can we chat about the region you... | Jul 15, 2022 @ 9:02pm Jul 15, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Beach State Park | 5 | 11.8 km | |||
| EOD Range @ Eglin | 22 | 12.4 km | |||
| Topsail Hill Preserve State Park | 7 | 20.2 km | |||
| Red Rock MTB Trails @ Blackwater River State Forest | 7 | 2 | 26.7 km | ||
| Point Washington State Forest | 1 | 17 | 26.8 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 39 | 31 miles | 1,243 ft | 9 miles | 82 ft | #7,193 | #62 | 30 | 382 | 2 | 1,658 | |
| E-Bike | 39 | 31 miles | 1,243 ft | 9 miles | 82 ft | #4,115 | #21 | 275 | 1 | 262 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 9 | 7 miles | 144 ft | 3 miles | 72 ft | #235 | #7 | 87 | 12 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 5 miles | 125 ft | 3 miles | 72 ft | #7,411 | #3,126 | 16 | ||||
| Hike | 39 | 31 miles | 1,243 ft | 9 miles | 82 ft | #7,131 | #32 | 382 | 41 | |||
| Trail Running | 39 | 31 miles | 1,243 ft | 9 miles | 82 ft | #5,995 | #25 | 382 | 134 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 1 mile | 10 ft | 3,842 ft | 62 ft | 23 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 1 mile | 10 ft | 3,842 ft | 62 ft | 23 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Timberlake?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Timberlake are:
- Speed Demon (4/5)
- Gator Alley (4/5)
- Skinny Dip (3.8/5)
- Snake Charmer (3.8/5)
- Carbo (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Timberlake?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Timberlake are:
- March (43 activities)
- February (39 activities)
- July (38 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Timberlake?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Timberlake. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Timberlake?
The longest trail in Timberlake is Carbo at 4.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Timberlake?
The best hiking trails in Timberlake are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Timberlake?
The best trail running trails in Timberlake are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Timberlake?
Timberlake has a total of 39 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Timberlake to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Timberlake?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Timberlake is Carbo with 364 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Timberlake?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Timberlake is Carbo with 327 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Timberlake?
Timberlake supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Timberlake?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Timberlake is Timber Lake - Blue Bypass 1 with an average grade of 4.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Timberlake?
The overall region status for Timberlake is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 39 trails:
- Clear / Green: 6
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 30
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Timberlake?
Yes, Timberlake supports e-bike riding. There are 39 trails in Timberlake that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Timberlake?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Timberlake are: View all mountain biking routes in Timberlake.
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What type of bike is most common in Timberlake?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Timberlake are:
- AM (3 activities)
- Trials (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Timberlake?
The most popular Strava segments in Timberlake are:
- MJM Grand (520 athletes)
- Race Trail Attack (485 athletes)
- PaceFail RaceTrail (463 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Timberlake?
There are 4 technical trail features (TTFs) in Timberlake. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Timberlake.
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What trails are closed in Timberlake?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Timberlake. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 6
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 30
- Closed: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Timberlake?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Timberlake are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Timberlake?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Timberlake are:
- Snake Charmer (3/5)
- Piney (2/5)
- Blueberry Hill (0/5)
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