Black Creek Trail:
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Description:
The Black Creek Trail parallels U.S. Highway 17, from Orange Park south to Black Creek Park near Lakeside, FL, just south of Jacksonville. Passing through scenic forest and wetlands, the trail traverses Fleming Island, though it's not a true island, flanked on the east by the St. Johns River and Doctor's Lake, a river inlet, on the west.

The trail passes by Moccasin Slough Park, a 255-acre wildlife preserve and nature park, home to alligators, bald eagles, and numerous waterfowl species. The recently developed park includes picnic areas, gazebo, playground and a structure for environmental education programs, all along Raggedy Point Road. There are also upland trails and wetland boardwalks with observation decks and a kayak launch.

Use extreme caution when crossing the several intersections along the trail. Be especially cautious when crossing the intersections at Pace Island and CR 220 at Eagle Harbor. Vehicles turning right don't always respect the "walk" signals, and the walk signal timing is very short.

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Parking & Trail Access:
Black Creek Park, FL, is just south of Jacksonville on US 17/CR 15. Parking is available at Black Creek Park, which also has a covered pavilion and restrooms. The park is at 7890 US Highway 17.

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Reviews: [1 trail ratings]
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Great walking trail for the whole family
By ABNChemo in September, 2011
We took our 2 boys to this trail today. It was really nice. There are places where you cross the street but if you are aware of this and plan for it this is a great trail. I can't wait to go back and run it.
Nicely maintained trail!
By in September, 2005
"Having just moved here from Atlanta, we love this trail which winds through beautiful woods on both sides of trail at times and over scenic marshland. We love it. Be careful crossing at many intersections however."
Not my favorite trail
By Tracy Didas in November, 2003
"This trail has way too many street crossings for my liking. The automobile drivers tend to not care if you are crossing the path. To them, it's their road and the path is just a path.
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Orange Park (Holly Point Rd. & Park Ave) to Green Cove Springs (Black Creek Park)
Counties: Clay
Trail Length: 8 miles
Trail Category: Greenway/Non-RT
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt, Concrete
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Fishing, Wheelchair Accessible, Walking
TrailLink ID: 6032592

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