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6th Street Rail Trail

1.7 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Dunnellon Trail

2.5 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Good Neighbor Trail

10.4 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Hancock Trail

6.5 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Lake Apopka Loop Trail

18.4 mi
State: FL
Crushed Stone, Gravel

Nature Coast State Trail

32 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail

36.5 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Seminole Wekiva Trail

26.5 mi
State: FL
Asphalt, Concrete

Seven Mile Loop Trail

7 mi
State: FL
Dirt, Grass

Spring to Spring Trail

25.7 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

State Route 21 Multiuse Path

7 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Suncoast Trail

54.1 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

UF Campus Greenway

2.6 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Withlacoochee Bay Trail

6.2 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Withlacoochee State Trail

45.9 mi
State: FL
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
Accordion

Archer Braid Trail

12.3 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Gainesville Rail-Trails

7.5 mi
State: FL
Asphalt, Concrete

Palatka Urban Trail

2 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Tav-Lee Trail

3.5 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Wilson Lake Parkway Trail

3 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Neighborhood Lakes Scenic Trail

2.8 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Crosstown Trail

1.8 mi
State: FL
Concrete

Leesburg-Wildwood Trail

2.6 mi
State: FL
Asphalt, Concrete

Montverde Greenway Trail

1 mi
State: FL
Concrete

Fountain Lake Trail

0.9 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Gardenia Trail

0.7 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Magnolia Trail

0.7 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Venetian Gardens Trail

0.5 mi
State: FL
Asphalt
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
The West 6th St Trail utilizes an abandoned rail corridor that runs partially parallel to West 6th Street, through an urban area of Gainesville. The paved hiking and biking pathway connects to the...
FL 1.7 mi Asphalt
Lying largely within the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, this trail begins just off Bridge Rd by a trail kiosk with a map of the route. This paved path passes through 2.5 miles of cypress...
FL 2.5 mi Asphalt
Overview Connecting the university town of Gainesville with rural Hawthorne, the 17.1-mile Gainesville-Hawthorne State Park Trail makes for a great day trip, complete with a hill or two and plenty...
FL 17.1 mi Asphalt
Overview  The General James A. Van Fleet State Trail runs for 29 miles between Mabel and Polk City through some of Florida’s most scenic rural landscapes. At least one-third of the trail passes...
FL 29 mi Asphalt
Overview  The Good Neighbor Trail runs for 10 miles between Brooksville and Withlacoochee State Forest, following the former Florida Southern Railroad Line. The paved path offers a scenic,...
FL 10.4 mi Asphalt
The Hancock Trail is 6.5 miles of smooth as ice, undulating multi-purpose trail in Lake County, Florida. It’s wide - a good 14 ft - and the hilly topography can either be a moderate challenge or a...
FL 6.5 mi Asphalt
Overview The Lake Apopka Loop Trail is 18.4-miles. There’s an abundance of nature as well as some background history regarding the lake. Spanning across former farmland along the north shore,...
FL 18.4 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
The Marjorie Harris Carr Cross-Florida Greenway is on a mission to create a non-motorized conduit stretching 110 miles from the Gulf of Mexico to St. John’s River in Palatka. The corridor showcases...
FL 15.6 mi Asphalt
Overview One of the Sunshine State's best-kept trail secrets, the Nature Coast State Trail connects five small rural towns—Cross City, Old Town, Fanning Springs, Trenton, and Chiefland—along a...
FL 32 mi Asphalt
Overview Rolling out of the city’s west side, the Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail offers a slice of quiet paradise, journeying about 36.5 miles to Keystone Heights through well-canopied forests,...
FL 36.5 mi Asphalt
Overview The Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail runs 21 miles between the southwest outskirts of St. Augustine and Palatka, passing through the communities of Vermont Heights, Elkton, Armstrong,...
FL 21 mi Asphalt
Overview Running along the former line of the Orange Belt Railway, the Seminole-Wekiva Trail offers a peaceful alternative to the busy streets of Altamonte Springs. This popular, well-marked,...
FL 26.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Seven Mile Loop Trail is located in the Crystal River Preserve State Park (3266 N Sailboat Ave, Crystal River). Winding through Florida's diverse coastal habitats, the route crosses three...
FL 7 mi Dirt, Grass
Overview About 20 miles west of Orlando, the South Lake Trail (also known as Lake Minneola Scenic Trail) takes in some of central Florida's most spectacular prospects. Nowhere in this region will...
FL 15.5 mi Asphalt
Overview The Spring to Spring Trail connects a number of natural springs, parks, and friendly towns between De Leon Springs and Deltona in Central Florida.  The paved trail is currently 27.4...
FL 25.7 mi Asphalt
Paralleling State Route 21, this multiuse path provides an important connection between the charming community of Keystone Heights and Gold Head Branch State Park. The trail begins downtown at a...
FL 7 mi Asphalt
Overview The Suncoast Trail parallels the Suncoast Parkway for 54.1 miles through Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. About the Route For its entire route, the Suncoast Trail...
FL 54.1 mi Asphalt
The UF Campus Greenway was completed in 2016 and now winds across the University of Florida in Gainesville, uniting the east and west sides of the sprawling school grounds. The beautiful, paved trail...
FL 2.6 mi Asphalt
The Withlacoochee Bay Trail extends from the Gulf, north of Crystal River and south of Inglis, nearly 5 miles east to just beyond North Suncoast Boulevard. The trail provides access to a 758-acre...
FL 6.2 mi Asphalt
Closure notice: Starting August 2024, a resurfacing project is underway along portions of the Withlacoochee State Trail. Sections of the trail will temporarily close when necessary. Please follow all...
FL 45.9 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
Accordion
Overview The Archer Braid Trail runs for over 12 miles between Archer and Gainesville in north-central Florida.  About the Route The Archer Braid Trail is paved along most of its route and...
FL 12.3 mi Asphalt
Overview The Waldo Road Greenway, Depot Avenue Rail-Trail, the Kermit Sigmon Bike Trail and the Old Archer Road Trail are all part of Gainesville's ever-expanding rail-trail network. The Waldo...
FL 7.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Palatka Urban Trail is a connector between the Lake Butler-Palatka section and the Palatka-St. Augustine Trail. It was completed in 2013 and stretches about 2 miles. The western half of the trail...
FL 2 mi Asphalt
This is a paved multipurpose trail connecting two cities in central Florida. The pathway stretches 3 miles from W Main St. in Tavares, parallel to US-441 S, and terminates just after Kinne Pearce Rd....
FL 3.5 mi Asphalt
The Wilson Parkway Trail parallels the road of the same name, stretching north from Cherry Rd to its endpoint on Libby Rd. #3. It’s mostly a green ride, there’s not much variation in scenery. The...
FL 3 mi Asphalt
Part of the developing Wekiva Trail System, the Neighborhood Lakes Scenic Trail will help provide an essential link between Lake and Orange Counties. From its northern endpoint in Sorrento, the...
FL 2.8 mi Asphalt
The Crosstown Trail in Crystal River is a historic railway line that has been converted into a multiuse trail stretching nearly two miles. The concrete trail is used for walking, biking and hiking. A...
FL 1.8 mi Concrete
As its name suggests, the Leesburg-Wildwood Trail is planned to connect the two communities via an off-street, walking and biking pathway. Presently, the trail extends between Veech Road and N. 14th...
FL 2.6 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Montverde Greenway Trail or as locals refer to it "The Greenway" provides safer passage along County Road 455 for commuting and recreational activities. The paved trail runs along a former...
FL 1 mi Concrete
Fountain Lake Trail is just short of a mile long, and occupies a former CSX railroad corridor. The trail is built to accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists, as well as other non-motorized users....
FL 0.9 mi Asphalt
This trail branches off from the Leesburg-Wildwood rail-trail and will some day reach Fruitland Park, about 3 miles away. The current paved portion extends 0.7 miles, cutting a shaded swath past...
FL 0.7 mi Asphalt
This is a biking and walking trail located in Leesburg, Florida. It's the first part of what is hoped to be a rail-trail extending to Leesburg High School. Currently, the paved trail heads east from...
FL 0.7 mi Asphalt
Located in Leesburg, Florida, this two-lane, asphalt trail parallels Canal Street, connecting to the Venetian Gardens Park at its southern end. The park is spread out over 45 acres tucked into the...
FL 0.5 mi Asphalt

Recent Trail Reviews

General James A. Van Fleet State Trail

Great Trail to Get Away

March, 2025 by robfitzkc

Started at Green Pond Trail Head and headed North. As reported, the trail has some pretty big bumps and a few holes, usually near the edge. With the limited traffic on the path, it isn't difficult to avoid them but you do have to keep your eyes on the trail. On 3/28 there was quite a bit of tree trimming and brush consolidation in the 10 miles between Green Pond and Bay Lake and some heavier equipment was staging at the State Park garage near Green Pond so maybe they are going to fix it this Spring.

The 10 miles between Green Pond and Bay lake is a very nice mostly shaded ride through timber with swamp land on both sides. There are 3 bridges about 2 1/2 Miles North of Green Pond which provides a place to watch alligators (this is mating season so you see some but there's a bunch more as the grunt and talk...), enjoy the birds and quiet serenity. At Bridge 2 that day, there is a 10+ Foot alligator nesting with her (soon to be) baby alligators.

North of Bay Lake is very nice and shaded for the 4 miles we traveled (Total round trip of 28 Miles).

Some call this trail 'straight and boring.' I'd suggest that it is quiet and serene, and, because it is straight and wide, you can spend most of your time enjoying nature!

Gainesville-Hawthorne State Park Trail

Lovely Shaded Ride

March, 2025 by growpt

This is a terrific ride on paved trail through shaded natural landscapes. Pine and live oak uplands and cypress swamps. The trail bed is in very good condition except for some minor root bumps here and there. Enjoyed the challenge of some long but gentle hills near the Gainesville end. We rode hybrid bikes so medium narrow tires and did nearly the entire trail and back again in two and a half hours of actual riding.

Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail

well maintained trail for winter use

March, 2025 by kippmich

We rode the trail from the Florahome trailhead to the Keystone Heights trailhead. This section of the trail is paved, smooth, and well maintained. The keystone Heights trailhead is a little off as it’s basically in between a Wendy’s and a CVS store in the dude of a major highway. Before Keystone Heights, the trail goes primarily through trees and wetlands. There is spotty shade in some spots but otherwise full sun. It’s not a trail for summer time.

Accordion

General James A. Van Fleet State Trail

Some work needed after Hurricane

March, 2025 by dougtarter

Great trail! But definitely needs some work after the Hurricane's North of Polk City. Trucks have created some dangerous dips/holes in the asphalt from the trail repair crews. BE CAREFUL. the Shade hides some of the obstacles.
You may encounter some equipment on the trail also during weekdays. Hopefully, it will get re-surfaced along this 2 - 3 mile stretch. I did NOT RIDE South of Polk City. Overall, a Very Nice trail. Will be back to 4 star trail after repairs.

Gainesville-Hawthorne State Park Trail

Great ride

February, 2025 by houcky

I love riding rail trails because you don’t need to worry about traffic ! Cross over a few roads but nothing major until you get into Gainesville. But there are crossing signals and traffic was good about stopping. Recommend you eat at The Wrap Shack if you ride into Hawthorne.

General James A. Van Fleet State Trail

This is a great trail through marsh and forest area. As many we met on the trail say. This trail feeds our souls...enjoy. we will be back.

February, 2025 by diannereiter

This is a great trail through marsh and forest area. As many we met on the trail say. This trail feeds our souls...enjoy. we will be back.

Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail

Paved and Unpaved

February, 2025 by frankterraferma

I set about riding some of the paved sections but I was most intrigued to try the unpaved section from Hampton to New River. I rode the paved section from Lake Geneva to Hampton and back. The pavement is smooth and the section between Keystone and Hampton covers some beautiful country scenery. Highway signage for trailheads and signage at the trailheads themselves could use improvement!!!

As for the unpaved section, a comfortable seat with full suspension comes in handy as parts are bumpy from the ballast rock and some roots.

This rail trail is also part of the Florida National Scenic hiking trail. I saw one pair of hikers on this section. There are two detours required due to removed rail bridges. The detour near Lake Sampson is really minor. The detour over the New River is a much larger detour which I avoided through my routing.

I first rode west from Hampton to Sampson and back then moved my bike via car to New River and road east toward Sampson though I didnt quite reach it before returning to New River. Each out and back section clocks in around 11 miles.

The trail was quite well maintained. Often it was a clear path through a tree canopy as far as the eye I could see. Sometimes it bore through a natural habitat and other times through pine tree farms. This unpaved section is also the most remote. It did require crossing a major US Highway (301) and two different rail lines. If or when it gets paved, it will be the best section on the entire trail. For now, it is for intermediate+ riders.

Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail

Nice Ride

February, 2025 by uxk3qeahiz

I had a great 21 mile ride from the Vermont Trailhead towards Palatka and back. The trail was in good shape and I was surprised at how wooded it was.

Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail

nice bike trail

February, 2025 by sheldon.bailey

Parked at the far east trailhead. Good parking and facilities. Great visibility with signals where you need to cross 207. Pavement is a little rough on westside of trail around Armstrong. Best to keep both hands engaged through that area. Rode it twice this week. Met a few others along the way. Highly recommend it.

Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail

Trail access points west of Palatka

January, 2025 by blades71

Driving Rt 100 out of town, once you pass the SJ River Water Management District office, you will start to see pull off and parking spots on your right. Especially at Coventry Oaks Farm.

Nature Coast State Trail

Highway Trail

December, 2024 by adidevrudra33

Rode every inch on this trail back and forth. Not too much nature but one very small section. Should be called the Highway Trail most of it is right next to the highway. I've been on rail to trails all over the country this is my least favorite. You pass thru a lot of very trashy areas near Cross City, Chiefland and ride next to the highway A LOT. You see more broken down should be condemned trashy single wide trailers than nature. Also this is the only trail I've ever seen where the were to lazy to pull the rails up first. They just slapped the blacktop right on top. Big waste of good steel and it's causing problems all over the trail.

South Lake (Lake Minneola Scenic) Trail

Closed Section

November, 2024 by mattmortefolio

As of 11/24, there was a roughly a1000 foot section of the trail adjacent to the lake that is still closed due to past hurricane flooding. You will have to go on the road to get around it. No longer flooded, just covered with debris which will hopefully be cleaned up soon.

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