Ocala, FL Running Trails and Maps

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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

10.3 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Hancock Trail

6.5 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Lake Apopka Loop Trail

14.6 mi
State: FL
Crushed Stone, Gravel

Nature Coast State Trail

32 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail

34.2 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 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Suncoast Trail

55 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

46 mi
State: FL
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
Accordion

Archer Braid Trail

10.9 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

Palatka Urban Trail

2 mi
State: FL
Asphalt

State Route 21 Multiuse Path

7 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 (FL)

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
Connecting the university town of Gainesville with rural Hawthorne, this 16.5-mile trail makes for a great day trip, complete with a hill or two and plenty of wildlife. While the path roughly...
FL 16.5 mi Asphalt
The General James A. Van Fleet State Trail runs 29 miles through some of Florida's most scenic rural landscape. If you are looking to immerse yourself in wetlands and wildlife, it will not disappoint;...
FL 29 mi Asphalt
The Good Neighbor Trail runs for just over 10 miles from Brooksville to the Withlacoochee State Forest in western Florida, following the route of the former Florida Southern Railroad Line. The...
FL 10.3 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
The Lake Apopka Loop Trail is nearly 15-miles. There’s an abundance of nature as well as some background history regarding the lake. Spanning across former farmland along the north shore, Florida’s...
FL 14.6 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
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 T-shaped, 32-mile...
FL 32 mi Asphalt
Rolling out of the city’s west side, the Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail offers a slice of quiet paradise, journeying about 28 miles to Keystone Heights through well-canopied forests, pine...
FL 34.2 mi Asphalt
The Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail currently runs through the communities of Armstrong, Elkton, and Vermont Heights in northeastern Florida. Much of the route follows State Route 207, hence its...
FL 18 mi Asphalt
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, 20-mile route is...
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
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 you find more...
FL 13 mi Asphalt
The Spring to Spring Trail connects a number of natural springs, parks, and friendly towns between De Leon Springs and Deltona in Central Florida. Although much of the trail is completed (25 of 27...
FL 25 mi Asphalt
Opened in 2001, the Suncoast Trail is part of Florida's Statewide Greenways and Trails System. The trail parallels the Suncoast Parkway, beginning in northern Hillsborough County, and heads north...
FL 55 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 Waldo Road Greenway, Depot Avenue Rail-Trail, and Kermit Sigmon Bike Trail are seamlessly connected as part of Gainesville's ever-expanding rail-trail network, offering users three trails in one....
FL 6.4 mi Asphalt, Concrete
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
The 46-mile Withlacoochee State Trail is a must-do pure Florida experience for any trail enthusiast. Situated between Orlando and Tampa, it hosts a steady stream of visitors and locals on its paved...
FL 46 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
Accordion
The Archer Braid Trail runs for over 10 miles between the cities of Archer and Gainesville in north-central Florida. Future construction will continue the trail east to the University of Florida. The...
FL 10.9 mi Asphalt
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
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
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

Neighborhood Lakes Scenic Trail

Little over 5 mi round trip on this trail. Nice and quiet. A safe ride. Not a lot of shade or people around. There's a Little hill you can get up to 25 miles an hour going down it.

September, 2023 by ohjang

Little over 5 mi round trip on this trail. Nice and quiet. A safe ride. Not a lot of shade or people around. There's a Little hill you can get up to 25 miles an hour going down it.

Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway (Santos Trailhead to CR 200)

My Favorite Trail!

September, 2023 by mamadukes01

Hands down the most beautiful trail to be found. Lots of trees, cool shade and well maintained. I particularly like the segment from the 49th Street Trailhead that leads to the Santos Trail versus toward 200.

Withlacoochee State Trail

Hot and Boring

September, 2023 by mamadukes01

Started at Dunnellon and after several miles turned back. There is absolutely no shade whatsoever and not much to look at as it runs behind homes.

Accordion

Neighborhood Lakes Scenic Trail

very scenic, but little shade

September, 2023 by gsmitchell724

This trail is great for enjoying nature, but has very little shade, so plan accordingly.

Seven Mile Loop Trail

It's unpaved it gets unpassable in wet weather, but, if you want nature this is a very good trail.

September, 2023 by fredsutton123

It's unpaved it gets unpassable in wet weather, but, if you want nature this is a very good trail.

Seminole Wekiva Trail

Great Trail

August, 2023 by cbrooksking

Great trail very pet friendly

South Lake and Lake Minneola Scenic Trail

S Lake/L Minneola

August, 2023 by mcconnellsts_tl

Great paved trails with exceptional facilities at S Lake; very scenic and enjoyable trail - we plan for the late morning to allow the "pros" to fly through the course double breasted (during the Tour de France), you understand. But mid-day was a great riding time.

Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway (Santos Trailhead to CR 200)

mostly great for in-line skating

August, 2023 by heather.kaminski01

Overall the path was pretty great… about 50% shaded and pretty smooth paths. Be aware there are many rolling hills and a few spots that have a steep hills with a blind quick and sharp turn at the bottom.

General James A. Van Fleet State Trail

Highly recommend

August, 2023 by kuffs345

My husband and I went this weekend, we started in Polk City and rode our bikes north. Very scenic, the entire trail is shaded by a beautiful tree canopy. We saw several hawks, a blue tail skink and gopher tortoise. The air smells so fresh! It was a great ride. We’re definitely going back again soon!

Gainesville-Hawthorne State Park Trail

Great trail

August, 2023 by chumausa_tl

Easy to ride, cover in a lots of shade beautiful scenery

General James A. Van Fleet State Trail

Nice trail in the Forest.

August, 2023 by musakaevtimur

I'm riding a gravel bike and didn't notice anything bad on the pavement. I rode the part from Green Pond Road to the north, it was around 30 miles round trip. The day I was riding was very hot, over 90 degrees, but the good part is the trail is covered by trees, so it was great to have them)). All the way it smells good, like flowers, trees, swamps, sometimes cows. We enjoyed our trip so much.

Spring to Spring Trail

Conditions Continue to Deteriorate

July, 2023 by manwoody48

I wrote a critical review of this trail two months ago due to dangers posed mostly by motorized bikes/trikes mixing in with non-motorized traffic on a very hilly and often sight-restricted segment of this trail. Signage is very clear in prohibiting motorized vehicles, yet they're out there in droves. Today was a prime example of why this mixing should not be allowed, or at least needs to be strictly controlled.

We regularly walk on this trail - I should say we USED to regularly walk this trail, because we won't be going back. Since it's only a half mile from our home, we hoped we could make it work for us. But the lack of any posted rules for shared-trail usage, and the lack of any posted etiquette pointers simply make it unenjoyable for us. In short, it's a free-for-all out there. Two instances today in fairly rapid succession convinced us to not ever go back.

In both cases, motorized units were approaching us unannounced from the rear, and they proceeded to "Thread the Needle" between us and oncoming traffic. In the first case, there was one e-bike and one person-powered bike in line. Not too bad. In the second case, there were three e-trikes in a line squeezing between us and a fast approaching e-bike. The trailer in this line had to veer sharply right immediately as he got right next to us to avoid a collision, causing us to have to check up quickly. So - one speeding e-bike coming towards us; three e-trikes squeezing between us in the middle; and us in line hugging the right side. Not a very comfortable feeling. And these are fairly frequent occurrences on this trail. It was at this point we simply vowed that enough was enough and to never come back.

And at the risk of appearing to want to pile on, the management of Volusia County parks needs to also be taken to task for the lack of maintenance of all the county trails, many of which, while relatively new, are starting to show the effects of weather and aging. On this particular trail, the asphalt is severely cracking and separating in numerous areas. Much of the the wood fencing is rotting, tipping and starting to fall over. Recent rains have vegetation growing across the trail. Trash is starting to appear along side the pavement - the same stuff there day after day. We'll usually pick it up where we can easily get to it, but refuse to go tramping off into the woods to retrieve it. It's a shame because the routes of many of our trails pass through some very scenic, serene and secluded wooded areas.

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