Hiking Trails in Putnam County, Florida
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Hiking Trails in Putnam County, Florida. Plus horseback riding and off-road biking while viewing nature near Palatka and Interlachen, Florida. Includes maps to easy parking, trail maps, photos, and identification assistance of plants and animals.
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Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area – Ten miles of hiking loops with ample wildlife spotting. You’ll even find a picnic pavilion to take a rest.
Carl Duval Moore State Forest Trail – Delightful 1.5 mile loop in Interlachen, Florida. With views of Up & Down Lake, you’ll want to go around more than once.
Dunns Creek State Park – Blue Pond Loop – Don’t miss this quiet but well-maintained 3 mile hiking loop. And it has a gorgeous pond with a bench to stop and enjoy the view.
Dunn’s Creek State Park – Piney Bluff Trails Accessible by Main Entrance – Over 15 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking, running and equestrian near Pomona Park.
Etoniah Creek State Forest – Multiple multi-use trails in Florahome, Florida near Palatka: George’s Lake Trail (1 mile), Lake Blossom Trail (1 mile), Longleaf Pine Trail (4.4 miles) and Fieldhouse Road Multi-Use Trail (12 miles)
Florida Trail Segment 23: Buckman Lock to FL 20 Corridor – Many hours of hiking with clear trails and beautiful ponds on a Florida Trail segment. It runs through the remains of the abandoned Mondex Complex.
Ravine Gardens State Park – The hiking gem of Palatka, Florida. It may be busy on the weekend but the trails lead you away from the crowds and into the ravine.
Rice Creek Conservation Area – A 5-mile hiking loop through 4200 acres of deep woods, open fields, creeks and swamps. Don’t miss this great hike!
Tanglewylde Nature Park – No hiking to be found here. But it’s a peaceful little historical gem for a family picnic to take in a river view in Palatka, Florida.
Welaka State Forest – Johns Landing Trail – A series of beautiful and well-maintained hiking trails form a seven mile loop. It provides primitive camping and lake views.
