Explore hiking trails, bike paths, state parks, forests, and nature preserves across Jacksonville, Amelia Island, Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine, and the wider First Coast region.
Longest paved trail in Northeast Florida running 14.5 miles through tall oak canopies.
Timucuan Trail
Major Trails
Duval County
BikingHiking
5.6 mile paved trail running through scenic coastal habitats.
Black Creek Mountain Bike Trail
Major Trails
Clay County
BikingHiking
7 miles of moderate mountain bike trails. Clay County's most popular trail.
Amelia Island Trail
Major Trails
Nassau County
BikingHiking
6.2 mile paved multi-use trail running the length of Amelia Island.
Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail
Major Trails
St. Johns County
BikingHiking
24 miles of paved rail trail connecting historic North Florida landscapes.
Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve Trails
Major Trails
Duval County
BikingHiking
9 miles of sandy trails through floodplain wetlands and lush woods.
Nocatee Preserve Trails
Major Trails
St. Johns County
BikingHikingEquestrian
3+ miles of unpaved trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Big Talbot Island State Park
State Parks
Duval County
KayakingFishingHikingWildlife Viewing
Premier bird-watching destination famous for Boneyard Beach and diverse island habitats.
Little Talbot Island State Park
State Parks
Duval County
CampingFishingHikingSurfingSwimming
Features massive sand dunes and a four-mile nature trail along Fort George Inlet.
Anastasia State Park
State Parks
St. Johns County
CampingFishingHikingKayakingSurfing
1,600-acre barrier island park with ancient dunes, tidal marshes, and beach access.
Fort Clinch State Park
State Parks
Nassau County
CampingFishingHikingBiking
Historic Civil War era fort with trails through maritime forest and excellent surf fishing.
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
State Parks
Clay County
CampingFishingHikingSwimming
Features ravines and spring-fed streams creating unique topographically interesting terrain.
Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park
State Parks
Duval County
HikingBikingKayaking
One of the largest contiguous areas of coastal uplands remaining in Duval County.
Fort George Island Cultural State Park
State Parks
Duval County
HikingFishingBiking
Site of human occupation for over 5,000 years, featuring the historic Ribault Club.
Faver-Dykes State Park
State Parks
St. Johns County
CampingFishingHikingKayaking
Remote and uncrowded wilderness park near Pellicer Creek excellent for paddle camping.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
State Parks
St. Johns County
HikingWildlife Viewing
Formal gardens, tidal marsh, and unique coquina rock formations on the beach.
Amelia Island State Park
State Parks
Nassau County
FishingHikingEquestrian
The only state park in Florida that permits horseback riding on the beach.
Jennings State Forest
State Forests
Clay County
HikingBikingCampingKayaking
24,000 acres featuring genuine ravines, folded terrain, and blackwater creeks.
Cary State Forest
State Forests
Nassau County
HikingBikingCamping
13,060 acres established in 1937 with multi-use trails through flatwoods and pine.
Four Creeks State Forest
State Forests
Nassau County
HikingCampingKayaking
13,658 acre forest named for the four waterways forming the Nassau River headwaters.
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Preserves
Duval County
HikingKayakingWildlife Viewing
46,000-acre National Preserve. One of the largest urban national preserves in the U.S.
Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR
Preserves
St. Johns County
HikingKayakingWildlife Viewing
74,000-acre estuarine research reserve with fantastic trails and paddling opportunities.
Theodore Roosevelt Area / Spanish Pond
Preserves
Duval County
HikingWildlife Viewing
600 acres of hardwood forest, wetlands, and ancient oyster middens fronting the river.
Betz-Tiger Point Preserve
Preserves
Duval County
HikingWildlife Viewing
Pristine salt marsh ecosystem connecting to the broader Timucuan trail network.
Hanna Park
Urban Nature
Duval County
BikingHikingCampingSurfing
The Mountain Biking Capital of Jacksonville with 20+ miles of outstanding singletrack.
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Urban Nature
Duval County
HikingWildlife Viewing
120-acre space with 7 named trails, scenic waterways, and nature education.
UNF Sawmill Slough Preserve
Urban Nature
Duval County
HikingWildlife Viewing
Campus nature preserve with diverse habitats from swamp to sandhill.
Dutton Island Preserve
Urban Nature
Duval County
HikingKayaking
Beautiful preserve along the San Pablo River estuary in Atlantic Beach.
Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park
Urban Nature
Duval County
BikingHiking
Features multiuse trails ideal for running and cycling, managed by SORBA.
Bulls Bay Preserve
Urban Nature
Duval County
BikingHiking
Several miles of singletrack and a path to one of Jacksonville's rare natural waterfalls.
Losco Regional Park
Urban Nature
Duval County
BikingHiking
Connects to regional trail network, popular with local hikers and mountain bikers.
Camp Chowenwaw County Park
Urban Nature
Clay County
HikingKayaking
Historic park with trails connecting to the Black Creek Trail system.
Egan's Creek Greenway
Urban Nature
Nassau County
HikingWildlife Viewing
Tidal creek corridor through Fernandina Beach excellent for birding.
Castaway Island Preserve
Urban Nature
Duval County
HikingKayaking
Salt marsh preserve with boardwalks and a kayak launch.
Palmetto Leaves Regional Park
Urban Nature
Duval County
HikingBiking
Features nature trails through pine flatwoods and cypress swamps.
Treaty Oak Park
Urban Nature
Duval County
Hiking
Home to a massive 250-year-old live oak tree near downtown Jacksonville.
Friendship Fountain / Southbank Riverwalk
Urban Nature
Duval County
Hiking
1.25-mile riverfront walkway featuring a massive 120-ft fountain.
Northbank Riverwalk
Urban Nature
Duval County
Hiking
2-mile urban riverwalk along the St. Johns River downtown.
Reddie Point Preserve
Urban Nature
Duval County
HikingFishing
Features salt marsh trails, wildlife viewing, and a large fishing pier.
Drummond Point Park
Urban Nature
Nassau County
HikingWildlife Viewing
A peninsula extending into the ICW with excellent wildlife viewing.
Peters Point County Park
Urban Nature
Nassau County
BikingHiking
Provides access to the Amelia Island Trail and beautiful beach views.
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Major Trails / Greenways
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Why Northeast Florida Is a Great Place for Outdoor Exploration
From the sprawling coastal marshes of the Timucuan Preserve to the ancient maritime forests of Little Talbot Island, Northeast Florida offers an unparalleled diversity of natural landscapes. Residents enjoy easy access to paved rail trails, uncrowded state parks, deep forest preserves, and endless opportunities for hiking, biking, paddling, and world-class wildlife viewing.
Top Outdoor Experiences
• Biking the 14.5-mile Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail
• Exploring the driftwood coast at Big Talbot Island
• Hiking the ravine trails in Jennings State Forest
• Visiting the historic Civil War era Fort Clinch
• Paddling and hiking the pristine Guana Reserve
• Walking the shaded canopy of the Amelia Island Trail
Ready to Hit the Trail?
Discover detailed guides on the best trails, park fees, and wildlife viewing tips in our complete resource section.
