Terri Newmans, Park Manager
A superb resource for cyclists, the scenic Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail connects St. Augustine to Palatka, traveling through the communities of Elkton, Armstrong, Hastings, Armstrong and East Palatka.
Originally a Rails-to-Trails project, the 19-mile paved trail runs parallel to State Road 207 and includes views of mix woodlands and rural landscapes. Several small communities along the trail, such as Hastings and Palatka, which was recently designated a Florida Trail Town, offer amenities and a number of great local restaurants that will add to your day out on the trail.
With a little planning, those looking for a extended experience can connect with the Palatka to Lake Butler State Trail, a corridor that stretches an additional 47 miles from west of U.S. 17 in Palatka to State Road 238 in Lake Butler.
The Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail is also a part of the St. Johns River to Sea Loop, a 260-mile multi-use trail that is currently the longest multi-use loop trail underway through the American Southeast.
