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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, asphalt trail runs parallel to State Road 207 and includes views of mixed woodlands rural landscapes. Several small communities along the trail, such as Hastings and Palatka, 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 an extended experience can connect with the Palatka to Lake Butler State Trail, a corridor that stretches an additional 47 miles from west of US17 in Palatka to SR238 in Lake Butler.

Make sure to swing through Downtown Palatka on your way to FL 100, just west of the Palatka Airport, to experience a unique Florida Trail Town experience. The Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail is also a part of the St. Johns River to Sea Loop. This 260-mile multi-use trail is the longest loop trail underway through the American Southeast. The character of the loop ranges from resort towns to rural hamlets, from coastal dunes to springs. The loop links a national seashore, Florida State Parks, national monuments, national wildlife refuges, springs, and museums.

A journey through Brevard, Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns, and Putnam can all begin on the Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail!

The Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail is a multi-use recreational trail along a corridor that stretches through St. Johns and Putnam counties.

This 12-foot-wide, 19 mile-long, paved trail runs through beautiful agricultural landscapes and scenic routes. You can begin your adventure from several access points.

Starting in St. Johns County and traveling into Putnam County tends to be the popular route due to the ample parking at the eastern trailheads and the opportunity to visit the designated Florida Trail Town of Palatka mid-trip.

Vermont Blvd. Trailhead (GPS Lat/Long: 29.81569, -81.40269, St. Johns County): This small trailhead, located off Vermont Boulevard, includes a kiosk with a trail map and roadside parking only. This is the farthest east that you can access the trail, as the last mile runs east and dead-ends at the railroad tracks. If you start at this trailhead and travel west the length of the trail, you will ride approximately 35 miles round-trip.

Vermont Heights Trailhead (GPS Lat/Long: 29.80313, -81.41137, St. Johns County): This trailhead is approximately one mile from the Vermont Boulevard Trailhead. Managed by St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, this location includes a kiosk with a trail map, parking, restroom, and picnic area. If you start at this trailhead and travel west the length of the trail, you will travel approximately 34 miles round-trip.

Armstrong Park (GPS Lat/Long: 29.76242, -81.44736, St. Johns County): This trailhead, managed by St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, includes restrooms, parking, a picnic area and a playground. A kiosk with a trail map is located just west of the trailhead. This trailhead is approximately five miles from the Vermont Boulevard Trailhead and approximately 12 miles from the end of the trail in Putnam County.

Cora C. Harrison Preserve (GPS Lat/Long: 29.71619, -81.51528, St. Johns County): This trailhead, managed by St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, includes a restroom, parking, and a picnic area. A kiosk with a trail map is located just west of the trailhead. This trailhead is approximately nine miles from the Vermont Boulevard Trailhead and approximately seven miles from the end of the trail in Putnam County.

East River Road Trailhead (GPS Lat/Long: 29.66153, -81.60081, Putnam County) This small trailhead located on East River Road includes three roadside parking spaces. A kiosk with a map is located just west of this parking area, marking the end of the Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail in Putnam County.

Please take caution at intersections, as it is the responsibility of trail users to stop (oncoming traffic does not have a stop sign). There are two sections of the trail that cross U.S. 207; please take caution and use the signals when crossing.

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