Special Thanks and Appreciation go to Milledge Murphey, Ph.D., for his years of service and work with these Historic Trails… The hiking trails in Florida are forever in your debt!

1. FORT CLINCH HISTORIC TRAIL
2. FORT CLINCH ENVIRONMENTAL TRAIL
3. FORT MATANZAS HISTORIC TRAIL
4. FORT CAROLINE HISTORIC TRAIL
5. ST. AUGUSTINE HISTORIC TRAIL
6. OSCEOLA OLUSTEE HISTORIC TRAIL
 

For further information, please contact:
Jackson Koontz
PO Box 6878
Ocala, FL 34478
jacksonkoontz@gmail.com (best way)
 

These trails offer various activities such as ocean and lake swimming, camping, historic forts and museums, and other historic sites in addition to the trail itself.
These trails have a questionnaire available to help the hikers learn more about the trail they are on, as well, some have a patch available upon completion of the trail.

1.) Fort Clinch Historic Trail
Length of trail: 16 miles
Time to complete trail: varies
Description: Trail includes visiting historic Fernandina, Fort Clinch Sate Park, and other historic landmarks.
Activities: In the area, fishing is allowed in designated places and swimming is allowed with proper adult supervision.

2.) Fort Clinch Environmental Trail
Length of trail: 6 miles
Time to complete trail: 2 – 3 hours
Description: The park contains as many as 124 different birds and 79 different plants which may be identified during the hike.
Activities: The trail provides opportunities for nature studies and conservation projects.

3.) Fort Matanzas Historic Trail
Length of trail: 2 miles
Time to complete trail: 1 – 2 hours
Description: Trail consists of a boat trip to the Fort at the national monument and a nature hike. Activities: Camping is not offered at the Fort Matanzas area but is offered near St. Augustine.

4.) Fort Caroline Historic Trail
Length of trail: 5.37 miles
Time to complete trail: 2.5 hours
Description: Trail contains a tour of the Fort and is supplemented with a nature trail.
Activities: In addition to the hiking trail, the park also has biking trails. Fishing is allowed in designated areas.

5.) St. Augustine Historic Trail
Length of trail: 8 miles
Time to complete trail: varies
Description: Trail includes various sites throughout the historic city of St. Augustine.
Activities: Additional site seeing can be taken on.

6.) Osceola – Olustee Historic Trail
Length of trail: 22.4 and/or 10.8 miles
Time to complete trail: 1 long day or 2 days with a backpack.
Description: Trail includes a visit to the Osceola Olustee Battlefield monument along with many aspects of nature along this relatively tough and wet trek.
Activities: Swimming is available at ponds and rivers.