Nature Trails of Nassau County
Every trail mapped and detailed for your exploration — from coastal boardwalks to deep forest paths.
Trail Directory
Fort Clinch State Park Trails
Multiple trail loops through maritime hammock and coastal dunes. The Willow Pond Trail offers excellent wildlife viewing. Beach access and historic fort included.
📍 2601 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Egan's Creek Greenway
Paved and boardwalk trails through maritime hammock, salt marsh, and freshwater wetlands. Over 200 bird species recorded. Connects to Amelia Island Trail.
📍 1000 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Amelia Island Trail
Paved multi-use trail running from Amelia Island State Park to Peters Point Beach Park. Popular for cycling, jogging, and walking. Connects to Egan's Creek Greenway.
📍 Runs along Amelia Island, FL
Big Talbot Island — Blackrock Trail
Short but stunning trail leading to the famous Boneyard Beach — a surreal landscape of weathered live oak and cedar skeletons on the shoreline.
📍 12157 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Little Talbot Island Nature Trails
Trails through coastal strand and maritime forest. Beach hiking along an undeveloped Atlantic shoreline. One of the most pristine barrier island experiences in Florida.
📍 12157 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Timucuan Trail State and National Parks
The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve encompasses 46,000 acres of wetlands, waterways, and trails. Includes Kingsley Plantation, Fort Caroline, and Theodore Roosevelt Area.
📍 12713 Fort Caroline Rd, Jacksonville, FL
Theodore Roosevelt Area
Part of the Timucuan Preserve with trails through tidal marshes and coastal hammock. Panoramic views of the Fort George River. Excellent birding location.
📍 13165 Mt Pleasant Rd, Jacksonville, FL
Thomas Creek Conservation Area
A hidden gem in western Nassau County with flatwoods trails, creek crossings, and excellent opportunities for solitude. Part of the Northeast Florida Timberlands Trail system.
📍 Western Nassau County, FL
Cary State Forest Trails
Expansive trail system through longleaf pine flatwoods, cypress swamps, and oak hammocks. Equestrian, hiking, and mountain biking trails available. Fire tower for panoramic views.
📍 7575 Pavilion Rd, Bryceville, FL 32009
Ralph E. Simmons Memorial State Forest
Trails through pine flatwoods and hardwood hammocks in western Nassau County. Popular for horseback riding, hiking, and nature observation.
📍 Hilliard, FL 32046