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Biking and hiking are second nature here in Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches. With more than 100 miles of trails to choose from with a variety of different levels, there is something for everyone. Florida’s nearly perfect year-round weather invites cyclists to hit the roads and trails regularly, and bicycling in Palm Coast and Flagler Beach is a growing sport.
Looking for an overview trail map? Click on the file in the upper right of this page to download the Complete Nature & Trails Guide. If you want a printed copy, you can request one by sending us an email at tourism@flaglerchamber.org.
Off-road adventurers will enjoy Graham Swamp Preserve. This trail is 6.5 miles of technical riding, making good use of the ridges and valleys to provide a constant elevation challenge. Off-road riding opportunities are also expanding in the area with the push from a newly organized off-road cycling club. The second trail completed in Palm Coast is just the first from the club. It’s located along the coast in the Hammock area, known as the Mala Compra trail. Looking for an easier ride? Many of the parks offer paved trails like the St. Joe Walkway / Linear Park with scenic Intracoastal views as well as those of the maritime forest and hardwood hammock.
The A1A Ocean Shore Scenic Highway begins at the Volusia/Flagler County line and extends north 7.3 miles to the northern city limits of
Beverly Beach. Scenic and historic A1A Highway links to the River & Sea Trail, which extends north to the Flagler/St. Johns county
line providing a continuous scenic corridor from county line to county line along A1A. The 72-mile segment of historic State Road A1A
abounds with white sandy beaches, ample recreational adventures, and history dating back before the birth of this county.
216 S. Third Street
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
386-439-1627
http://www.scenica1a.org
The Betty Steflik Memorial Preserve's 217 acres offer the visitor a unique view of the salt marsh and coastal scrub communities. Walk
the trails through the coastal scrub and stroll the boardwalk over the salt marsh for a close-up view of the plants and animals of
these marine communities in their natural habitat. Enjoy bird watching, fish from the pier, launch your boat from the Moody Boat
Launch for fun in the Intracoastal Waterway, or treat yourself to a picnic.
815 Moody Lane
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
386-313-4020
http://www.flaglercounty.org/facilities.aspx?page=detail&RID=1
We carry adult & kids bikes by the following manufacturers: Cannondale, Raleigh, Diamond Back, Jamis, GT & Schwinn! Road,
touring, mountain, recumbent, comfort & hybrid style bikes are in stock! Kids BMX bikes are available as well!
2900 N US1 Unit 3
Bunnell, FL 32110
386-313-2900
http://yourbicycledoctor.com/
The 150 acres of Bulow Plantation Ruins stand as a monument to the rise and fall of sugar plantations in East Florida. In 1836, the
Second Seminole War swept away the prosperous Bulow Plantation where the Bulow family grew sugar cane, cotton, rice and indigo. Ruins
of the former plantation, a sugar mill, a unique spring house, several wells and the crumbling foundations of the plantation house and
slave cabins show how volatile the Florida frontier was in the early 19th century. Today, a scenic walking trail leads visitors to the
sugar mill ruins, listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. The park has picnic facilities and an interpretive center that
tells the plantation's history. A boat ramp provides access for canoes and small powerboats to scenic Bulow Creek, a designated state
canoe trail. Anglers can fish from the dock or a boat.
County Road 2001
Flagler Beach , FL 32110
386-676-4050
http://floridastateparks.org
Visitors to the museum can visit a fully restored 1890s pioneer homestead, a turn of the last century, Dry Goods Store, five restored
buildings from a 1930s Depression-Era citrus operation, and a 5,000 square foot dairy barn formerly belonging to Governor of Florida,
Millard Caldwell. All of these exhibits were moved from their original locations and renovated with grant funds provided by the Florida
Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. The Florida Agricultural Museum is now open to the public on Wed. thru Sun. from
9am-5 pm with tours on the hour from 10 am-4pm.
7900 Old Kings Road
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386-446-7630
http://www.myagmuseum.com
This park is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and by the Intracoastal Waterway on the west. It has a variety of recreational
opportunities and is breathtaking. Activities: walking, camping, fishing, boat ramp, picnic, hiking, birding, pet friendly Open 365
days a year from 8:00 a.m. to Sunset. Now you can rent bikes, canoes, and kayaks at Gamble Rogers!
3100 South Oceanshore Blvd
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
386-517-2084
http://www.floridastateparks.org/gamblerogers/
This biking trail is fast with lots of ups and downs. The Swamp is often quite sandy, but this is managed by a good rain
fall. It is about 6.5 miles and has some good jumps and log runs. It is a momentum trail, so easy on the breaks because you
will need the speed for the hill coming up. The hiking trail has hills and slopes so make sure to wear your hiking boots for this
trail. It is also important to note that this trail does intertwine with the mountain bike trail. Please make sure to follow the signs
and stay on the hiking path. The Graham Swamp Conservation Area helps maintain the integrity and quality of northeast Florida's coastal
ecosystems and its associated ecological functions. The area supports a rich variety of wading birds, water fowl, and passerine bird
species, as well as deer, otters, foxes, and other mammals, and alligators. When conditions allow, visitors may hike, bicycle, fish
from the banks, view wildlife, and study nature.
5135 Colbert Lane
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386-313-4020
http://www.flaglercounty.org/facilities.aspx?search=1&CID=1&RID=8&Page=detail
Located south of CR 2006 between Dead Lake & County Road 305, this 1,005 acre preserve features boat launch facilities and a
boardwalk that winds through the swamp with overlooks on Haw Creek. Activities: walking, boating ramps, bird-watching, fishing,
canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and primitive group camping.
County Road 2007
Bunnell, FL 32110
386-313-4020
http://www.flaglerparks.com
Launch your boat for a fishing trip or a sightseeing cruise on the Intracoastal Waterway. Fish from the pier or simply relax and enjoy
the view. Stroll down the shaded walking trail. Activities: fishing, picnicking, walking, hiking, cycling, boat ramp, playground and
pavillions.
1000 Grady Prather Jr. Cove
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386-313-4020
http://www.flaglercounty.org/facilities.aspx?search=1&CID=1&RID=10&Page=detail
Mala Compra Road Beachfront Park offers trails through a maritime oak hammock and ocean scrub communities. There are extensive coquina
outcroppings along the shoreline. Hours of Operation: Sunrise to Sunset Daily.
115 Malacompra Road
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386-313-4020
http://www.flaglercounty.org/facilities.aspx?page=detail&RID=12
Located off A1A and Malacompra Road, The Mala Compra Plantation Greenway preserves the oak hammock along A1A through The Hammock to
Painters Hill. In Painters Hill, the greenway preserves areas of ocean scrub. Much of the greenway is adjacent to the separated
bicycle/pedestrian path along A1A from Marineland through Flagler Beach. Parking at the Malacompra Plantation on the west side of
A1A (Interacoastal Side) with access to the Greenway Trail across the east side of A1A. Hours of operation:
Sunrise to 11 p.m. Daily.
115 Malacompra Road
Palm Coast, FL 32137
http://www.flaglercounty.org/facilities.aspx?page=detail&RID=12
Malacompra Road Beachfront Park offers trails through a maritime oak hammock and ocean scrub community. This 36-acre park overlooks the
longest exposed outcropping of coquina rock, monuments of spectacular sculpting created by the rising sea 5,000 years ago on the
Florida East Coast. Activities: walking, sunbathing, bird watching, playground, ball fields, volleyball courts, picnicking, hiking,
cycling, beach access, parking.
115 Malacompra Road
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386-313-4020
http://www.flaglercounty.org/facilities.aspx?page=detail&RID=12
PC Bike carries a full line of bikes, clothing and accessories, and offers on-site repairs by highly skilled mechanics. PC Bike
also rents bikes too! Come and visit us and see that we truly mean it when we say, "PC Bike is YOUR Bike Shop!"
132 Palm Coast Prkwy NE
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386-447-2453
http://www.pcbike.com/
Princess Place Preserve is the crown jewel of Flagler County's preserves. This beautiful 1500 acre preserve is located at the
confluence of Pellicer Creek, Moody Creek, and the Matanzas River. This beautiful 1,500-acre preserve situated in the northern part of
Flagler County was purchased by Henry Cutting in 1886 and passed on to his widow Angela Mills Cutting Worden, who eventually
married Boris Scherbatoff, an exiled Russian prince. Angela assumed the title of princess and it was then that the once named
"Cherokee Grove" came to be known as "Princess Place. The original lodge built by Henry Cutting still stands as Flagler County's
oldest intact structure. Also on-site is Florida's very first in-ground swimming pool.
2500 Princess Place Preserve
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386-313-4020
http://www.flaglercounty.org/facilities.aspx?search=1CID=1&RID=18&Page=detail
The River to Sea Preserve is located on both sides of highway A1A at Marineland and is owned jointly by Flagler County and the Town of
Marineland. The 90-acre preserve offers walking trails, nature vistas, and ecological education opportunities as well as public access
to the beach. Visit our beachside boardwalk for a majestic view of the beach and ocean. Our canoe and kayak launch provides access
to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Matanzas River. Beaches, Bicycling, Birding, Camping - Group, Camping - Primitive, Canoe / Kayak
Launch, Fishing, Hiking / Nature Trail, Pets, Picnic Pavilion, Picnicking, Restroom Facilities, Showers, Day Visitors, and Wildlife
Viewing.
9805 N. Oceanshore Blvd.
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386-313-4020
http://www.flaglercounty.org/facilities.aspx?search=1&CID=1&RID=19&Page=detail
Roll 'n' Float Outfitters seeks to provide the finest opportunities for experiencing the river, ocean and beach that is here in the
southeast corner of Flagler County. We are located in Flagler Beach, Florida and surrounded by the incredible natural beauty of Gamble
Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area, North Peninsula State Park, Bulow Creek State Park and the Atlantic Ocean. Flagler Beach was
recently named one of America's Coolest Towns in Budget Travel Magazine and is one of the last true beach towns on the East Coast of
Florida. Here you will find a slow pace of life where golf carts are street legal and walking the beach is consistently voted as the
top attraction by visitors. We invite you to come visit us at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area and experience our unique
adventures. We guarantee that you will have fun with us and enjoy a relaxing time learning a new sport or taking your experience to
another level! - Standup Paddleboarding - Bicycles - Kayaks and Canoes - Custom Tours with your dog!
300 South Daytona Ave. #754
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
386-864-9844
http://www.rollnfloatoutfitters.com
Shell Bluff is a 60-acre park featuring fishing, a floating dock, playground, hiking trail, picnic pavilions, restrooms, and
a boat launching facility on Crescent Lake. It is located in the community of Andalusia on State Road 100, just east of the Putnam
County line.
State Road 100 W
Bunnell, FL 32110
386-313-4020
http://www.flaglercounty.org/facilities.aspx?search=1&CID=1&RID=20&Page=detail
Located on N. 17th St. at Daytona Avenue in Flagler Beach this park offers a jogging and exercise trail complete with exercise stations
and equipment along the way. The mulch trail wings through native vegetation on the northern portion of the park. A bike
and pedestrian trail winds through the southern part with benches for a restful stop to view nature and relax. There is a canoe/kayak
launch site available.
N 17th Street
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
386-517-2031
http://www.cityofflaglerbeach.com
St. Joe Walkway/Palm Coast Linear Park is located in the hammock area. This beautiful shaded walkway exhibits the true beauty of
Florida and can be enjoyed by everyone. Activities: walking, jogging, hiking, bird watching, cycling, picnicking, playground area,
shuffleboard, pet friendly.
305 Palm Coast Parkway
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386-986-2323
http://www.palmcoastgov.com
Although the formal gardens are the centerpiece of this park, Washington Oaks is also famous for the unique shoreline of coquina rock
formations that line its Atlantic beach. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River, this property was once owned by a
distant relative of President George Washington. The gardens were established by Louise and Owen Young who purchased the land in 1936
and built a winter retirement home. They named it Washington Oaks and, in 1965, donated most of the property to the State. The gardens
make remarkable use of native and exotic species, from azaleas and camellias to the exquisite bird of paradise, sheltered within a
picturesque oak hammock. Visitors can picnic and fish from either the beach or the seawall along the Matanzas River. A number of short
trails provide opportunities for hiking and bicycling. Visitors can learn about the park's natural and cultural resources in the
visitor center. Located two miles south of Marineland on State Road A1A.
6400 N Oceanshore Boulevard
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386-446-6780
http://www.floridastateparks.org/washingtonoaks/
This utterly stunning recreation area is nestled in the existing canopied trees along the Intracoastal Waterway. The facility will
serve as a natural trailhead to our popular St. Joe Walkway/Linear Park pathways, as well as to the newly completed trail through
Graham Swamp. Activities include fishing, biking, hiking, playground, picnic pavillions and restrooms.
150 N. Park Road
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386-986-2323
http://www.palmcoastgov.com/City/Attractions/Waterfront/
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