Old Starke Road

Trail Overview

Old Starke Road is an old country road that takes you from County Road 309D to the eastern part of the Etoniah Creek State Forest. It's another way to explore the area. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can turn into 2-foot deep mud holes after rainy days. The road is always wide enough for two vehicles to pass. 4WD and high clearance are recommended. All vehicles must be street legal. Located just to the south of the 819-acre Georges Lake, Etoniah Creek State Forest has 491 feet of lake frontage. Three shallow creeks (Falling Branch Creek, Etoniah Creek, and Rice Creek) meander through floodplain swamps and bottomland hardwoods. A daily-use or recreational permit is required to enter the State Forest.

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Difficulty

This is an easy, non-technical trail unless after heavy rain.

History

The Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail, a Florida Rails-to-Trails project, crosses the south side of the forest. The project converted an old railroad bed into a paved multi-use trail.

Technical Rating

Old Starke Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• SxS (60")
• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike