Jacksonville- Baldwin Rail Trail

The Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail is five miles outside of downtown Jacksonville, Florida. The trail offers guests of the city a chance to find nature and seclusion, even while they are near a large metropolitan city. The trail was built to run along a railroad corridor that is no longer used. Guests will move through wetlands, flat woods, and hardwood uplands as they take the trail.

Wildlife like hawks, songbirds, wild turkey, and white tailed deer can be found along the trail. Most of the trees cover the trail providing shade on the hot days. For some it can feel like walking through a tunnel since the dense trees and landscape create a darker atmosphere. Along the trail guests will cross over McGirts close to Camp Milton. This is a rich location for Civil War history. The trail can be accessed by Interstate 10 or 295. There are three trailheads in all. There is the Brandy Branch Road, Baldwin Trailhead and park and Imeson Road trailhead. Onsite there is parking, the trail and some restrooms.

The trail itself is 14.5 miles and paved. There is no fee to use the trail. Mountain bikes and horses are going to be allowed on the trail soon.