Lake Overstreet Trail

The Lake Overstreet Trail is located in Tallahassee, Florida. It was originally cultivated for cotton and later became hunting land. It became a part of the Maclay Gardens State Park in 1994 and many of the hunting roads are now used for the trail. The trail is two loops including the Ravine Loop and the Lake Overstreet Loop. There are five trailheads, the most popular being the one across from Meridian Road. The easiest way to access the trail is to park at Forestmeadows Athletic Center and follow the concrete path to the trailhead. A Florida State Parks Pass is needed to access the park and can be purchased at the trailhead for one dollar. The trail is open to walkers, hikers, horseback riders, bikers and runners. Visitors are welcome to bring their dogs. There are sandy stretches of trail, as well as clay areas. Following the trail from Meridian Road, you will pass by the fence of Maclay School, one of the old hunting roads and Gum Pond. You will be on the Ravine Loop for a little over a mile before reaching the Lake Overstreet Loop. The trail is nearly five miles long and loops back to the starting point, making for an easy journey.