Brevard County Trails Horse trails in Parks and Recreation Sanctuaries

Volusia County Horse Trails Volusia County government trails program

Ace of Hearts Ranch
Escorted trail rides in Central Brevard County

Desert Acres Escorted Trail Rides in the Cocoa area

Buck Lake Conservation Area (St. Johns River Water Management District) The Buck Lake tract consists of natural woodlands and wetlands that have been used historically for pine and hardwood timber production and cattle ranching. The ridge found in the eastern part of the property supports scrubby flatwoods and oak hammock that provide appropriate habitat for scrub jays. A basin swamp community dominates the eastern third of the property. This swamp and depression marsh receive surface water runoff from adjacent uplands and discharge into a wet prairie that makes up the headwaters of Six Mile Creek. This creek runs southward to Salt Lake, Loughman Lake and eventually to the St. Johns River. The western portion of the property features a large floodplain marsh and a marsh lake, Buck Lake. The property protects regionally significant habitat for several plant and animal species and provides floodwater retention to slow downstream flooding.

In southeastern Volusia County and northwestern Brevard County, north of State Road (SR) 46 and west of I-95.

Bull Creek Wildlife Management Area (St. Johns River Water Management District) This property was acquired for flood control as part of the Upper St. Johns River Basin Project. This area provides flood protection in storm events and public recreation opportunities. An 8.6-mile loop drive starts at the check station near the entrance, where a brochure is available for a self-guided tour. The Florida Trail Asociation maintains the portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail that passes through the property. Friends of Bull Creek, a volunteer group, supports the management of the site with activities such as cleanup.

South of U.S. 192 in Osceola County, about eight miles east of Holopaw.

Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area (St. Johns River Water Management District) Nestled between the Ocklawaha and St. Johns rivers is the 26,841-acre Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area with hardwood river swamps, pine flatwoods, and improved pastures punctuated with small depression ponds and hardwood hammocks. On Caravelle you can participate in special opportunity dove hunts and supervised youth small game hunts, as well as quota hunts for deer and feral hog. Horses are welcome, and ample parking.

Putnam County; from I-95 take exit 88 (SR 40) west to Ocala National Forest. Turn north onto SR 19 to multiple entrances (approximately 20 miles).

Clark Bay Conservation Area (St. Johns River Water Management District) The uplands of the conservation area are comprised mainly of wet and mesic flatwoods. These communities have been altered extensively by past silvicultural (tree farming) activities. They were affected by the 1998 wildfires and are in various stages of restoration. The uplands drain into several large basin swamps that form two streams, Deep Creek and Little Haw Creek. The creeks are main tributaries for Lake Woodruff Basin and Crescent Lake Basin, respectively. The wetlands within the conservation area are largely intact.

In Volusia County, north of U.S. 92 and east of SR 11.

Crescent Lake Conservation Area (St. Johns River Water Management District) Crescent Lake Conservation Area serves as a buffer for Crescent Lake. Seventy-five percent of this area is within the lake’s floodplain and provides water storage and protection. Haw Creek Preserve and Haw Creek Preserve State Park protect wetlands and water quality for approximately two miles along Haw Creek. The Flagler County park, Haw Creek Preserve, contains a wide variety of plant communities, from marsh and riverine swamp along Haw Creek to longleaf slash pine and pasture in the northeastern reach of this tract.

Northeast of Seville and southwest of Bunnell, at the south end of Crescent Lake in Flagler and Volusia counties.

Florida Horseback Trail Rides
Take a horse ride deep into the Space Coast forests near Titusville, Cocoa Beach and Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida

Florida Horse Trail Directory (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services)
There are currently 18 state forests and 26 state parks in Florida offering horse trails.

Florida Greenways and Trails
Explore recreatiolnal maps and descriptions of greenways and trails throughout the state.

Florida State Parks
Listing of all Florida State Parks and those that feature horse trails

Newnans Lake Conservation Area (North Tract)
Riding trails in the St. Johns River Management District near Palatka, Florida

Pine Island Conservation Area

Wekiwa Springs State Park
Thirteen miles of trails provide opportunities for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. Located at the headwaters of the Wekiva River, the beautiful vistas within this park offer a glimpse of what Central Florida looked like when Timucuan Indians fished and hunted these lands. Just one hour from most central Florida attractions, Wekiwa Springs offers visitors the opportunity to relax in a natural setting, enjoy a picnic, or take a swim in the cool spring. Canoeists and kayakers can paddle along the Wekiva River and Rock Springs Run. Thirteen miles of trails provide opportunities for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. Options for camping include a full facility campground and primitive camping areas. Canoe and kayak rentals are available. For information about rentals, call (407) 884 4311.