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Caravelle Ranch WMA Hiking Trail

4.1 ★★★★☆ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Palatka, Florida · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Caravelle Ranch WMA Hiking Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

What runners say about Caravelle Ranch WMA Hiking Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (8 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

There are quite a few trails here making for an enjoyable and longasting experience. Very quiet location with minimal vehicle noise once you get away from the road. This place is perfect for hiking, bicycling and horse back riding. Be prepared for ticks though.

★★★★★ — Wind , Mar 2026

This was a really nice spot to hike lots of shade on most paths but I would recommend going down the path on the road in the mornings or on a cooler day as there isn't shade on that part of the trail

★★★★★ — Richard , Sep 2025

My husband and I love these hiking trails and come here often in fall, winter and spring. Mosquitos are too active in summer. The trails are peaceful and beautiful. We rarely see another hiker.

★★★★★ — Lisa , Dec 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Where to find Caravelle Ranch WMA Hiking Trail

F7V4+77, Palatka, FL 32177

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.