Starkey Wilderness Preserve is a nature conservation project open to the public. The park is named after Jay B. Starkey, a cattle rancher who bought and donated hundreds of acres. Visitors can find pine flatwoods, cypress domes, freshwater marshes, stream and lake swamps, sandhills, and scrub over an 8,500-acre ecosystem.

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Starkey Park Wilderness Trails Loop

9.15km

02:18

10m

Hike the 5.7-mile Starkey Park Wilderness Trails Loop through diverse Florida ecosystems, spotting wildlife and historical sites.

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Starkey Park Trail loop from River Ridge

7.71km

01:56

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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