Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Parking

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6.15 km

Great gravel path in the preserve

Highlight • Trail

Nice nature preserve with miles of nice gravel. Lots of big trees, plenty of shade and opportunities to see many migratory birds

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15.0 km

Guana River Wildlife Management Area

Highlight • Natural

The Guana River Wildlife Management Area is a coastal region featuring salt marshes, maritime hammocks, and pine flatwoods. It offers miles of trails to explore, providing opportunities to encounter wildlife along the way.

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16.2 km

Booths Pond

Highlight • Lake

This charming smaller pond, situated adjacent to Lake Ponte Vedra along Hammock Loop in the Guana River Wildlife Management Area, provides a nice break point to appreciate the water view.

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17.2 km

Guana River East Overlook Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Guana River Wildlife Management Area's lookout towers offer stunning views over shallow, saltwater marshes where you might see wading birds like kingfishers and rails. Keep an eye out for …

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23.6 km

Guana River Marsh Overlook Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Guana River Wildlife Management Area's lookout towers offer stunning views over shallow, saltwater marshes and upland forests. Watch for wading birds like kingfishers and rails, or terrestrial wildlife like deer and raccoons.

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35.2 km

Castle along the Route (ECG)

Highlight • Castle

Someone really went all out here with a "medieval castle". You can't access the property because it's private property.

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39.1 km

Vilano Beach

Highlight • Beach

Vilano Beach is a pleasant, under-appreciated gem near St. Augustine, surrounded by a charming art deco town. Be aware that there's a steeper underwater dropoff here, with stronger currents and heavier surf than in some other nearby beaches.

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40.9 km

Pedestrian Overpass to the Beach

Highlight • Bridge

on the Americans are inventive, beach access with a difference

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73.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

20.8 km

16.0 km

3.26 km

2.97 km

419 m

129 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

28.4 km

7.68 km

7.31 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 April

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Great gravel path in the preserve

Guana River Wildlife Management Area

Booths Pond

Guana River East Overlook Tower

Guana River Marsh Overlook Tower

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