Lake Butler trail keeps Union's railroad line visible
The Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail gives Union County a public way to read an old rail corridor from the ground.
Lake Butler has a trail story with a railroad line underneath it.
The Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail has a paved section beginning at the Lake Butler trailhead in Union County. The larger corridor follows an old rail line running toward Palatka, with pieces open in sections.
Union County can feel small on a statewide map. The trail shows how a small county still sits inside bigger Florida travel patterns. First came rails. Then came roads. Now part of the old line is a public trail for bikes and walks.
Trails do not have to be wild to be interesting. Sometimes the story is in the straight line, the old rail bed, and the towns it connects.
Before going, check the current trail page for open segments, parking, surface details, restrooms, and weather. Do not assume the whole planned corridor is one finished ride. Treat the Lake Butler piece as a local window into a longer rail-trail idea.
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Official sources
- Florida State Parks - Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail experiences
- Visit Florida - Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail
Last checked against these sources: July 1, 2026.
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