In addition to walking around artsy downtown and the cottages in the nearby historic district, Cedar Keys also offers some worthwhile and interesting nature trails within the town. You’d enjoy a nice walk on the Cemetery Point Trail and the Railroad Trestle Trail.
Cedar Key Railroad Trestle Nature Trail

This is an easy walk (2/3 of a mile round trip) along a peninsula that was part of the railroad bed of a passenger and freight railway that served Cedar Key from 1861 to 1932. Several dozen plants, trees, and wildflowers are labeled and described along the trail. Bayou and marsh on either side of the trail make it quite secluded and good habit for songbirds, waterfowl, and butterflies. Ospreys are a common sight overhead. While the display board at the beginning of the trail provides some of the history of the railroad, more historical background can be had at the history center at the corner of 2nd and D streets in downtown Cedar Key.
Cemetery Point Trail & Boardwalk
The 1200 feet long boardwalk section of the trail starts near the entrance to the Cedar Key Cemetery and runs through a marsh land adjacent to one the back bays and channels of the keys providing an opportunity to see waterfowl and osprey.
The boardwalk ends when it accesses Cemetery Point Park where the trail then winds through several exercise stations of the fitness trail that is in the park. While the walk is a pleasant nature trail stroll, those looking for more strenuous exercise can follow the posted routines at each of the fitness stations.
Nearby Hiking Trails – Cedar Keys Preserve
Explore other nearby trails in the Cedar Keys Preserve and Lower Suwanee River Wildlife Refuge.
Shell Mound and Dennis Creek Trails are in the Shell Mound Unit of the Lower Suwanee National Wildlife Refuge about a 7 mile drive from Cedar Key. The Dennis Creek Trail is a 1 mile loop with a boardwalk that leads from the mainland, across 3 bridges over a salt barren, to a coastal island and then returns. There is an observation deck overlooking a fresh water pond. It is a very easy walk with interesting changes in scenery.
Learn more here: Shell Mound Hiking and Nature Trails
Shell Mound RV Campground & Park
Nearby within walking distance of these two trails is Shell Mound County Park with a boat launch, picnic area, and RV sites. See more information about camping at Shell Mound Park here.
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