Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park Bike Trail

On December 25, 2013 we bicycled on the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park Bike Trail. The trail is located in Florida, near Tampa and is 6.5 miles long. It connects to the Suncoast trail which runs along rt. 589. You can reach the Starkey Wilderness park by taking either rt 19, 589 or rt 75 and exiting onto rt 54. Turn north onto Starkey Blvd and the entrance is a few miles up and on your right. There is a $2 charge to enter the park and you can use a credit card or cash. There are a number of parking areas along the road beyond the information center. Be aware that Florida law requires bicyclists to wear helmets.
Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park Bike Trail.

Parking Lot 8 Shelter 5
This is the best lot to park in for accessing the bike trail.
Parking Lot
This parking lot also features a large covered picnic area.
Picnic Table at Trail Entrance
Bathrooms
There are also bathrooms at Lot 2.
Hiking Trails
Bikes are not allowed on hiking trails.
Trail Rules
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Trail View
Trail Conditions
Portions of this trail may be flodded during the wet season.
Spanish Moss