There are no minute markets and no portalets along the way. Two good hiking trails are near Rodman. The Florida National Scenic Trail winds north and south through the Ocala National Forest. It follows Rodman's south shore , crosses the Ocklawaha River at Rodman Dam and crosses the Cross Florida Barge Canal at Buckman Lock. A trip to Buckman Lock is a pleasant junket whether you are hiking or just want to do something a little different.
Boats lock through on the hour and on the half hour.
There is an observation platform where guests can get a good view of the locking operation. The lock is most active on days when a large bass tournament is launching from Palatka. The St. Johns Loop Trail's start and finish is just South of Buckman Lock. It is about a two mile hike. A two mile long equestrian trail also starts and ends south of Buckman Lock.