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Alafia River State Park | Florida State Parks
This makes it a hot spot for mountain bikers who traverse the scenic and challenging International Mountain Bike Association trails. Equestrians and hikers can explore 20 miles of hilly trails through forests and flatwoods, stopping to relax ...
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Read article →Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area Trails in Christmas | VISIT FLORIDA
Experience wild Florida at Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area, a 30,000-acre natural wonderland along the St. Johns River. Winding creeks, shady cabbage palm...
added Jul 18, 2026
Read article →Tiger Creek Preserve | The Nature Conservancy in Florida
Visit Tiger Creek Preserve to spot endangered animals and plants that exist nowhere else on Earth. Explore more than 10 miles of beautiful hiking trails open year-round!
added Jul 16, 2026
Read article →Fort Clinch State Park | Florida State Parks
The park is known for its gopher tortoises, painted buntings and other species of wildlife. Camping, fishing, shelling and shark-tooth hunting are popular activities. ... Greetings from Fort Clinch.
added Jul 15, 2026
Read article →Little Manatee River Hiking Trail – Florida Hikes
Reach the sign at the start of the loop. Turn right to cross the boardwalk through the bayhead swamp. Wander back through the oak hammock and down the fenceline, reaching the parking area at 6.5 miles. ... Red: Little Manatee River Hiking Trail. Purple: Cross Trail. Blue: Campsite Spur. Green: Sandp…
added Jul 13, 2026
Read article →Ravine Gardens, Palatka – Florida Hikes
Ravine Gardens State Park melds historic planted public gardens with the intriguing setting of a steephead ravine with springs burbling at its bottom. ... Disclosure: As authors and affiliates, we receive earnings when you buy through our links.
added Jul 12, 2026
Read article →Circle B Bar Reserve - Wikipedia
Sites are selected for their excellent birdwatching, wildlife viewing, or educational opportunities. Circle B Bar contains 3.5 miles (5.6 km)s of unpaved hiking/biking trails and is connected to the paved Fort Fraser Trail by the 0.6-mile paved Fort Fraser-Circle B Bar Connector Trail, which runs fr…
added Jul 10, 2026
Read article →Highlands Hammock State Park Nature Trails – Florida Hikes
Highlands Hammock Cypress Boardwalk ... Hammock State Park in Sebring, the Ancient Hammock Trail shows off the glory of towering cabbage palms and live oaks centuries old....
added Jul 9, 2026
Read article →Ocean to Lake Trail Hiking and Backpacking Guide
The best option is to leave your car inside the Jonathan Dickinson State park then take an Uber or Lyft to the western terminus at Lake Okeechobee and start hiking east back to your car.
added Jul 8, 2026
Read article →Yearling Trail, Ocala National Forest
On this 5.3-mile loop, walk the landscape and discover the history that inspired Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Yearling in the Ocala National Forest.
added Jul 6, 2026
Read article →Topsail Hill Preserve State Park | Florida State Parks
The coastline here is truly special. The park’s namesake, Topsail Hill, is a dune that rises 25 feet above sea level. ... There are over 10 miles of trails at Topsail Hill Preserve.
added Jul 5, 2026
Read article →Big Talbot Island State Park | Florida State Parks
Bring a bicycle, in-line skates or a stroller and enjoy the 3.9-mile off-road paved multi-use Timucuan Trail that runs parallel to A1A with breathtaking overlooks of Spoonbill Pond at the northern boardwalk section.
added Jul 4, 2026
Read article →Florida Trail, Econfina Creek – Florida Hikes
A tiny flow of clear-blue water rises from Tupelo Spring on the left, a remarkable water feature submerged near the shore. ... Leaving the creek, the trail heads westward, climbing to the rim of tall sandy bluffs on a horseshoe curve in Econfina Creek.
added Jul 3, 2026
Read article →Visit GTM Research Reserve | Hours & Directions
On the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m., visitors can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula as well as the natural biodiversity, during a guided hike. Find out about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples used estuarine resources, ...
added Jul 1, 2026
Read article →Osprey and Pelican Trails, Honeymoon Island State Park
On a barrier island just north of Clearwater Beach, the Osprey and Pelican Trails at Honeymoon Island State Park offers a close-up look at a rookery of ospreys. Dunedin (28.071667, -82.832267) 2.5 miles Honeymoon Island State Park
added Jun 30, 2026
Read article →Garden of Eden Trail | Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve – Florida Hikes
Try one of Florida’s toughest day hikes on for size: local legend has it this was the Garden of Eden, and from the lush forests and rare flora along this trek, they might be on to something. Bristol (30.454612, -84.970451) 4.2 miles Apalachicola ...
added Jun 27, 2026
Read article →Florida Trail, Green Swamp West – Florida Hikes
This hike traverses the southernmost portion of the tract between two trailheads, enabling an easy linear day hike. Loop options are also possible using the trails of Bigfoot Wilderness Camp.
added Jun 26, 2026
Read article →Lake Kissimmee State Park – Florida Hikes
Sixteen miles of well-marked trails connect oak hammocks to prairies to the shores of Lake Kissimmee itself. Backpackers will delight in two backcountry camping areas set in beauty spots.
added Jun 25, 2026
Read article →Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway | Florida State Parks
When making a camping reservation for the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, you will need to look for these specific campground names in the reservation system. ... With more than 70,000-plus acres and 290 miles of trails for bikers, ...
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Read article →Highlands Hammock State Park | Florida State Parks
To see these natural wonders, hike any of our nine trails, including an elevated boardwalk through a cypress swamp. Make sure to travel our 3-mile bike loop, or take the tram for those who prefer to sit back and leisurely take it all in.
added Jun 23, 2026
Read article →Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
Mike, mist, and the Cherry Cabin (3/1/2007) On Tuesday evening after work, I took a trek up to Keystone Heights to meet up with my buddy Mike DeWitt, whose sole purpose in life these days is to hike the Florida Trail, absorb the essence of Florida, and blend it all into a blog and features for the T…
added Jun 21, 2026
Read article →San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park | Florida State Parks
The South Trailhead (hiking trails only) is located at 11101 Millhopper Road, Gainesville, FL, 32653. Download georeferenced hiking, biking and equestrian trail maps (PDF) ... Enjoy the preserve by yourself, with a friend or even a four legged ...
added Jun 20, 2026
Read article →Sink to Rise Trail, O’Leno State Park – Florida Hikes
Following a subterranean portion of the Santa Fe River at High Springs, the 5.7 mile linear Sink to Rise Trail connects O'Leno State Park to River Rise Preserve.
added Jun 19, 2026
Read article →Trails at Lake Louisa | Florida State Parks
There are 20 miles of unpaved trails throughout the park. For those looking for a shorter walk, there is a half-mile nature trail located at the Lake Louisa parking lot.
added Jun 17, 2026
Read article →Best hikes and trails in Suwannee River State Park | AllTrails
Great views along Suwannee River. ... According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Suwannee River State Park is Balanced Rock Trail, which has a 4.3 star rating from 225 reviews.
added Jun 16, 2026
Read article →Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park | Florida State Parks
... Although sinkholes are common in Florida, Devil’s Millhopper is unique because it is one of the few places in Florida where more than 100 feet of geologic rock layers are exposed.
added Jun 15, 2026
Read article →Little Big Econ State Forest – Florida Hikes
A popular destination for outdoor recreation near Orlando, Little Big Econ State Forest has more than 50 miles of hiking, biking, paddling, and equestrian trails.
added Jun 14, 2026
Read article →Bradwell Bay Wilderness via Florida Trail | Map, Guide - Florida | AllTrails
Backpacker Magazine listed this as one of the ten toughest dayhikes in America once, and it is difficult during the summer wet season. Not necessarily physically, but because you'll be chest deep in blackwater in a hot-as-hell ancient swamp, ...
added Jun 12, 2026
Read article →Florida Trail, Aucilla Sinks – Florida Hikes
It’s less than a half mile north ... first. Hiking northbound from Goose Pasture Rd to Long Suffering Rd, the Aucilla Sinks section runs compass south (trail north) with the river always to your west (trail east)....
added Jun 11, 2026
Read article →Hiking the Trails | Florida State Parks
The Bayview Scenic Trail is approximately 1.6 miles and traverses through pine flatwoods along the St. Joseph Bay. This trail is pet friendly. The Wilderness Preserve Trail offers a 6-mile hiking trail in the northernmost part of the Peninsula.
added Jun 10, 2026
Read article →Fort Pickens, Gulf Islands National Seashore – Florida Hikes
It is one of the larger National Park campgrounds, with 211 campsites arranged around a series of five loops, Loop A through Loop E. Loop B has only 13 sites but it’s the nicest of the bunch, set under an oak hammock.
added Jun 9, 2026
Read article →Hillsborough River State Park – Florida Hikes
It’s a gentle walk suitable for ... it provides access to two trails on the north side of the river–the Baynard Trail and the Seminole Woods Trail....
added Jun 7, 2026
Read article →Big Shoals State Park | Florida State Parks
To top it off, some of the only whitewater in Florida may be found along this section of the river. ... With over 28 miles of trails, Big Shoals State Park offers opportunities to hike, bike, walk, run or generally experience this amazing place.
added Jun 6, 2026
Read article →Withlacoochee State Forest Trails – Florida Hikes
For permits and questions: ... · Annutteliga Hammock Trail Explore fascinating karst topography with exposed limestone under a shady canopy in the Withlacoochee State Forest, passing a primitive camping area along this 4.8 mile loop. Citrus Hiking Trail 39.1 ...
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Read article →Best hikes and trails in Osceola National Forest | AllTrails
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Osceola National Forest is Olustee Battlefield Loop, which has a 4.3 star rating from 66 reviews. This trail is 1.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 6 ft.
added Jun 6, 2026
Read article →Florida Caverns State Park | Florida State Parks
... Florida Caverns is the only state park in Florida where visitors can take a guided tour through a large cave system and see spectacular examples of cave formations including stalactites, stalagmites, columns and flowstone.
added Jun 5, 2026
Read article →Wekiwa Springs State Park | Florida State Parks
With emerald springs feeding the ... wildlife or cooling off on a summer day. Miles of trails beg to be explored on foot, bike or horseback, and canoes and kayaks are available on-site....
added Jun 5, 2026
Read article →Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park | Florida State Parks
Kissimmee Prairie is a land dominated by the great blue sky. Part of the Everglades headwaters, the preserve protects the largest remaining tract of Florida dry prairie, an ecosystem shaped by cycles of flooding and fire.
added Jun 4, 2026
Read article →St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge – Florida Hikes
Thanks to many trailheads easily accessed from US 98, day hiking portions of the Florida Trail in the refuge is easy to do. These are segments of the Florida Trail which we describe in detail. Florida Trail, Apalachee Bay 14.3 miles. Hugging ...
added Jun 4, 2026
Read article →Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park | Florida State Parks
Janes Memorial Scenic Drive is the main access point to the majority of hiking and biking trails in the park. Janes is a 6-mile dirt road that be accessed from State Road 29. Visitors can hike or bike at numbered gates along the drive or an additional 4.5 miles of Janes that is closed to vehicle tra…
added Jun 3, 2026
Read article →Ancient Hammock Trail - Highlands Hammock State Park — Old-Growth Forest Network
Highlands Hammock - with more rare ... are preserved. Visitors can walk the trails where the Florida panther and black bear quietly pass beneath the ancient, towering oaks of a magnificent hydric hammock....
added Jun 3, 2026
Read article →Torreya State Park – Florida Hikes
Torreya Hiking Trail One of the most rugged hikes in Florida, the Torreya Hiking Trail treats you to an scenic landscape of ravines and bluffs rising 300 feet above the Apalachicola River.
added Jun 3, 2026
Read article →Hiking Trails - Everglades National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
National Park Service Search · Cancel · Everglades · National Park Florida · Info · Alerts · Maps · Calendar · Fees · Loading alerts · Dismiss · more information on current conditions... Dismiss · View all alerts · Last updated: January 26, 2026 ·
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Read article →Best hikes and trails in Canaveral National Seashore | AllTrails
Since ancient times, this barrier island has provided sanctuary to both people and wildlife. Many threatened animals find refuge here, including sea turtles who nest on its shores. Like Indians and early settlers, you too can find tranquility. Swim in the ocean. Fish in the lagoon. Stroll down a woo…
added Jun 2, 2026
Read article →Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park | Florida State Parks
Eight trails, including the 16-mile paved Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail, allow one to experience a diversity of habitats and to observe wildlife in plenty. ... More than 20 distinct biological communities provide a rich array of habitats ...
added Jun 2, 2026
Read article →Jonathan Dickinson State Park | Florida State Parks
The nature and history of the park come to life through exhibits and displays in the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center. Programs for kids or the whole family are also offered here. Sign up for our friends group e-newsletter to learn more about programs and events. ... With ove…
added Jun 1, 2026
Read article →Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary – Florida Hikes
Weaving beneath a canopy knit by old-growth cypress trees in a majestic swamp forest, the boardwalk at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is one of Florida’s best hikes. Naples (26.375724, -81.603725) 2.3 miles Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed
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Read article →Blackwater River State Forest – Florida Hikes
... Two sides of the Yellow River (4/23/2013) Hiking through the Yellow River Ravines section on the Panhandle Trace Hike was a new experience for us all, as it's a newly opened segment of trail near Milton.
added May 31, 2026
Read article →Myakka River State Park | Florida State Parks
This is the Myakka River, Florida’s first state-designated wild and scenic river, and it flows through a vast expanse of unspoiled wetlands, prairies, hammocks, and pinelands that make up Myakka River State Park. Boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the water while hik…
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Read article →Eight Florida State Parks with Amazing Trails | Florida State Parks
This preserve state park is the largest and most intact remnant of Florida's east coast savannas. Almost 10 miles of multi-use trails offer a tour of scrub and marsh landscapes alive with birds and colorful wildflowers. 8. Falling Waters State Park - Boardwalks and unpaved trails at this Panhan…
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Read article →10 Best hikes and trails in Apalachicola National Forest | AllTrails
According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 camping trails in Apalachicola National Forest and the most popular is Camel Lake Loop with an average 4.3 star rating from 51 community reviews.
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Read article →Hiking - Big Cypress National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
Big Cypress · National Preserve Florida · Info · Alerts · Maps · Calendar · Fees · Loading alerts · Dismiss · more information on current conditions... Dismiss · View all alerts · Last updated: August 11, 2025 · 33100 Tamiami Trail East ...
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Read article →Florida Trail, Ocala – Florida Hikes
Spanning 72.3 from the birthplace ... scrub forest, the Ocala section is Florida’s top backpacking destination. Paisley to Palatka (28.976709, -81.550201) 72.3 miles Florida National Scenic Trail ... 72.2 miles. If there is one place that is the heart of the Florida Trail, it is the Ocala section,…
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Read article →10 Best trails and hikes in Melbourne | AllTrails
Starting at Claude Edge Front Street Park, this scenic paved path crosses Memorial Bridge heading east, offering trail-goers stunning views of the Indian River and Melbourne’s waterfront skyline. The route climbs gently over the bridge, with cooling breezes and frequent sights of boats below. Idea…
added May 31, 2026
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