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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 ...

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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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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.

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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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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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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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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…

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