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1 / 14 Paddling in Collier-Seminole State Park FDEP

2 / 14 Horseback riders in Picayune Strand State Forest Florida Forest Service

3 / 14 Bicyclists at Cross Florida Greenway Visitor's Center John Moran

4 / 14 West Orange Trail in downtown Winter Garden Doug Alderson

5 / 14 Buck in Rock Springs Run State Reserve Donald Brouillard

6 / 14 Paddling the Wacissa River Doug Alderson

7 / 14 Hillsborough River foot bridge Jeffrey Fillmore

8 / 14 Hiking through Collier-Seminole State Park FDEP

9 / 14 Alum Bluff campsite, Apalachicola River Blueway Doug Alderson

10 / 14 Big Shoals on the Suwannee River Doug Alderson

11 / 14 Bobcat on historic dredge, Collier-Seminole State Park Peter Piercy

12 / 14 Mangrove fox squirrel in Collier-Seminole State Park FDEP

13 / 14 Florida Trail along the Econ River Doug Alderson

14 / 14 Hickory Mound area along Big Bend Coast Doug Alderson

Featured Trails

Florida National Scenic Trail East Coast Greenway Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail Torreya State Park Hiking Trails Cayo Costa State Park Palatlakaha Run Paddling Trail Blackwater River State Forest - Juniper Creek Trail Goethe State Forest Gainesville - Hawthorne Trail State Park JW Corbett Wildlife Management Area Trails

Florida National Scenic Trail

Florida is a land of natural wonders. From the world's only Everglades to the sparkling white quartz dunes of Northwest Florida, the Sunshine State hosts an incredible diversity of habitats. Winding its way through forests of dwarf cypress, tangled thickets of saw palmetto, open prairies bursting with wildflowers, and deep ravines lined with mountain laurel and rhododendron, the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) enables visitors to explore landscapes found nowhere else in the nation. Including side trails and alternate routes, the FNST stretches more than 1,400 miles across Florida. It... More »

East Coast Greenway

The East Coast Greenway is a multi-use pathway for traffic-free travel connecting major cities along the eastern seaboard between Canada and Key West. The East Coast Greenway Alliance (ECGA) mobilizes resources to link existing trails and develops new trails to fill the gaps to form this "Urban Appalachian Trail."Florida boasts the longest portion of Greenway with the most miles of completed trail. North to south, the Greenway enters Fernandina Beach, Florida, and the Timucuan Trail (from St. Marys, Georgia, via the Cumberland Sound Ferry) then continues 585 miles to Key West, the United... More »

Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail

Beginning at Big Lagoon State Park near Pensacola, extending around the Florida peninsula and Keys, and ending at Fort Clinch State Park near the Georgia border, the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail (commonly referred to as The CT) is a 1,515-mile sea kayaking paradise. The trail includes every Florida coastal habitat type, from barrier island dune systems to salt marsh to mangroves. Several historical sites and points of interest are accessible by kayak along with colorful fishing communities and urban centers. The CT is divided into 26 segments. Each segment is unique, ranging... More »

Torreya State Park Hiking Trails

With panoramic views atop the bluffs of Florida’s largest river, the Apalachicola, Torreya offers visitors an experience that is rarely found in the Sunshine State. This lush park is home to varied natural communities from river swamps to high pinelands. Bluffs and extensive ravines provide an opportunity to experience challenging topography – at least on Florida standards. Plant life along the river is similar to that of natural communities in the Appalachian Mountains of Georgia, and the area is said to provide Florida’s finest display of fall color. The park is named... More »

Cayo Costa State Park

With nine miles of beautiful beaches and acres of pine forests, oak-palm hammocks and mangrove swamps, this barrier island park is a Gulf Coast paradise. Cayo Costa is accessible only by private boat or ferry. Visitors may see manatees and pods of dolphins in the waters around the 2,426 acre park, as well as a spectacular assortment of birds. On the island, visitors can swim or snorkel in the surf, enjoy the sun and picnic in the shade. Keep your eyes peeled as you stroll along the beach, especially during the winter months. The nature trails that crisscross the island provide opportunities... More »

Palatlakaha Run Paddling Trail

As the longest trail in the Lake County Blueways Program, the Palatlakaha Run traverses seven bodies of water: Lake Minneola, Lake Minnehaha, Lake Louisa, Lake Susan, Lake Palatlakaha, Lake Hiawatha and the Palatlakaha River. These lakes help form the 17-lake Clermont Chain. Highlights of the Palatlakaha Run include two protected areas in the Lake Louisa State Park and Crooked River Preserve. Other entry points include Palatlakaha Park, located north of Lake Louisa, and the Clermont Boat Ramp, located on Lake Minneola. Lake Louisa State Park offers an assortment of activities including full-facility... More »

Blackwater River State Forest - Juniper Creek Trail

One of the Florida Panhandle's most spectacular day hikes, the Juniper Creek Trail introduces you to inviting sandy beaches along curves of the creek, pitcher plant bogs on seepage slopes, fields of blueberries ready for the picking, and colorful pink and white blooms of mountain laurel in spring. More »

Goethe State Forest

The Goethe Trail System extends throughout the forest with access available at three separate trailheads. The forest is open during daylight hours for visitors to enjoy picnicking, hiking, bicycling, fishing, wildlife viewing, and horseback riding. All horseback riders must have proof of current negative Coggins Test results for their horses when on state lands. Overnight camping is allowed by permit only. However, private campgrounds are located near the forest. Goethe State Forest contains 2 hiking trails (Tidewater and Black Prong) that are included in the Florida Division of Forestry's Trailwalker... More »

Gainesville - Hawthorne Trail State Park

Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail State Park stretches 16 miles from the City of Gainesville's Boulware Springs Park through the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and the Lochloosa Wildlife Management Area. The recreational trail is designed for walking, cycling, and horseback riding. Parking is provided at three trailheads, Boulware Springs Park in Gainesville; near C.R. 2082 west of Hawthorne at 7209 S.E. 200th Dr.; and at 300 S.W. 2nd Avenue, in Hawthorne. Restrooms are located at MM 1.0 and 6.6. More »

JW Corbett Wildlife Management Area Trails

On the Hungryland Slough Boardwalk and Trail (1.2 miles) you can explore the normally inaccessible cypress swamp. The trail begins in slash pine flatwoods with coco-plums, dahoons, and wiregrasses. Along the boardwalk are cypress, pond apples, and red maples. Numerous bromeliads (needle-leaved wildpine, cardinal airplant, giant wild pine, twisted air plant, ballmoss, Spanish moss) and 13 species of ferns (including strap, swamp, giant leather, chain, royal, bracken, resurrection) are present.The Corbett portion of the Florida Trail-Florida National Scenic Trail-Ocean to Lake Trail, traverses... More »

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Horseback Riding in Goethe State Forest

Come along for the ride as Outdoors & Nature Insider Kevin Mims saddles up to explore the equestrian trails at Goethe State Forest from the Black Prong Trailhead near Dunnellon.

Ultrarunning the Withlacoochee State Forest
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Ready to run? Kevin Mims takes you to the Withlacoochee State Forest to experience ultrarunning – an intense running event through varied forest terrain.
Florida's Burly Bike Rides
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Mountain biking in Florida? It's here, and it's good. We've got tons of trails perfect for beginners, but trails in Florida can challenge even the most advanced rider.
Florida Caverns State Park
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Explore Florida's underground at Florida Caverns State Park, the only dry caverns that you can tour in Florida, plus paddling, hiking, biking and equestrian trails.
White Springs Eco Attractions
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Outdoors & Nature Insider Kevin Mims shows off White Springs’ eco allure. Find fantastic opportunities for hiking, biking and paddling along the banks of the historic Suwannee River.
Florida Trail Tips and Safety
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Although some trails are designated for a single use, many trails are shared. Because of the diversity of trails and the people who use them, it is important that...

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Kevin Mims | VISIT FLORIDA Outdoors & Nature Insider

Featured Trails

Florida National Scenic Trail

East Coast Greenway

Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail

Torreya State Park Hiking Trails

Cayo Costa State Park

Palatlakaha Run Paddling Trail

Blackwater River State Forest - Juniper Creek Trail

Goethe State Forest

Gainesville - Hawthorne Trail State Park

JW Corbett Wildlife Management Area Trails

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