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Archives for March 2021

Bronson State Forest

Pine flatwoods in Bronson State Forest

Christmas      ( 28.591853, -81.042476 )      41 miles

Despite more than 40 miles of hiking and multi-use trails, Charles H. Bronson State Forest is a lightly-visited destination hidden behind more popular public lands.

Culpepper Bend

Trail adjoining river on bluff

Little Big Econ State Forest  |  Chuluota
( 28.665360,-81.068458 )      7.9 miles

One of the lesser-known trails of Little Big Econ State Forest, Culpepper Bend leads you to an outstanding panorama where the Econlockhatchee River meets the St. Johns River.

DuPuis Loops 1 & 2

Trail through tall grass and pines

DuPuis WMA  |  Indiantown
( 27.01059, -80.550892 )      7.5 miles

Explore wetlands that are “for the birds” by day hiking the northernmost portion of the DuPuis Loop Trails.

DuPuis WMA

Path through tall grass between pines

Ocean to Lake Greenway  |  Indiantown
( 27.010799, -80.550903 )      

Explore nearly 22,000 acres of public land near Lake Okeechobee on extensive networks of trails for hikers, cyclists, and equestrians.

Fishhawk Creek Preserve North

Alafia River with rugged shoreline

Fishhawk Creek Preserve  |  Brandon
( 27.8649, -82.2279 )      3.5 miles

Hike rolling sandhills and rugged terrain sloping towards scenic views of the Alafia River and Little Fishhawk Creek near Lithia Springs.

Florida Trail, Bull Creek WMA

Florida Trail under dark water in floodplain

Florida Trail, Orlando      ( 28.02610, -80.96836 )      13.8 miles

Following a significant tributary to the St. Johns River, the Florida Trail through Bull Creek WMA showcases history and botanical beauty.

Florida Trail, Ocean to Lake: DuPuis to Corbett

Hiker in a dry cypress strand

Ocean-to-Lake Greenway  |  Indiantown
( 26.926554,-80.542248 )      9.7 miles

Deep in the heart of the Ocean-to-Lake Greenway, this 9.7 mile segment of the Florida Trail bridging DuPuis Reserve and Corbett WMA is one of the most wild and scenic treks in southeastern Florida

Florida Trail, Ocean to Lake: DuPuis WMA

Hiking trail through pines and palms

Florida Trail, Ocean to Lake  |  Port Mayaca
( 26.949959,-80.609974 )      8.7 miles

On this western end of the Ocean-to-Lake section of the Florida Trail, this linear hike leads to the heart of DuPuis WMA, zigzagging through pine forests and cypress domes.

Jennings Pioneer Trail

Trail along the side of a creek

Jennings State Forest  |  Middleburg
( 30.111629, -81.906638 )      8.2 miles

With elevation changes, streams, and cascades, the Pioneer Trail at Jennings State Forest is as close as you can get to the Appalachian Trail experience without leaving the Florida peninsula.

Sal Taylor Creek Preserve

Broad path between pines

Cecil Field Greenway  |  Jacksonville
( 30.212557, -81.915281 )      4.1 miles

Along a pine forested greenway, this preserve offers hikers numerous easy-to-hike trails, including a main trail that leads to a blackwater creek.

Upper Pithlachascotee River Preserve

Boardwalk through cypress swamp

Spring Hill      ( 28.33878, -82.53255 )      2.0 miles

With a long boardwalk over the Pithlachascotee River floodplain showcasing ancient cypress, Upper Pithlachascotee River Preserve delights with its variety of habitats.

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