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Footpath leading through ferns

Chris Stevens

Along with his wife Chelsey, Chris Stevens produces the blog Sunshine State Seekers. An avid hiker and camper, Chris serves as a Trailmaster for the Florida Trail Association.

Dr. Robert H Gore III Preserve

Palm with yellow hiker marker

Naples      ( 26.158155, -81.524255 )      1.9 miles

In a lesser-known corner of the Big Cypress Swamp, Dr. Robert H Gore III Preserve immerses hikers in truly wild South Florida landscapes on its nature trails.

Econfina Creek Nature Trail

Spring basin with aquamarine water

Econfina Creek WMA  |  Fountain
( 30.431620, -85.545753 )      2.1 miles

On the Econfina Creek Nature Trail, discover rugged climbs, steep drop-offs, bubbling springs, and deep crevices into the earth as you walk between two major springs where you can swim.

Econlockhatchee River Paddling Trail

Paddlers on the Econlockhatchee River

Little-Big Econ State Forest  |  Oviedo
( 28.655233, -81.168373 )      8.1 miles

Along a blackwater river surrounded by dense subtropical forest, the Econlockhatchee River Paddling Trail offers a remarkable perspective of Florida landscapes from the water.

Edward Medard Conservation Park

Trail under oaks flanked by ferns

Plant City      ( 27.92519, -82.16683 )      1.4 miles

Meandering over hilly terrain past numerous scenic overlooks, the Singing Bluffs Trail at Edward Medard Conservation Park provides great birding among documented nesting bird colonies.

Estero River Scrub

White sand path in scrub

Estero Bay Preserve State Park  |  Estero
( 26.441980, -81.836218 )      5.0 miles

Skirting the edge of a tidal marsh alongside Estero Bay, the loop trails at Estero River Scrub are incredibly unique and a challenge to hike.

Faye and Dutch Trail

Footbridge in a pine forest

Pine Log State Forest   |  Ebro
( 30.422639, -85.875154 )      6.0 miles

Looping six miles through Florida’s oldest state forest, the Faye and Dutch Trail can be tackled as a day hike or a short backpacking trip.

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.

Fishhawk Creek Preserve South

Leaf-strewn broad path in pine forest

Fishhawk Creek Preserve  |  Riverview
( 27.817867, -82.230335 )      2.8 miles

An easy-going 2.8-mile loop trail explores the south tract of Fishhawk Creek Preserve providing a glimpse of a few natural and endangered Florida habitats.

Florida Trail Suwannee Springs to Holton Creek

Suwannee River view through trees

Florida Trail, Suwannee  |  Live Oak
( 30.395555, -82.935508 )      10.3 miles

Following tall river bluffs with geologic wonders, the Suwannee Springs to Holton Creek section of the Florida Trail provides stunning views of the limestone-bordered waters of the Suwannee.

Florida Trail, Alapaha

Tannic colored river with sand banks

Florida Trail, Suwannee  |  Live Oak
( 30.438848, -83.092925 )      7.7 miles

7.7 miles. Along the limestone-bordered waters of the Alapaha and Suwannee Rivers, the Alapaha section of the Florida Trail explores unique geography within a densely forested landscape.

Florida Trail, Baseline to SE 64th Ave

Pine forest on the Cross Florida Greenway

Florida Trail, Western Corridor  |  Cross Florida Greenway
( 29.142205, -82.052940 )      2.7 miles

2.7 miles. On a sliver of restored sandhill, the Baseline section of the Florida Trail provides a stroll within a forested oasis surrounded by suburbia.

Florida Trail, Buckman Lock to SR 20

Grassy corridor amid tall planted pines

Florida Trail, Northeast Florida  |  Palatka
( 29.546762, -81.728280 )      7.4 miles

7.4 miles. Crisscrossing former timberlands and blackwater cypress swamps, the Florida Trail north of Buckman Lock highlights conservation efforts taken on land previously used for agriculture.

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