The Bluffton Nature Trail at Lake George State Forest near Volusia, west of Barberville along SR 40, provides a glimpse into an ancient past along the St. Johns River. It’s a short trail with a great deal of habitat diversity through an area occupied by civilizations for thousands of years.
Clues remain: the spill of fossilized snail shells that signify a midden, old piers where a thriving citrus grove once shipped its wares by steamboat. Off the beaten path, it’s a beautiful little hike for all ages with a kayak / canoe launch area, restroom, and picnic tables. Get off the main road and experience this quiet spot.
Author of 45 books, Sandra Friend established FloridaHikes.com in 2006 to expand on the field research she'd completed for her first six hiking guides. She has been honored with lifetime achievement awards from the Florida Trail Association and the Florida Outdoor Writers Association.
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