Florida Hikes

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Outdoor Recreation by Destination

Discover outdoor recreation destinations in Florida for specific cities, national parks, and other larger public lands.

Tarpon Springs

The northern terminus of the Pinellas Trail, Tarpon Springs has a rich history as an early Greek settlement.

Titusville

Between the St. Johns River and the Indian River Lagoon, Titusville is a gateway to nature, trails, and space

Trenton

The county seat of Gilchrist County, Trenton is one of the termini for the Nature Coast Trail and the access point for springs along the Suwannee River.

Venice

Named after the city in Italy when the post office was established in 1888, Venice is one of Florida’s first planned cities, designed by noted architect John Nolan in the 1920s as an Italian renaissance village

Vero Beach

With deep roots and tropical habitats along the Indian River Lagoon, Vero Beach is home to the nation's oldest National Wildlife Refuge.

Walt Disney World

Millions of visitors come to Florida each year to visit Walt Disney World. Here are our picks of the best day hikes within an easy drive of Walt Disney World.

Weeki Wachee

With tens of thousands of acres of conservation land along the Gulf Coast, Weeki Wachee is a central launch point for adventure on the water and in the woods.

West Palm Beach

Although the coast near West Palm Beach is heavily populated, Palm Beach County has done an extraordinary job of preserving natural lands and establishing trails

White Springs

Florida's original spa town is now an outdoor mecca on the Suwannee River for hikers, cyclists, and paddlers, a Florida Trail Gateway Community, and a launch point for adventure.

Withlacoochee State Forest

Brooksville   miles

With more than 155,000 acres spread over several counties, Withlacoochee State Forest is Florida’s second largest state forest, and arguably the most popular for outdoor recreation

Withlacoochee State Trail

Central Florida   44.1 miles

Tracing 44 miles of railroad history down forested corridors, past big lakes and city parks, and through quaint communities, the Withlacoochee State Trail is one sweet ride

Yeehaw Junction

A crossroads amid vast agricultural lands, Yeehaw Junction is the nearest "there" to some of Central Florida's more remote trails.