Florida Trail, Ocala
Paisley to Palatka 72.3 milesSpanning 72.3 from the birthplace of the Florida Trail into the world’s largest sand pine scrub forest, the Ocala section is Florida’s top backpacking destination.
Florida Trail, Ocean Pond to Turkey Run
Osceola National Forest 4.3 milesAn easy linear hike or round trip with a stop at the Florida Trail’s oldest shelter, this short segment of the Florida Trail in Osceola National Forest is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail.
Florida Trail, Pat’s Island to Hidden Pond
Florida Trail, Ocala 8.4 milesEntirely within the Juniper Prairie Wilderness, this 8.4 mile round-trip in a no-hunting-zone on the Florida Trail in the Ocala National Forest immerses you in the Big Scrub.
Florida Trail, Rice Creek
Palatka 5.2 milesHome of ancient cypress trees and the remains of a 1700s rice plantation, Rice Creek Conservation Area has a fascinating loop trail along the statewide Florida Trail.
Florida Trail, Rodman to Buckman Lock
Ocala National Forest Cross Florida Greenway 6.5 miles6.5 miles. Providing views across the Cross Florida Barge Canal from a high levee, the Florida Trail between Rodman and Buckman Lock mainly follows the Cross Florida Greenway.
Florida Trail, Salt Springs to Kerr Island
Ocala National Forest 10.4 miles10.4 miles. Crossing a patchwork of scrub ridges and longleaf pine islands, the Florida Trail makes its way southwest of Salt Springs around Lake Kerr to The 88 Store.
Florida Trail, Stephen Foster to CR 25A
White Springs 4.7 miles4.7 miles. Roly-poly and rugged, the Florida Trail across Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park showcases the beauty of the Suwannee River from its bluffs.
Florida Trail, Suwannee
White Springs to Dowling Park 78 milesFor 78 miles along the Suwannee River, the Florida Trail clings to bluffs and scrambles through ravines for physical challenges and great scenery.
Florida Trail, Turkey Run to Deep Creek
Osceola National Forest 11.4 milesIn the northwest corner of Osceola National Forest, this 11.4 mile segment of the Florida Trail offers strong contrasts between pine flatwoods and bogs.
Florida Trail, White Springs
White Springs 3.6 miles3.6 miles. Spanning from one end of White Springs to the other along a bend in the Suwannee River, this Florida Trail segment is an easy day hike through a historic community.
Florida’s Best Urban Parks
When you live in a tightly packed space, you need somewhere green as your go-to place nearby. These are our top picks for parks in Florida's urban areas, chosen for their diversity of outdoor activities and/or their unique green spaces.
Forest Capital Museum State Park
Perry 0.2 milesTo learn about the storied past of the forestry industry in Florida, stop in the Forest Capital Museum State Park, where one of the highlights is a pioneer homestead.