Florida Hikes

Hike Bike Paddle Camp Florida with authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley as your guides

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Regions

Sunken Gardens

One of Florida's oldest roadside attractions, Sunken Gardens is now a county park showing off more than a century's worth of botanical bounty in St. Petersburg.

Sunnyhill Levee Trail

Weirsdale   7.5 miles

A linear path along the channelized Ocklawaha River, the Levee Trail at Sunnyhill Restoration Area stretches 7.5 miles from SR 42 north to Moss Bluff.

Sunnyhill Restoration Area

Weirsdale   25.4 miles

Edging the eastern shore of the Ocklawaha River north of Lake Griffin, Sunnyhill Restoration Area protects the channelized river's historic floodplain.

Sunset Ranch Trail

Kenansville   2.9 miles

A well-marked path showcases various habitats found at Three Lakes WMA as it winds across a cypress slough and shady oak hammocks to the shoreline of Lake Marian.

Suwannee River Greenway

Branford   14.7 miles

Centered on Branford, this paved bike path connects this historic town along the Suwannee River with the Santa Fe River and Ichetucknee River with 14.7 linear miles of trail.

Suwannee River State Park

Perched on rugged limestone bluffs along one of Florida’s most iconic waterways, Suwannee River State Park preserves significant historical sites in stunning natural landscapes.

Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

Suwannee River   170 miles

Showcasing springs, sandy beaches, waterfalls, and haunting swamp forests where manatees gather, the 170-mile Suwannee River Wilderness Trail is a paddling trip of a lifetime

Swamp Trail, Moss Park

Orlando   0.7 miles

Traversing the marshes that exchange waters between Lake Hart and Lake Mary Jane, the Swamp Trail is an easy hike between Moss Park and Split Oak Forest.

Sweetwater Hammock Preserve

Fort Pierce   0.4 miles

Marvel at the botanical beauty of a mature live oak hammock on this short nature trail loop to a bluff along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.