Alachua
Established in 1884 north of Gainesville along the Savannah, Florida and Western Railway, Alachua has a compact historic downtown surrounded by farms and a scattering of natural lands
Alafia River Corridor North
Lithia 6.3 milesLooping through a former phosphate mine north of the Alafia River, this hike showcases the resilience of nature as the forest reclaims the land.
Alafia River Corridor South
Lithia 5.5 milesWith a vast network of trails to choose from, the southern side of the Alafia River Corridor provides multiple routes for hiking and horseback riding.
Alafia River North Trails
Lithia 5.8 milesOnce the site of a large phosphate mining operation, the North Trails at Alafia River State Park offer an easy, quiet hike across slightly undulating terrain.
Alafia River State Park
Lithia 42 milesAlafia River State Park lets you launch on a Florida downhill while mountain biking the rugged terrain of a reforested open pit mine.
Alafia Scrub Preserve
Riverview 1.4 milesDiscover a new perspective on the Alafia River basin on this easy loop through riverside uplands with a scenic overlook at its center.
Alderman’s Ford Conservation Park
Lithia 7.0 milesStraddling the confluence of the North and South Prong of the Alafia River, Alderman's Ford Conservation Park provides immersion into lush riverine forests.
Alderman’s Ford Preserve
Plant City 3.3 milesDiscover a surprising play of whitewater across the Alafia River where the river churns as it winds through a deeply eroded channel.
Alderman’s Ford Trails
Lithia 4.0 milesWeaving though a lush floodplain forest in the Alafia River floodplain, a paved loop provides access to a network of natural pathways, boardwalks, and primitive campsites.
Alexander Springs
Astor 1.2 milesSurrounding one of Florida's most picturesque first magnitude springs, Alexander Springs is a prime destination for a summer swim or snorkel.
Alfred A. Ring Park
Gainesville 1.5 milesFeaturing a dense slope forest along Hogtown Creek with old-growth trees and rare wildflowers along Appalachian-style ravines, this is a scenic hike in the heart of Gainesville.
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
Tallahassee 1.0 milesExplore a true Tallahassee treasure on gentle garden paths amid plantings dating back to 1923 or along well-trodden trails into wild woodlands along Lake Hall and Lake Overstreet.