Named for the fortress built during the Second Seminole War on Christmas Day of 1837, the community of Christmas sits along creeks that drain towards the St. Johns River. A bounty of natural lands protecting these forested floodplains provide many hiking opportunities in this rural area of Orange County between Orlando and Titusville, including a long stretch of the Florida Trail, which crosses SR 50 at St. Nicholas Drive.
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Trails and Parks near Christmas
Biking Tosohatchee- A 20.2-mile circuit on forest roads by bike provides a unique perspective on this 31,000-acre preserve along the St. Johns River floodplain in Christmas.
Canaveral Marshes- Hike up to 5 miles on levees through the marshes of the St. Johns River at Canaveral Marshes Conservation Area between Orlando and Titusville.
Econlockhatchee Sandhills Conservation Area- In the floodplain of the Econlockhatchee River, Econlockhatchee Sandhills Conservation Area is a 706-acre showcase of upland habitat diversity with a 3.2 mile loop trail
Florida Trail, Bronson State Forest- A quick sampler of the beauty of Bronson State Forest, this walk on the Florida Trail to Bunscombe Creek and back offers a great perspective on summer wildflowers.
Florida Trail, Chuluota Wilderness to Joshua Creek- Enjoy the natural beauty of habitat diversity along this 4.3-mile segment of the Florida Trail connecting Chuluota Wilderness and Bronson State Forest 
Florida Trail, Seminole Ranch- At Seminole Ranch Conservation Area in Christmas, the Florida Trail follows a linear 4.9 mile route through a string of hydric hammocks in the St. Johns River floodplain
Florida Trail, Tosohatchee- Bridging an immense expanse of pine flatwoods bisected by floodplain forests, a 10-mile segment of the statewide Florida Trail crosses Tosohatchee WMA. 
Florida Trail, Wheeler Road to Joshua Creek- Along its 9.4 mile route, the Florida Trail through Seminole Ranch and southern Bronson State Forest provides an unexpected array of botanical delights
Hal Scott Preserve- At Hal Scott Preserve, enjoy vast prairies and seepage bogs, the Econ River, and camping under a live oak canopy—within minutes of the Orlando International Airport
Orlando Wetlands Park- For a hike filled with the flutter and squawk of birds about their daily routines, Orlando Wetlands Park is one of the best birding spots in the state. This 5-mile loop showcases our favorite route.
Pine Lily Preserve- Wildflowers are the highlight of Pine Lily Preserve east of Orlando, where the threatened and colorful pine lily (Lilium catesbaei Walter) blooms in summer.
Savage Christmas Creek Preserve- Protecting nearly 200 acres, Savage Christmas Creek Preserve east of Orlando has more than 8 miles of hiking trails through sweeping prairie and pine flatwoods landscapes.
Tosohatchee White Loop- At nearly 12 miles, the White Loop is the longest loop trail in Tosohatchee WMA and includes a large portion of the Florida Trail, traversing palm hammocks and pine flatwoods near the St. Johns River. 
Tosohatchee WMA- Protecting more than 30,000 acres of the St. Johns River floodplain near Christmas, Tosohatchee WMA is a place to immerse yourself in the grandeur of old Florida and its bounty of botanical beauty
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