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Geneva

The last truly rural corner of Seminole County is anchored by the small community of Geneva, which the St. Johns River loops around on its ambling course north. This is the place to come visit for an authentic hometown Fourth of July Parade each year. Surrounding Geneva are many natural lands and parks in the St. Johns River floodplain.

Nearby: Chuluota, Osteen, Oviedo, Sanford

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Trails and Parks near Geneva

  • Scenic view along the Econ Culpepper Bend- One of the lesser-known trails of Little Big Econ State Forest, Culpepper Bend leads you to a panorama where the Econlockhatchee River meets the St. Johns River
  • Flagler Trail South Flagler Trail South- Following a historic railroad route, the southern portion of the Flagler Trail provides a sometimes rugged, sometimes gentle ride between Geneva and Chuluota
  • Florida Trail, Chuluota Wilderness to Joshua Creek 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, Little Big Econ Florida Trail, Little Big Econ State Forest- One of the most beautiful hikes near Orlando is rugged, too: the Florida Trail atop bluffs above the Econlockhatchee River through Little-Big Econ State Forest.
  • Florida Trail, Mills Creek Woodlands Florida Trail, Mills Creek- As the Florida Trail follows the curve of the basin in which Mills Creek into a bowl of marshlands, enjoy old-growth trees and long boardwalks along this 2 mile hike
  • Geneva Wilderness Geneva Wilderness Area- Showcasing prairie ponds amid scrub on the edge of a pine flatwoods, Geneva Wilderness Area offers two loops of gentle paths on which to explore the habitats.
  • Lake Harney Wilderness Lake Harney Wilderness Area- A 300-acre preserve at the outflow of Lake Harney, part of the St. Johns River, Lake Harney Wilderness has panoramic views and history to explore on 2+ miles of trails.
  • Lake Mills Park Lake Mills Park- One of Seminole County’s prettiest county parks with boardwalks through a cypress swamp, Lake Mills Park makes an excellent family destination.
  • Lake Proctor Wilderness Lake Proctor Wilderness Area- Protecting 475 acres of marshlands, prairie, and scrub forest, Lake Proctor Wilderness Area is one of the best places near Orlando to see sandhill cranes.
  • Kolokee Loop Little-Big Econ Kolokee Loop- A loop hike in Little Big Econ State Forest, the 4.7-mile Kolokee Loop shows off the best facets of the Florida Trail along the Econlockhatchee River.
  • Little-Big Econ bridge Little-Big Econ State Forest- One of the most popular destinations for outdoor recreation in the Orlando metro area, Little-Big Econ State Forest protects more than 9,500 acres along the floodplain of the Econlockhatchee River
  • Loughman Lake Seminole Ranch – Loughman Lake- At the northern end of Seminole Ranch Conservation Area, an easy-to-follow trail to an observation tower provides a panorama across Loughman Lake.
  • Puzzle Lake Seminole Ranch – Puzzle Lake- At the northern end of Seminole Ranch Conservation Area, roam 8.4 miles along the marshy eastern shore of Puzzle Lake, part of the St. Johns River system.

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