Hunter Springs Park
Besides access to its namesake spring for swimmers, Hunter Springs Park is also a popular put-in for paddlers headed to Three Sisters Springs.
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Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Integral to the town of Crystal River, this water-based refuge protects wintering grounds for Florida manatees.
Grayton Beach Flatwoods Trails
The quieter side of Grayton Beach State Park is the perfect place for a walk in the woods to the north shore of Western Lake.
Granite Point Loop
Traversing ecosystems undergoing degrees of habitat restoration, the 4.8 mile Granite Point Loop at Bald Point State Park features fantastic views of Ochlockonee Bay.
Karick Lake Loop
Crossing a series of boardwalks over creeks and a bog laden with rare carnivorous plants, the Karick Lake Loop at Blackwater River State Forest makes an excellent day hike for campers and day visitors.
Pitt and Sylvan Springs
Distinctly different in nature, massive Pitt Spring and burbling Sylvan Springs make up a popular swimming and launch area along Econfina Creek.
Wild Turkey Strand Preserve
Historic and natural landscapes come together along impressively accessible trails at this picturesque conservation area on a WWII-era training base.
Cimmaron Trail
Sunny sandhill communities transition to the deeply shaded Yellow River floodplain along the well-maintained Cimarron Trail at Eglin Air Force Base.
Tarkiln Bayou Wet Prairie Trail
Across the street from the more popular Tarkiln Bayou Trail, this sometimes-soggy loop treads into the heart of a pine prairie with pitcher plants.
Dr. Robert H Gore III Preserve
In a lesser-known corner of the Big Cypress Swamp, Dr. Robert H Gore III Preserve immerses hikers in truly wild South Florida landscapes on its nature trails.
Lafayette Heritage Trail Park
Hike, bike, paddle, or fish along the well-marked trails of Lafayette Heritage Trail Park in a deeply wooded landscape east of downtown Tallahassee.
J.R. Alford Greenway
Preserving a peninsula in the Lake Lafayette basin for recreational use, the J.R. Alford Greenway is the eastern gateway to the Lafayette Heritage Trail.