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Suwannee River at Advent Christian Village

Dowling Park

Home of Advent Christian Village and a quiet base camp for outdoor adventures along the Suwannee River, Dowling Park is along the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

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Big Oak Trail

View of railroad bridge and rivers from peninsula

Florida Trail, Suwannee  |  Ellaville
( 30.314904, -83.159286 )      5.9 miles

The Big Oak Trail is one of the most scenic hikes in North Florida. Much of the hiking parallels the Suwannee and Withlacoochee Rivers, which meet here at a confluence.

Florida Trail, Big Bend

Florida Trail Big Bend view

Florida National Scenic Trail  |  Crawfordville, Madison, St. Marks, & St. Marks NWR
( 30.297199, -83.245003 )      116.2 miles

116.2 miles. After crossing rural farms and forests in the Big Bend, the Florida Trail reveals the secrets of the Aucilla River before tracing the Gulf coastline at St. Marks NWR

Florida Trail, North Florida

No Name Creek

As the Florida Trail sweeps in a broad arc through North Florida, hikers are introduced to ancient trees, unusual karst formations, and rolling sandhills.

Florida Trail, Suwannee

No Name Creek

Florida National Scenic Trail  |  Dowling Park, Ellaville, Lake City, Live Oak, Suwannee Springs, & White Springs
( 30.348810, -82.607674 )      74.8 miles

74.8 miles. Along the Suwannee River, the Florida Trail clings to bluffs and scrambles through ravines for physical challenges and great scenery

Ladell Brothers Outdoor Environmental Center

Ladell Brothers Preserve

North Florida Community College  |  Madison
( 30.475300, -83.422700 )      1.8 miles

The nature trail at Ladell Brothers Outdoor Environmental Center, North Florida Community College in Madison is a place for students and visitors to get away from it all in the midst of the college campus.

Lafayette Blue Springs State Park

Natural bridge at Lafayette Blue Spring

Suwannee River Wilderness Trail  |  Mayo
( 30.1266, -83.2267 )      1.0 miles

A beauty spot along the western shore of the Suwannee River, Lafayette Blue Spring is both a swimming hole and a lesson in the curious nature of karst.

Springs of the Suwannee River Valley

Ichetucknee Springs

Suwannee River Wilderness Trail  |  Live Oak
( 30.280583, -82.989827 )      

It’s August. It’s Florida. Where do you go to cool off? The springs of the Suwannee River Valley. No matter the size, these natural swimming holes are a delight.

Suwannee River State Park

Fall colors on trees framing Suwannee River view

Suwannee River Wilderness Trail  |  Live Oak
( 30.378781,-83.165864 )      

Perched at the confluence of the Withlacoochee and Suwannee Rivers, Suwannee River State Park melds major historic sites with unusual karst topography.

Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

Holton River Camp beach

Suwannee River      ( 30.126632, -83.226808 )      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

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