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Biking the Flagler Trail South

July 8, 2013 by John Keatley 2 Comments

Biking the Flagler Trail South

While biking the Flagler Trail from Geneva Wilderness to Snow Hill Road, John discovers a few useful lessons in being prepared for what can happen on a bike ride through the woods

Filed Under: Articles, Central Florida, Cycling Tagged With: Flagler Trail, Flagler Trail South, Geneva, Geneva Wilderness, Oviedo

Culpepper Bend

Little Big Econ State Forest
Chuluota   [28.665360,-81.068458]   7.9 miles

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

Filed Under: Central Florida, Day Hikes, Equestrian, Florida State Forests, Hikes, Trails, Wildlife Management Areas Tagged With: Big Trees, Birding, Chuluota, Econlockhatchee River, FHTM, Geneva, Little-Big Econ State Forest, Oviedo, St. Johns River, Wildflowers

Flagler Trail South

Little-Big Econ State Forest
Geneva   [28.649841,-81.130184]   5.0 miles

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

Filed Under: Biking, Central Florida, County Parks, Day Hikes, Florida State Forests, Hikes, Natural Lands, Off Road Biking, Trails Tagged With: Chuluota, Dog-friendly, Flagler Trail, Geneva, Geneva Wilderness, Little-Big Econ State Forest, Orlando, Oviedo

Florida Trail, Chuluota Wilderness to Joshua Creek

Chuluota Wilderness / Bronson State Forest
Chuluota   [28.623217,-81.063275]   4.3 miles

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

Filed Under: Backpacking, Central Florida, County Parks, Day Hikes, Florida State Forests, Florida Trail, Hikes, Natural Lands, Trails Tagged With: Birding, Botanical, Bronson State Forest, Christmas, Chuluota, Dog-friendly, Favorites, Five Star Trails Orlando, Florida Trail, FT Orlando, Geneva, Historic Sites, Orlando, Primitive Camping, Scenic, Wildlife Viewing

Florida Trail, Little Big Econ State Forest

Little-Big Econ State Forest
Oviedo   [28.687403,-81.159278]   10.0 miles

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.

Filed Under: Backpacking, Central Florida, Day Hikes, Florida State Forests, Florida Trail, Hikes, Trails Tagged With: Big Trees, Dog-friendly, Favorites, Five Star Trails Orlando, Florida Trail, Geneva, Historic Sites, Little-Big Econ State Forest, Orlando, Oviedo, Pitcher Plants, Primitive Camping, Riverfront, Scenic, Weekends

Florida Trail, Mills Creek

Little-Big Econ State Forest
Chuluota   [28.636159,-81.100617]   2.0 miles

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

Filed Under: Backpacking, Central Florida, Day Hikes, Florida State Forests, Florida Trail, Hikes, Trails Tagged With: Boardwalks, Dog-friendly, Five Star Trails Orlando, Florida Trail, Geneva, Little-Big Econ State Forest, Orlando, Oviedo, Picnic, Primitive Camping, Sanford, Scenic, Wildflowers, Wildlife Viewing

Fourth of July in Geneva

July 3, 2017 by Sandra Friend Leave a Comment

Fourth of July in Geneva

For a heartwarming dose of old-fashioned Americana, visit the Central Florida community of Geneva for their 4th of July celebration, which starts at 9 AM. Bring a camp chair!

Filed Under: Articles, Central Florida, Festivals Tagged With: Geneva

Geneva Wilderness Area

Geneva   [28.708800,-81.123967]   1.8 miles

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.

Filed Under: Backpacking, Central Florida, Day Hikes, Hikes, Loop Trails, Natural Lands, Nature Centers, Trails Tagged With: Birding, Botanical, Family-friendly, Geneva, Historic Sites, Lakefront, Orlando, Oviedo, Picnic, Primitive Camping, Wildflowers, Wildlife Viewing

Lake Harney Wilderness

September 12, 2011 by Sandra Friend 1 Comment

One of the more interesting hikes I’ve done lately that’s new to me was at Lake Harney Wilderness, a Seminole County Natural Lands area to the east of Geneva.  Made up of two loops – a short, scenic one that provides amazing panoramas of Lake Harney and the prairies on its western shore – and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Wildlife Encounters Tagged With: Geneva, Wildlife Viewing

Lake Harney Wilderness Area

Geneva   [28.790576,-81.06407]   2.4 miles

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.

Filed Under: Biking, Central Florida, County Parks, Day Hikes, Hikes, Loop Trails, Natural Lands, Nature Trails, Trails Tagged With: Birding, Botanical, Dog-friendly, Five Star Trails Orlando, Geneva, Historic Sites, Lakefront, Observation Decks, Orlando, Picnic, Riverfront, Sanford, Scenic, St. Johns River, Wildflowers, Wildlife Viewing

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