Belmore State Forest
Starke 1.5 milesCrossing a landscape of remarkably resilient trees in a desert-like environment, the Satsuma Trail showcases the adaptability of certain species native to Florida.
Botanically rich hikes along the Florida Trail
With more than 1,400 miles of hiking statewide, the Florida Trail provides a gateway to grand landscapes for botanical beauty. Here are our top suggestions for fascinating botanical destinations along the Florida Trail.
Etoniah Creek Georges Lake Trail
Palatka 0.9 milesThe inviting and densely forested George's Lake Trail leads to scenic views from a lakefront pier at Etoniah Creek State Forest .
Etoniah Creek Lake Blossom Trail
Palatka 0.7 milesRare endangered Etoniah rosemary bushes grow atop sandy ridges that descend to this 0.7 mile loop around a deep prairie pond.
Florida Trail, Camp Blanding
Keystone Heights 7.8 milesExplore the high ground of Keystone Heights through sandhills and scrub on undulating terrain across forests managed by the Florida National Guard at Camp Blanding.
Florida Trail, Etoniah West
Palatka 3.5 milesOn this 3.5-mile segment of the Florida Trail in Etoniah State Forest, you'll encounter the rare Etonia rosemary and a number of sinkholes in the pine forests and scrub
Florida Trail, Gold Head Branch
Keystone Heights 6.0 milesFollowing high ground above Devils Washbasin and Gold Head Ravine, the oldest section of the Florida Trail at Gold Head Branch State Park makes for a pleasant six-mile round trip.
Florida Trail, Gold Head to Smith Lake Preserve
Keystone Heights 3.3 milesSouthbound from Little Lake Johnson at Gold Head Branch State Park across Smith Lake Preserve, this 3.3 mile linear hike traverses upland forests along a trio of scenic lakes.
Florida Trail, North Florida
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, Northeast Florida
Palatka to Lake City 122.5 milesConnecting public lands on this 123 mile stretch, the Florida Trail walks into the past through farms and timberlands between Palatka and Osceola National Forest.
Gold Head Branch State Park
One of Florida's oldest state parks and notable for its Civilian Conservation Corps architecture, Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park offers a lesson in Florida topography.
Gold Head Ridge and Ravine Trails
Keystone Heights 2.1 milesA beauty spot with extreme elevation changes, Gold Head is best explored along the Ridge and Ravine Trails that guide you into and around the bottom of the steephead ravine.