Hike Bike Paddle Camp Florida with authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley as your guides

St. Francis Trail

Ocala National Forest  |  Deland
( 29.012710, -81.392275 )      7.9 miles

One of Central Florida’s most scenic and easy-to-follow day hikes, the 7.9-mile St. Francis Trail traverses the southeastern corner of the Ocala National Forest

Timucuan Trail

Ocala National Forest  |  Alexander Springs
( 29.080850,-81.576317 )      0.9 miles

While less than a mile long, the Timucuan Trail at Alexander Springs Recreation Area is the best place to sample the Big Scrub habitats of the Ocala National Forest while enjoying lush habitats along a spring run.