Chastain-Seay Park
Worthington Springs 0.8 milesDiscover the beauty of the Santa Fe River and its floodplain habitats at Worthington Springs from the boardwalks of the Riverwalk Nature Trail at Chastain-Seay Park.
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Cradling a collection of spectacular springs in a forested glen along the Santa Fe River, Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park is one of the finest places to experience springs up close
High Springs
A mecca for cave divers because of numerous springs along the Santa Fe River, High Springs is popular with paddlers and hikers for its extensive public lands surrounding its waterways.
Little Awesome Preserve
Fort White 1.8 milesRugged pathways meander 1.8 miles across a craggy landscape in the Santa Fe River floodplain, showcasing a riverside spring and unique karst topography.
O’Leno Sink to Rise Trail
High Springs 11.4 milesStarting where the waters of the Santa Fe River dive underground at O'Leno State Park, this scenic hike roughly follows the river's subterranean flow to its emergence at River Rise Preserve.
O’Leno State Park
At the site of an 1826 pioneer community along the Old Bellamy Road connecting St. Augustine and Tallahassee, O'Leno State Park protects one of North Florida’s weirder geologic wonders, a disappearing river.
Paddling the Santa Fe River
milesOn a mellow paddling trip down the Santa Fe River, John discovers several swimming springs, thousands of turtles, and miles of quiet waterway.
Santa Fe River Preserve
Alachua 1.3 milesA relaxed hike in a wooded preserve, the Blue Trail at Santa Fe River Preserve crosses sandhills and shady oak hammocks to reach the bluffs of its namesake river.
Suwannee River Greenway
Branford 14.7 milesCentered on Branford, this paved bike path connects this historic town along the Suwannee River with the Santa Fe River and Ichetucknee River with 14.7 linear miles of trail.