Bok Tower Gardens
Lake Wales 3.8 milesArt, architecture, and nature intersect among fifty acres of gardens first planted a century ago atop Iron Mountain at Lake Wales.
Bronson Northeast Loop
Christmas 7.5 milesUsing Orlando Wetlands to access the northeast corner of Bronson State Forest, this 7.5-mile loop burrows deeply into ancient forests in the St. Johns River floodplain.
Bulow Creek Trail
Flagler Beach 6.8 milesA linear hike between state park day use areas at Bulow Plantation Ruins and Bulow Creek, the Bulow Creek Trail parallels the flow of a freshwater creek near the sea
Bulow Woods Loop
Flagler Beach 5.2 milesIn a primordial forest of sluggish, fern-lined waterways amid a dense forest of massive, ancient trees, the 5.2 mile Bulow Woods Loop is one of North Florida's most scenic hikes.
Buster Island Loop
Lake Wales 6.9 milesThe 6.9-mile Buster Island Loop at Lake Kissimmee State Park is a favorite for both day hikers and backpackers, as it shows off a variety of habitats along the open prairies
Caladesi Island State Park
Dunedin 3.0 milesProtecting a windswept shoreline and a variety of habitats on a barrier island, Caladesi Island State Park is one of the gems of the Florida State Parks system.
Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve East
Fort Myers 4.3 milesAn accessible paved pathway, boardwalk, and tidally flooded river trail offer a variety of options for exploring immersive landscapes alongside the Caloosahatchee River.
Camp Helen North Trail
Panama City Beach 2.4 milesFollowing the edge of Lake Powell for nearly half its distance, the North Trail at Camp Helen State Park offers an up-close look at natural shorelines along Florida's largest coastal dune lake.
Camp Helen South Trails
Panama City Beach 1.9 milesExplore the bluffs and shoreline of Lake Powell on this trio of nature trails that tie to the interpretive loop around the historic lodge and cottages at Camp Helen State Park.
Camp Helen State Park
Haunted by a sea monster sighted in one of the largest ancient coastal dune lakes on Florida's coast, Camp Helen State Park offers seaside relaxation and historic interpretation.
Catfish Creek Preserve Trails
Lake Wales 3.5 milesAllan David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park isn’t just “a perfect example of Lake Wales Ridge Scrub,” it’s a landscape unlike any other you’ll find in Florida.
Cayo Costa State Park
To spend a day or a weekend on your own deserted island? Heaven. This is one of the tougher and costlier state parks to get to, but well worth it.