Croom River Trail Loop
Brooksville 3.9 milesUsing the Florida Trail and the Blue Loop Trail, hikers can explore a picturesque corner of Withlacoochee State Forest in Ridge Manor along a 3.9-mile loop.
Cross Seminole County
JK finishes up his last Florida Trail miles in Seminole County as he continues to fill in the blanks on a section hike of the statewide Florida Trail.
Culpepper Bend
Chuluota 7.9 milesOne of the lesser-known trails of Little Big Econ State Forest, Culpepper Bend leads you to an outstanding panorama where the Econlockhatchee River meets the St. Johns River.
Dahoma Historic Trail
Callahan 1.1 milesAn easy mile-long loop traverses gently sloped sandhill communities alongside the floodplain of Thomas Creek in Cary State Forest.
Deep Creek State Forest
Ponte Vedra 1.1 milesWell hidden at the north end of St. Johns County, Deep Creek State Forest protects 379 acres along the flow of its namesake to where it meets the Tolomato River.
Do not feed the bears
"A fed bear is a dead bear," says Florida Fish & Wildlife. It's time to make homeowners responsible for keeping trash and food out of reach when they live in bear territory.
Do Not Feed the Bears
Bear bagging is the art of hanging your food properly out of reach of bears. If you're a Florida backpacker and haven't learned how, here's a short course. Securing your food from bears is required in the Ocala, Osceola, and Apalachicola National Forests.
Eastern Lake Trail
South Walton 10.9 milesA chain of three stacked loops that enable you to walk or ride up to 10.9 miles, the Eastern Lake Trail offers an immersion in Point Washington State Forest for hikers and cyclists.
Econ River Trail
Chuluota 5.6 milesA little-known trail in a remote corner of Little Big Econ State Forest, the River Trail offers outstanding views from the river bluffs and an archway of ancient oaks to get there.
Econlockhatchee River Paddling Trail
Oviedo 8.1 milesAlong a blackwater river surrounded by dense subtropical forest, the Econlockhatchee River Paddling Trail offers a remarkable perspective of Florida landscapes from the water.
Ellaville Trail
Ellaville 5.3 milesPart of the Florida State Forests Trailwalker System, the Ellaville Trail features floodplain forests and a spectacularly scenic section of the Florida Trail along the Suwannee River.
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 .