Matanzas State Forest
St. Augustine 3.9 milesA system of linear and loop trails connected to a primitive campground offers scenic views of flatwoods, hammocks, and marshes alongside the Matanzas River.
McKethan Lake Nature Trail
Brooksville 2.1 milesCentered on its namesake, the 2.1 mile nature trail at McKethan Lake Recreation Area showcases old growth trees as well as Civilian Conservation Corps architecture.
Mount Royal
One of Florida's largest mounds, Mount Royal was first documented by William Bartram in 1765, when it was an important central feature of a large village along the St. Johns River.
Mud Spring Trail
Welaka 1.7 milesAt Mud Spring, mud isn't what you'll see in the gently rounded basin that cradles an underwater garden, but a glassy natural pool.
Myakka State Forest North Loop
Englewood 8.2 milesWinding across open prairies of palmettos, the North Loop Trail at Myakka State Forest offers views of pine flatwoods and glimpses of the Myakka River.
Myakka State Forest South Loop
Englewood 7.7 milesCircling vast prairies amid pine flatwoods and depression marshes, the South Loop in Myakka State Forest provides a sense of perspective along the Myakka River basin.
Newnans Lake East Hiking Trail
Gainesville 2.8 milesWell-marked hiking and biking trails lead to a dugout canoe replica at the edge of a lake once known as Pithlachocco, "the place of long boats."
Newnans Lake West Hiking Trail
Gainesville 1.8 milesA set of connected loop trails explore wet flatwoods, sparrow-filled pastures, and planted pines on the western slope of Newnans Lake State Forest.
Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest
LaBelle 24.0 milesProtecting the headwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp south of the Caloosahatchee River, expansive Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest preserves the heart of wild South Florida.
Okaloacoochee Slough Tram Loop
LaBelle 5.6 milesSlightly elevated from surrounding swamplands, the Tram Loop at Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest travels through iconic South Florida prairies and pine forests that are home to the elusive Florida Panther.
Palatka-Lake Butler Trail
Palatka to Lake Butler 47.0 milesWith a corridor spanning nearly 50 miles through North Florida, the Palatka-Lake Butler State Trail provides paved trail for riders and an unpaved corridor used by the Florida Trail
Permits and Passes
How to obtain passes and permits for Florida's public lands, including state parks, state forests, national parks, and Eglin Air Force Base.