Hickory Bluff Preserve
Osteen 1.5 milesJust east of Osteen, Hickory Bluff Preserve provides a 1.5-mile loop to a bluff of notable size along a scenic stretch of the St. Johns River.

Trails in Florida fronting lakes, rivers, bays, sounds, and harbors, generally providing panoramic views and breezy scenic stops.

Just east of Osteen, Hickory Bluff Preserve provides a 1.5-mile loop to a bluff of notable size along a scenic stretch of the St. Johns River.

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