Guides and Trips
Trips
The first inhabitants of the island were the Native Indians. Snails gathered from the shallows of the St. Johns River were a staple food of these people. Through the years, the discarded shells and other material accumulated to form large mounds known as middens. The remains of one of these may be viewed on the park's nature trail. Three remarkable wooden effigies, known as totems, have been found in the vicinity of...
The Black Prong tract has a variety of ecosystems that offer visitors opportunities to see a diversity of wildlife, birds and flowers.
Over 40 miles of marked multiple-use trails allow visitors the opportunity to enjoy nature as they are horse riding, hiking, and biking. Birding, wildlife viewing, and geo-caching are also enjoyed by visitors here.
Charles Bronson State Forest (The Florida Trail South Section)
Christmas, Florida, United States
Hiking | 8.9 miles
Hiking | 8.9 miles
Taking the Florida Trail southward from Bronson State Forest to Seminole Ranch Conservation Area.
Charles H. Bronson State Forest is one of Florida's newest state forest. It was dedicated on October 20, 2010 to Charles H. Bronson, a fifth generation Floridian and long term veteran of public services including law enforcement, state senator and agricultural commissioner. On March 25, 2011, the forest was opened to the general public. Recreational activities include hiking, camping, bird watching, horseback riding and seasonal hunting.
The state forest is...
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (LaChua Trail)
Robinson Heights, Florida, United States
Hiking | 2.4 miles
Hiking | 2.4 miles
The LaChua Trail is three miles round-trip from the North Rim of the Prairie to the observation tower. This trail provides scenic views of wet-prairie and marsh habitat including Alachua Sink and Alachua Lake.
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
Los Trancos Woods, Florida, United States
Hiking | 5.5 miles
Hiking | 5.5 miles
This area has many trails including the Florida Trail.
Cypress Creek is a tributary of the Hillsborough River. Within the property, the creek threads its way through an expanse of cypress and hardwood forests. Slash pine, longleaf pine and palmetto grow on the higher “ridges,” which are collectively known as Florida flatwoods.
The Withlacoochee River Park offers visitors access to a wild and scenic portion of the river and a mosaic of habitat communities, from high sandhills to low riverine swamp.
This trail is near Lake Eaton in Ocala National Forest. It is called the Lake Eaton Sinkhole trails and they lead you to a big sinkhole.
The Florida Trail in Ocala National Forest (Lake Eaton to Mud Lake)
Cedar Creek, Florida, United States
Hiking | 5.1 miles
Hiking | 5.1 miles
Near Lake Eaton in Ocala National Forest you can hike the Florida Trail north or south. This hike I went north towards Mud Lake.
Tishler Indian Mound (Ocala National Forest)
Deep Woods Mobile Home Park, Florida, United States
Hiking | 1.1 miles
Hiking | 1.1 miles
This trail leads to an ancient Indian mound in Ocala National Forest. It is dated back between 500BC - 800AD.
On this hike started near the trailhead at Reedy Creek. Down to Lake Arbuckle and over to the other part of the forest. There are many trails here with lots to see!
This is a trail that takes you near the St. John's River and is near the lower Wekiwa Preserve. A floodplain marsh, hydric hammock and cypress swamps are found within the wilderness area. White-tailed deer, swallow-tailed kite and Florida black bear can be found in this habitat. Great blue herons, river otters and American alligators can be seen along the trail.
Rock Springs Run State Reserve (Hike to abandoned Ethel Cemetary)
Ethel, Florida, United States
Hiking | 0.5 miles
Hiking | 0.5 miles
This trail leads you to an abandoned civil war era graveyard. It's called Ethel Cemetery and its located in Rock Springs Run Reserve.
Rock Springs Run State Reserve (Hike to Twin Mounds Site)
Ethel, Florida, United States
Hiking | 7.2 miles
Hiking | 7.2 miles
This is just one of the many trails here in the reserve and this trail leads you to an ancient shell mound site.
This is a short boardwalk that takes you along a beautiful cypress forest just near the Hillsborough River. It can be found at Morris Bridge Park.
Davenport Historical Landing Trail (Ocala National Forest)
Norwalk, Florida, United States
Hiking | 0.6 miles
Hiking | 0.6 miles
This is a short trail that leads you to an historic steamboat landing. Lots of history here including a mound and old lone civil war soldier gravesite.
