Throughout Gainesville, creeks vanish into the ground, becoming part of the Floridan Aquifer. Along the two short but rugged trails that comprise this loop - the Moonshine Creek Trail and the Creek … [Read more...]
Loop
Loop hikes in Florida, from short nature trails to long backpacking trips. Everyone loves to hike in a circle!
Salt Lake WMA
Pockets of prehistoric salt water lie deep beneath the marshes of the St. Johns River near Mims, bubbling up as salt springs. As a result, the salinity of South Lake, Loughman Lake, and Salt Lake, all … [Read more...]
Davenport Landing Trail
The most obscure interpretive trail in the Ocala National Forest is well off the beaten path along the Ocklawaha River, accessed via a narrow dirt road. Why here? Location, location, location—in the … [Read more...]
Viera Wetlands
On the boundary between modern subdivisions and the floodplain of the St. Johns River, Viera Wetlands - modeled after Orlando Wetlands Park, to process wastewater naturally - has proven to be one of … [Read more...]
John Mahon Nature Park
Ten acres isn't a lot of land for a nature park, but in this urban setting along one of the busiest thoroughfares in Gainesville, it's plenty for a quick, refreshing walk in the woods. Established in … [Read more...]
Barr Hammock Preserve
Encompassing more than 5,700 acres, Barr Hammock Preserve includes an expansive wetland area, the Levy Prairie, that is the centerpiece of the Levy Loop Trail. Literally. Entirely atop a set of … [Read more...]
Canaveral National Seashore – Seminole Rest Trail
At the site of a former plantation and important archaeological site on the Indian River Lagoon, Seminole Rest provides excellent interpretation of this coastal outpost across the shimmering waters … [Read more...]
Canaveral National Seashore – Eldora Hammock Trail
Before Canaveral National Seashore, there was Eldora. Established in 1877, this fishing village prospered along Mosquito Lagoon, with access only by boat. Now, the shoreline is dominated by the Eldora … [Read more...]
UF NATL Nature Trails
Tucked behind the Florida Museum of Natural History and the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching Laboratory is an outdoor classroom for … [Read more...]
Watermelon Pond WEA
On the westernmost edge of Alachua County, Watermelon Pond is a sprawling prairie complex that was once a massive lake, a haven for wading birds. Unfortunately, the dewatering effects of continued … [Read more...]
