Central Florida Silver River State Park – River Trails
Silver River State Park – River Trails
Written by Sandra Friend
Visit the Silver River on these two scenic trails - the River Trails - through the river floodplain of one of Florida's most beautiful rivers.
Silver River State Park has plenty of hiking, and these two trails are probably the most popular of the bunch. Walk under the “River Trails” arch to start your adventure into the cypress swamps and floodplain forests of the Silver River basin along two very different trails. The Swamp Trail offers a round-trip and loop hike of more than 2 miles leading to a boardwalk along the Silver River. The River Trail is a round-trip of 2.1 miles down through the river hammocks to a beach along the river, with a loop trail at its end.
Guidebooks
50 Hikes in Central Florida
Hiker's Guide to the Sunshine State
Orlando & Central Florida: An Explorer's Guide
Locator
Directions & LocationFrom I-75 exit 352 (Ocala), follow SR 40 for 8.4 miles through Ocala to Silver Springs. Turn south on SR 35, driving another 1.1 miles to the entrance to Silver River State Park on the left. The trailhead is accessed from the far parking area at the back of the park, near the museum.
Overview
OverviewLocation: Silver Springs
Length: Up to 4.1 miles
Lat-Long: 29.201017, -82.034367
Type: Loop and round-trip
Fees / Permits: state park entrance fee
Good for: birding, children, wildlife watching
Difficulty: 2 of 5
Bug factor: 3 of 5
Restroom: Yes
Silver River State Park website
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