Due to constuction work by South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Trail is closed between the S-154 water structure and SR 70. An alternate route is available...
[29.200933, -82.034733] Move to on the Sinkhole Trail archway for a 2.5-mile loop through sandhills, sand pine scrub, and oak hammocks surrounding a giant sinkhole. Follow the trail counterclockwise, crossing the park road and coming to some picnic tables at 1.5 miles. From here, you can look down into the forest in the sinkhole, a mix of red maples, sweet gum, and live oaks. Turn right to follow the Old Field Loop, a side trail with an abundance of interpretive markers. It meets back up with the Sinkhole Trail at 2.3 miles.
After crossing the park road, you return to the beginning of the loop. Turn right to complete the 2.5-mile hike.
