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    • Thonotosassa, Florida

      River Rapids Nature Trail

      1.72 mi / 144 ft gain
      Escape into wild Florida on the River Rapids Nature Trail just minutes from downtown Tampa at Hillsborough River State Park. After a delayed flight had me spending an unexpected night in the Tampa area, I was pleasantly surprised to roll into Hillsborough River's campground without a reservation...
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    • Destin, Florida

      SCUBA Dive the "Miss Louise" Tug Boat

      4.0
      SCUBA dive the "Miss Louise" tug boat wreck, located at N 30:22.287, W 86:25.317. For this trip, I went through ScubaTech, a local Destin dive shop that rents dive gear, fills tanks, and takes groups out on various reef and wreck dives in the Destin area. They offer 4 hour (2 dive) trips on their...
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    • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

      Shore Dive Vista Park Reef

      5.0
      This reef can be accessed from Loggerhead Park Beach in Fort Lauderdale. The reef is located around 600 feet off the shore and is around 15 feet deep making it an ideal spot for snorkeling. However, this reef is also very popular for local scuba divers and scuba classes. The reef is known for its...
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    • Canal Point, Florida

      Florida Trail: Ocean to Lake

      60.56 mi / 1716 ft gain
      Florida Trail: Ocean to Lake is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Canal Point, Florida.
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    • Orlando, Florida

      Little Econ Greenway

      4.0
      6.94 mi / 387 ft gain
      Little Econ Greenway is a point-to-point trail located near Orlando, Florida. The greenway stretches from Forsyth Road to the Alafaya Trail and has opportunities for fishing, paddling, and picnicking along the route. There are easy parking and stopping points along the route as well such as Econ ...
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    • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

      Hugh Birch State Park Loop

      4.0
      1.95 mi / 62 ft gain
      Hugh Birch State Park Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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    • Melbourne, Florida

      Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands

      2.78 mi / 75 ft gain
      Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Melbourne, Florida.
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    • Lecanto, Florida

      Dames Caves and Lizzie Heart Sink Loop Trail

      4.02 mi / 344 ft gain
      The Dames Caves and Lizzie Heart Sink Loop Trail in Lecanto, Florida is a moderate difficulty hiking trail that spans approximately 4.02 miles. The trail is known for its unique geological features, including a series of caves and sinkholes that are scattered along the route. The most notable of ...
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    • Niceville, Florida

      Rocky Bayou Campground

      1.32 mi / 112 ft gain
      Rocky Bayou Campground is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Niceville, Florida.
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    • Safety Harbor, Florida

      Philippe Park Trail

      1.4 mi / 144 ft gain
      Philippe Park Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Safety Harbor, Florida.
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    • Bradenton Beach, Florida

      Leffis Key

      0.81 mi / 49 ft gain
      Leffis Key is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bradenton Beach, Florida.
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    • Milton, Florida

      Chain of Lakes Trail

      1.4 mi / 85 ft gain
      Chain of Lakes Trail in Blackwater River State Park is a relatively easy 1.4-mile loop trail that takes less than a half hour to hike around. The trail starts just southeast of the Deaton Bridge at the trailhead in the parking lot. There may be birders or people fishing along the trail, but if yo...
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    • Sarasota, Florida

      Urfer Family Park Loop

      0.8 mi / 289 ft gain
      Urfer Family Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Sarasota, Florida.
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