Altoona, Florida
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Altoona, Florida
Camp at Alexander Springs
1 mi / 0 ft gainAlexander Springs Recreation Area is an incredible natural area that provides something for any adventure seeker to love. The main attraction here is the beautiful headspring, which is one of the 27 first magnitude springs here in Florida. This spring in particular maintains a cool 72 degrees f...Read more -
Paisley, Florida
Hike the St. Francis Yellow Trail
3 mi / 14 ft gainAll of the pictures were taken during the epic collaboration between The Outbound Collective and The North Face in the Basecamp Orlando event. Just an hour north of Orlando lies the expansive, diverse, and beautiful Ocala National Forest. The Ocala National Forest boasts some of the bests hikes ...Read more -
Sanford, Florida
Black Bear Wilderness Area Trail
5.07.13 mi / 121 ft gainBlack Bear Wilderness Area Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sanford, Florida.Read more -
Silver Springs, Florida
Paddle Silver Springs State Park
5.0Silver Springs State Park is rich with history dating back to the 1500’s when it was first settled by the Timucua Indians. This area has also been explored by the Spanish and was once a settlement of the Seminole Indians. Native American relics can be seen at the museum located in the park or wh...Read more -
Silver Springs, Florida
Hike the Bear-N-Oak Trail to Indian Lake
1.4 miThe adventure begins at the main trailhead and parking area for The Bear-N-Oak hiking trail. Located on the East side of County Rd 35 just north of Baseline and Hwy 326 intersection. Grab everything in the packing list and prepare to enjoy a leisurely hike through some of Central Florida's most b...Read more -
Clermont, Florida
Hike the Lake Louisa State Park Trail
4.06.2 mi / 150 ft gainThis trail is accessible to hikers, cyclists, equestrians and dogs. It takes you through open Florida landscape enlivened by wildflowers and also takes you past Dixie and Bear Lakes on the way to the much larger Lake Louisa. The trail is out-and-back, so you can go the whole way or choose do just...Read more -
Oviedo, Florida
Hike through the Econ River Wilderness Area
5.02.6 mi / 26 ft gainThe Econ River Wilderness Trail is a largely unnoticed section of preserved land, although it is just 1.5 miles away from University of Central Florida and nestled between residential communities. This trail might not be the most interesting or dramatic trail in all of Central Florida, but what ...Read more -
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Hike the Turtle Mound Trail
1 mi / 35 ft gainAfter first entering Canaveral National Seashore, this is the stop of many hiking options in the park. We walked in toward Mosquito Lagoon and found three well spaced picnic tables and two paths.A path along the lagoon that is well marked to preserve the ecology. We tried this one but it was flo...Read more
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Escape to the Sunshine
VISIT FLORIDA, serves as Florida's official source for travel planning. What can be discovered beyond Florida’s 825 miles of beaches? How about 320 freshwater springs, 175 state parks, infinite mangrove tunnels and hidden caverns. Let your adventure begin. Follow Your Sunshine.
