Christmas, Florida
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Christmas
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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 -
Brevard County, Florida
Wildlife Photography at Blackpoint Wildlife Drive
5.06 mi / 0 ft gainIf you are looking for a place to capture images of wildlife, especially birds, then the Merritt Island Refuge is the place to go. With many trail options, both hiking and driving, the opportunities for good captures are endless. From the small green herons, to spoonbills, and great herons to ga...Read more -
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Hike Castle Windy Trail at Canaveral National Seashore
4.01.4 mi / 5 ft gainPark across the road from the trailhead and visit the Atlantic ocean before crossing onto the Castle Windy Trail. The trail is shaded and a breeze is ever-present. There is a bench halfway down the trail that leads to Mosquito Bay and a picnic area.We saw so many islands in the lagoon that we'll ...Read more -
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Camp at Cape Canaveral National Seashore
2.00.5 miWhat could be better than laying on soft sand, listening to the crashing waves, and gazing at Florida's best sun and stars? Cape Canaveral National Seashore has 14 primitive campsites, with only two of them on the beach and the other twelve located on Mosquito Lagoon. This park has a 40-mile st...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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Lake Wales, Florida
Hike the Gobbler Ridge Trail
2.8 miI'm not sure why this trail is called Gobbler Ridge. I do understand the Gobbler part as there are wild turkeys in the park. However, I don't think there is a ridge in all of Florida! Anyway, this is a nice trail about 2.8 miles long marked with green blazes. The trailhead is from the south end o...Read more -
Lake Wales, Florida
Hike the Buster Island Loop
6.7 miThe Buster Island Loop hike is the longest hike in the park at 6.7 miles. It is completely flat and easy hike that goes through a varied landscape. The trail starts from the north side of the parking lot (only one parking area). Follow the blue connector trail a short way to a road. Here you will...Read more
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.
