The Best Backpacking in Florida

Parking is open and free for all designated spots within the state park.At the end of the parking area, there is a gate with a large brown sign. This sign reads "St. Joseph Peninsula State Park / Wilderness Preserve Access." This is where the trail begins.The trail is easy to follow with yellow m...

This 6.5 mile trailhead is actually located outside the main entrance, just north of the river off of US 301 S.  The park charges a $4 entrance fee and it is recommended that you enter the main park to use restrooms and/or refill water bottles as those facilities are nonexistent at the outside-th...

First, you'll arrive at the Collier County Rest Area (26.1674944,-81.0806947) off of the Everglades Parkway. You can either park in front of the rest area, or on the paved area directly north of it near the trailhead. Walk through the pedestrian gate and make your way toward the Florida National ...

Gold head branch state park has been called the grand canyon of Florida. It hangs on the north central ridge of Florida as some of the first land that came out of the sea, which is the reason for all of the Sandhill ecosystem. The ravine was created by the headspring and flow of the Gold Head Bra...

Topsail Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

Florida Trail: Ocean to Lake is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Canal Point, Florida.

Blackwater River Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Milton, Florida.

Florida Trail: Eglin Segment is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Defuniak Springs, Florida.

Florida Trail: Tamiami Trail to I-75 is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near located near Chokoloskee, Florida.

Juniper Creek Trail via South Trailhead is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Holt, Florida.

Florida Trail: Blue-Orange Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ochopee, Florida.

Wekiva Springs White Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Apopka, Florida.

Florida Scenic Trail Segment: Burnt Grocery Creek is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Milton, Florida.

Florida Trail - Eglin East is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Defuniak Springs, Florida.

Woodpecker Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near White Springs, Florida.

Long Pine Key Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Homestead, Florida.