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Organized by county, the emphasis here is on great hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails through state parks and wildlife management areas near Palatka, Ocala, and Gainesville, plus a few near the First Coast. Pictures and descriptions let you know what to expect, and beyond plus some out-of-the-way parks and quiet picnic grounds. There are also some out-of-the-way parks and quiet picnic areas.

Find pictures, short descriptions, applicable fees, Google Maps to get you to the parking area, and trail maps to help you explore.

Alachua County Hiking Trails
Hiking trails plus biking and horseback riding near Gainesville, Florida; includes trail maps, location maps, and wildflower and common plant identification for your nature hike

Clay County Hiking Trails
Hiking trails and other outdoor recreation near Middleburg and Green Cove Springs, Florida

Flagler County Hiking Trails
Hiking trails plus off-road biking and horseback riding near the First Coast, Saint Augustine, Florida

Marion County Hiking Trails
Hiking trails, off-road biking and horseback riding near Ocala, Florida with maps, photos, and other information

Putnam County Hiking Trails
Hiking, biking, horseback riding and more near Palatka, Florida with pictures, trail maps, and Google maps to get you there

Central Florida Wildflower Field Guide
Identify wildflowers in the region

North Central Florida Butterfly and other Bug and Insect Identification
Assistance in identifying butterflies and other insects in Putnam, Alachua, and Marion County region