Hiking Trails in Marion County, Florida
Trail Maps, Photos, and Other Information
Enjoy hiking trails in Marion County, FL. Information pages for nature walks, horseback riding and off-road biking near Ocala. Every page includes location maps to trail head parking, trail maps, photos, and identification assistance of plants and animals.
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49th Ave. Trailhead to Land Bridge Trailhead – Portion of the Marjorie Harris Carr Greenway near Marion Oaks. Taken as a fun, hilly, 8-mile there-and-back hiking trail.
Chernobyl Memorial Forest Loop – A very enjoyable 5-mile hiking and horseback riding loop. Located at the southern entrance to Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area.
Gores Landing Unit Wildlife Management Area – A great hike away from it all. This woodsy there-and-back trail leads to the Ocklawaha River in Ocala National Forest.
Indian Lake State Forest: Bear-n-Oak Trail – Humble views, picnic area, and wildlife. A nice, short hike around Indian Lake sinkhole outside of Ocala,
Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area – Fun 4.5 mile loop with woods, open fields, river, and even a camping area. Plenty of open sun so plan on morning or cooler months.
Orange Creek Conservation Area – South Tract Miles of hiking and horseback riding trails to yourself near Citra. See also Orange Creek North Tract in Hiking Alachua County
Orange Springs Park – Not for hiking, but this nice park offers grills, tables, and a playground in Fort McCoy. Donated by the Orange Springs Community Church in 1966.
Pat’s Island Trailhead to Hidden Pond – Great 8-mile there-and-back along Florida Trail through Juniper Prairie Wilderness region of Ocala National Forest.
Pruitt Hiking Trail at Ross Prairie – A great 6-mile there-and-back hiking trail plus biking and equestrian trails with plenty of shade and even a ravine near Ocala
Salt Springs Observation Trail – Short, two-mile hiking loop with deck overlooking Salt Springs Run. Not a long hike but ideal for a morning walk or jog.
Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area – A short hike offering many great views of Lake George. Find plenty of animals plus swimming, canoe rentals, and more.
Silver Springs Connector Trail – PERMANENTLY CLOSED – May 1, 2021 – A short, 3-mile there and back trail through subtropical forest in Fort McCoy, Florida.
Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area – Great hiking and biking where you feel you have the place to yourself. Plenty of dear and other wildlife including boar and bobcats.
Silver Springs State Park – Hardwood hammock forest hiking and river views while still in town. Many diverse trails, most of them mapped here and add up to more than 8 miles.
Sunnyhill Restoration Area – Starting at the North Entrance, hike as few or as many miles as you want with multiple loops with prairie and canal views.
