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Hiking Trails in Marion County, FloridaBryan Lindenberger2022-08-06T10:35:13-06:00
  • Ocklawaha River at Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area

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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Florida Trail in Marion Oaks, Florida

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.

Deer

Chernobyl Memorial Forest Loop – A very enjoyable 5-mile hiking and horseback riding loop. Located at the southern entrance to Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area.

The trail spills suddenly upon the Ocklawaha River

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.

Sunrise over Indian Lake near Ocala, Florida

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,

Trail at Ocklawaha Prairie Preservation Area

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.

An observation deck at Orange Creek Conservation Area overlooks a small lake

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

Public Picnic and Grilling at Orange Springs Park

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.

Hidden Pond

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.

Hiking Pruitt Trail in Marion County

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 Run from Observation Deck

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.

Clear Water for Swimming at Silver Glen Springs

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 Spring Connector Trail

Silver Springs Connector Trail – PERMANENTLY CLOSED – May 1, 2021 – A short, 3-mile there and back trail through subtropical forest in Fort McCoy, Florida.

Golden Sunrise in Florida, Silver Springs Conservation Area near Ocala

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 River at Silver Springs State Park

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.

Great Blue Heron

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.

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