Hiking Trails in Marion County, Florida

Trail Maps, Photos, and Other Information

Hiking trails in Marion County, FL: horseback riding and off-road biking while viewing nature near Ocala. Includes trail maps, photos, and identification assistance of plants and animals. #LiveFloridaBeauty

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 at the southern entrance to Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area

Gores Landing Unit Wildlife Management Area
A great hike away from it all, leading to the Ocklawaha River in Ocala National Forest

Indian Lake State Forest: Bear-n-Oak Trail
Humble views, picnic area, wildlife, and a short hike around Indian Lake sinkhole outside of Ocala

Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area
Leave your hiking boots and home and take your bike or horse

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
Picnic area with grills, tables, and a playground in Fort McCoy

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

Salt Springs Observation Trail
Short hiking loop with deck overlooking Salt Springs Run

Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area
A short hike offering many great views of Lake George and plenty of animals, plus swimming, canoe rentals, and more

Silver Springs Connector Trail
CLOSED – Appears Permanently – 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

Silver Springs State Park
Hardwood hammock forest hiking and river views while still in town

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