{"id":1470,"date":"2019-06-07T13:21:23","date_gmt":"2019-06-07T19:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/?page_id=1470"},"modified":"2024-09-07T15:02:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-07T21:02:35","slug":"silver-springs-forest-conservation-area","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/outdoors-hiking-areas-with-maps\/live-florida-beauty\/marion-county\/silver-springs-forest-conservation-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_2_3 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#ffffff;}\n\t\t\t\t\t.fusion-content-boxes-1 .fusion-content-box-hover .link-area-link-icon-hover .heading .icon > span {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-color: #a0ce4e !important;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t.fusion-content-boxes-1 .fusion-content-box-hover .link-area-box-hover .heading .icon > span {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tborder-color: #a0ce4e !important;\n\t\t\t\t\t}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon icon-hover-animation-fade\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><h1 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:23px;\">Hiking Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\" style=\"color:#747474;\">\n<h2>Location and Hiking Trail Maps with Nature Viewing Information and Photos<\/h2>\n<p>Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area<br \/>\nMarion County<br \/>\nNear Ocala, Florida<br \/>\nEntry Fee: None<br \/>\nTraffic: Light<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sjrwmd.com\/lands\/recreation\/silver-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. John&#8217;s River Water Management District (SJRWMD) Official Page<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1478\" style=\"width: 205px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/alltrails-red-blaze-loop-at-silver-springs-forest.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1478\" class=\"wp-image-1478 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/alltrails-red-blaze-loop-at-silver-springs-forest.jpg\" alt=\"Map of red blaze trail at silver springs state forest conservation area\" width=\"195\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1478\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PDF Trail Map &#8211; Red Blaze ^<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/explore\/recording\/red-blaze-loop-at-silver-springs-forest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Interactive Trail Map at AllTrails (red blaze) &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1480\" style=\"width: 203px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/alltrails-silver-springs-forest-conservation-area-2.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1480\" class=\"wp-image-1480 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/alltrails-silver-springs-forest-conservation-area-2.jpg\" alt=\"Map of White Blaze Loop at Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area\" width=\"193\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1480\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PDF Trail Map &#8211; White Blaze ^<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/explore\/recording\/silver-springs-forest-conservation-area--2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Interactive Trail Map at AllTrails (white blaze) &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Background and Purpose of the Area<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/01silverspringsforestconservationarea.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1471 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/01silverspringsforestconservationarea-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area main entrance and parking at FL 326 entrance, where the map below takes you. There is a rear entrance on Florida 315 as well, 29.229056, -82.010071\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/01silverspringsforestconservationarea-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/01silverspringsforestconservationarea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/01silverspringsforestconservationarea-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/01silverspringsforestconservationarea-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/01silverspringsforestconservationarea-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/01silverspringsforestconservationarea.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>I met a friendly guy from St. Johns River Water Management District at Silver Springs Forest. He said that SJRWMD was working to slow the flow of water from Sawmill Creek into the Silver River. So the idea is to keep the river clearer while also preserving water to (potentially) pump back into a local, Marion County aquifer. He also said this land was recently owned by Rayonier, a timber company.<\/p>\n<h3>Hunting with Permit<\/h3>\n<p>This area allows deer, turkey and other hunting. Remain mindful of deer, turkey, boar hunting seasons. These include archery, muzzle-loading guns, general gun, and spring turkey hunts.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/silver-hunting-2024-25.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>2024-2025 hunting dates at Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Hiking, Biking, and Equestrian at Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_3731\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bagpod-Sesbania-vesicaria.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3731\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3731\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bagpod-Sesbania-vesicaria-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Bagpod - Sesbania vesicaria\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bagpod-Sesbania-vesicaria-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bagpod-Sesbania-vesicaria-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bagpod-Sesbania-vesicaria-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bagpod-Sesbania-vesicaria-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bagpod-Sesbania-vesicaria-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bagpod-Sesbania-vesicaria.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3731\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bagpod, Sesbania vesicaria: poison, do not eat<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Service roads comprise about one third of the trails. These are packed well and great for biking as well as hiking and horseback riding. In fact, following the White Blaze Loop, I was struck by how searing white the trail appeared in the sun. All trails are firm with no sweet sand and quite flat.<\/p>\n<p>I also hiked the Red Blaze Trail Loop &#8211; over 11 miles starting at a white blaze entrance with way points marked at AllTrails.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1472\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/02silverspringsforest.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1472\" class=\"wp-image-1472 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/02silverspringsforest-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Sunrise in Florida, Silver Springs Conservation Area near Ocala\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/02silverspringsforest-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/02silverspringsforest-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/02silverspringsforest-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/02silverspringsforest-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/02silverspringsforest-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/02silverspringsforest.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Golden Sunrise<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You will generally find plenty of parking either from either County Road 315 or from 326. And the White Blaze Loop offers 6 miles of great hiking or biking from either end of the conservation area.<\/p>\n<p>Most trails are wide and well kept, so you won&#8217;t need to swat away spider webs or worry too much about mosquitoes. The packed earth portions provide easy biking as well as hiking, and the grassy, off-loop trails rarely become overgrown.<\/p>\n<p>Also, both the red and white systems are well marked. I hiked both and could hardly believe I was the only person there on a Sunday. If you want a great outdoor opportunity not far from town, this is ideal.<\/p>\n<h3>More than Service Roads<a href=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2349 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca01-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Sabal palm and leafy brush turning to seed\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca01-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca01-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca01-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca01-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca01.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The packed earth loop trails offer plenty of grassy, side trail opportunities for additional hiking. And you are sure to encounter an abundant variety of flora including wildflowers. Also, you may spot an abundance of animals. Springs, particularly on the red loop, attract a variety wildlife including feral hogs, deer, bear, bald eagles, and waterfowl such as ibis and egrets. Just be careful &#8211; I&#8217;ve spotted a Florida bobcat too!<\/p>\n<p>Autumn livens up in yellow, orange and red thanks to copious sugar maple and deciduous vines.<\/p>\n<p>And watch for the little things. Among the photos below is also an odd find, an Arrowhead Orb Spider (Verrucosa arenata) notable for the yellow arrowhead shape on its abdomen. I also had the good fortune to find a large flower rose gentium &#8211; Marsh Pink. See both in images below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XRaMq5v7XrTJkXju5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Map to Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area East (315) Entrance<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/EFp9R12XS46A9FRY6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Map to Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area Equestrian Entrance<\/a><\/p>\n<p>West (Ocala) Hiking entrance:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d13926.72484790041!2d-82.043602!3d29.232930000000003!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x5fdb03d10cf21a6b!2sSilver+Springs+Forest+Conservation+Area!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1559934800753!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trail Images Below<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/outdoors-hiking-areas-with-maps\/live-florida-beauty\/marion-county\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2422 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/button_more-marion-county-trails.png\" alt=\"More Marion County Hiking Trails\" width=\"308\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/button_more-marion-county-trails-200x26.png 200w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/button_more-marion-county-trails-300x40.png 300w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/button_more-marion-county-trails.png 308w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1477\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/08arrowheadspider.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1477\" class=\"wp-image-1477 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/08arrowheadspider-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Female Arrowhead Orb Weaver Spider distinguished by colorful triangle on abdomen\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/08arrowheadspider-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/08arrowheadspider-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/08arrowheadspider-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/08arrowheadspider-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/08arrowheadspider-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/08arrowheadspider.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arrowhead Orb Weaver Spider<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2584\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/gulf-fritallary.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2584\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2584\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/gulf-fritallary-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Gulf Fritallary Butterfly\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/gulf-fritallary-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/gulf-fritallary-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/gulf-fritallary-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/gulf-fritallary-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/gulf-fritallary-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/gulf-fritallary-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/gulf-fritallary.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gulf Fritallary Butterfly<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3651\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/armadillo1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3651\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3651\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/armadillo1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Armadillo\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/armadillo1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/armadillo1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/armadillo1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/armadillo1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/armadillo1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/armadillo1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Armadillo<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2353\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2353\" class=\"wp-image-2353 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca02-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Brush turning to seed on sunny day\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca02-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca02-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca02-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca02-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca02-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca02.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Autumn<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2585\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/lanceleaf-arrowhead-Sagittaria-latifolia.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2585\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2585\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/lanceleaf-arrowhead-Sagittaria-latifolia-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Lanceleaf Arrowhead Flower\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/lanceleaf-arrowhead-Sagittaria-latifolia-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/lanceleaf-arrowhead-Sagittaria-latifolia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/lanceleaf-arrowhead-Sagittaria-latifolia-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/lanceleaf-arrowhead-Sagittaria-latifolia-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/lanceleaf-arrowhead-Sagittaria-latifolia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/lanceleaf-arrowhead-Sagittaria-latifolia-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/lanceleaf-arrowhead-Sagittaria-latifolia.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2585\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lanceleaf Arrowhead Flower<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_4007\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/florida-box-turtle-web.jpg\"><img 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id=\"attachment_2350\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2350\" class=\"wp-image-2350 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca03-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Trail at Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca03-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca03-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca03-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca03-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca03-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bryanberg.net\/files\/wp-content\/uploads\/ssfca03.jpg 1024w\" 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