Hiking Trails and Nature Viewing:
Marion County, Florida

 

Hiking trails, horseback riding and off-road biking while viewing nature near Ocala, Florida.

Includes trail maps, photos, and identification assistance of plants and animals.

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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

Miles of hiking and horseback riding trails to yourself near Citra

 

Orange Springs Park

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

 

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

A short, 3-mile there and back trail through subtropical forest in Fort McCoy, Florida - don't miss for a quick, quiet hike

 

Silver Springs Forest

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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