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Wakulla Springs State Park, North Central Florida

Hiking in Florida: explore the regions and the trails

Every region has its own hike.

Pick a region in Florida, discover its landscapes and compare trails by duration, level and access: 12 trails in 7 regions.

By François Dumaine

Wakulla Springs State Park, North Central Florida · photo from the LGPO trail page

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Which hike should you pick in Florida?

The regions in Florida

Different landscapes. Real leads to help you choose.

Cape Sable

Our hiking picks in Florida

Need a first pick?

Our selection of 10 hikes in Florida.

  1. 1Geiger Key
  2. 2Canaveral National Seashore
  3. 3Orlando - Winter Park
See our Top 10 hikes in Florida

Frequently asked questions

Where can I do an easy hike in Florida?

1 of our 12 trails are rated easy; Southeast Florida (1) have the most. For a first trail: Gumbo Limbo Trail (0.6 km, 10 min).

Where can I hike with my dog?

Our trail pages say dogs are allowed on 1 trails and not allowed on 1; for 10, the information is not confirmed. Always check the site manager's rules, especially about leashes.

How do I choose a hiking region?

For the widest choice: Southeast Florida (5 trails) and North Central Florida (2 trails).

Do I need to book access?

It depends on the place. parks and several reserves may charge an access fee, sometimes with a booking. The trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.