The Best Backpacking in Florida
Looking for the best backpacking in Florida? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Florida. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Florida
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Port Saint Joe, Florida
Hike the Wilderness Preserve Trail
5.014 miParking is open and free for all designated spots within the state park.At the end of the parking area, there is a gate with a large brown sign. This sign reads "St. Joseph Peninsula State Park / Wilderness Preserve Access." This is where the trail begins.The trail is easy to follow with yellow m...Read more -
Wimauma, Florida
Hike Little Manatee River Loop
5.06.5 miThis 6.5 mile trailhead is actually located outside the main entrance, just north of the river off of US 301 S. The park charges a $4 entrance fee and it is recommended that you enter the main park to use restrooms and/or refill water bottles as those facilities are nonexistent at the outside-th...Read more -
Ochopee, Florida
Hike Big Cypress National Preserve Loop
16 mi / 0 ft gainFirst, you'll arrive at the Collier County Rest Area (26.1674944,-81.0806947) off of the Everglades Parkway. You can either park in front of the rest area, or on the paved area directly north of it near the trailhead. Walk through the pedestrian gate and make your way toward the Florida National ...Read more -
Keystone Heights, Florida
Hike at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
4.07 mi / 70 ft gainGold head branch state park has been called the grand canyon of Florida. It hangs on the north central ridge of Florida as some of the first land that came out of the sea, which is the reason for all of the Sandhill ecosystem. The ravine was created by the headspring and flow of the Gold Head Bra...Read more -
7525 West County Highway 30A, Florida
Topsail Trails
10.87 mi / 358 ft gainTopsail Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.Read more -
Canal Point, Florida
Florida Trail: Ocean to Lake
60.56 mi / 1716 ft gainFlorida Trail: Ocean to Lake is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Canal Point, Florida.Read more -
Ochopee, Florida
Florida Trail: Blue-Orange Trail
14.69 mi / 305 ft gainFlorida Trail: Blue-Orange Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ochopee, Florida.Read more -
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Florida Trail: Eglin Segment
42.41 mi / 2513 ft gainFlorida Trail: Eglin Segment is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Defuniak Springs, Florida.Read more -
Santa Rosa County, Florida
Juniper Creek Trail via South Trailhead
6.74 mi / 551 ft gainJuniper Creek Trail via South Trailhead is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Holt, Florida.Read more -
Ochopee, Florida
Florida Trail: Tamiami Trail to I-75
30.35 mi / 653 ft gainFlorida Trail: Tamiami Trail to I-75 is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near located near Chokoloskee, Florida.Read more -
Apopka, Florida
Wekiva Springs White Trail Loop
12.6 mi / 548 ft gainWekiva Springs White Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Apopka, Florida.Read more -
Milton, Florida
Blackwater River Trail
6.13 mi / 328 ft gainBlackwater River Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Milton, Florida.Read more -
Astor, Florida
Juniper Springs to Hidden Pond via Florida Trail
10.9 mi / 400 ft gainJuniper Springs to Hidden Pond via Florida Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Astor, Florida.Read more -
Fort McCoy, Florida
Florida Trail: Salt Springs to Ocklawaha River
19.77 mi / 1243 ft gainFlorida Trail: Salt Springs to Ocklawaha River is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Georgetown, Florida.Read more -
Milton, Florida
Florida Scenic Trail Segment: Burnt Grocery Creek
4.79 mi / 420 ft gainFlorida Scenic Trail Segment: Burnt Grocery Creek is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Milton, Florida.Read more -
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Florida Trail - Eglin East
41.82 mi / 2451 ft gainFlorida Trail - Eglin East is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Defuniak Springs, Florida.Read more
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