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Paddle to Cypress Spring
Vernon, Florida
3.8
1 mi
Starting at Cotton Landing, you paddle about a quarter of a mile downstream until you encounter the spring run to the right/north. Another tenth of a mile or so up the run will take you to one of the most beautiful spring-fed swimming holes you will ever find. Fed by a 2nd magnitude spring, this circular shaped swimming hole is over 100 feet wide and approximately 26 feet deep. It's surrounded ...
Freedive at Cypress Spring
Vernon, Florida
5.0
Cypress Spring is only accessible by water due to it being surrounded by private property, so bring your canoe, kayak, SUP, or boat to one of the many landings along Holmes Creek. The shortest and easiest way to get to the spring is to launch your vessel at Cotton Landing. From there, it is a short quarter-mile float downstream to the spring turnoff. The turnoff will be on your right and is mar...
Hike the Sinkhole Trail
Chipley, Florida
3.5
2 mi
This boardwalk trail passes by a number of sinkholes, leading ultimately to the most known attraction, Falling Waters Sink, a sinkhole with a waterfall dropping into it. In spring azaleas can be seen along the trail, as well.
Take a left on Sinkhole Trail, heading clockwise. After the 0.3 mile loop, take the trail heading down to Falling Waters. To lengthen your hike, climb up to Wiregrass Trai...
Campground Trail
Ebro, Florida
1.7 mi
/ 138 ft gain
Campground Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Ebro, Florida.
Dutch Tiemann Trail
Ebro, Florida
5.41 mi
/ 364 ft gain
Dutch Tiemann Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Ebro, Florida.
Crooked Creek Short Trail
Southport, Florida
4.42 mi
/ 223 ft gain
Crooked Creek Short Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Ebro, Florida.
Snorkel & Dive at Vortex Spring
Ponce de Leon, Florida
5.0
SCUBA & Free Diving:
Established in 1972 by Doc and Ruth Dockery, Vortex Spring is home to the Red & White "Diver Down" Flag and is one of the largest diving facilities in the state of Florida, with 28 million gallons of crystal "gin" clear water daily at a year round temperature of 68 degrees.
The spring basin is 50 feet deep at the mouth of the cavern. Surface lit during the day and ...
Florida Trail: Eglin Segment
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
42.41 mi
/ 2513 ft gain
Florida Trail: Eglin Segment is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Defuniak Springs, Florida.
Florida Trail - Eglin East
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
41.82 mi
/ 2451 ft gain
Florida Trail - Eglin East is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Defuniak Springs, Florida.
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Bristol, Florida
Camel Lake Campground
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Camel Lake Recreation Area provides a quiet place to relax and take in the beauty of the longleaf pine forest. Camping, swimming...
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