Hiking Trails & Parks in Florida
6,780 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 157 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Florida. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Florida
Florida has 6,780 mapped hiking trails and 157 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 69 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 69 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Florida
A spatially-sampled view of 416 trail and park locations across Florida’s counties.
Florida Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 69 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Florida
Parks & Campgrounds in Florida
Longest Trails in Florida
Curated Guides for Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Florida?
Yes — we have 6,780 mapped hiking and walking trails in Florida, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Florida?
Abandoned Old Trail (Marshlands) near Kissimmee is rated expert — the toughest classification among Florida's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Florida for families?
Brumley Puncheon 1 near Geneva is one of the best family picks in Florida — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Florida?
Each of the 6,780 trails in Florida has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Florida?
Florida has 157 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (49 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Florida?
Yes — 16 of Florida's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Lake Delancy West Campground with 120 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for Florida
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Florida, Ranked
Florida's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: David MarcuFlorida's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Florida trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Florida
Ten gentle, well-marked Florida trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Florida
Florida's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Florida
Federal parks and recreation areas in Florida ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Florida: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Florida's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.