Blue Spring State Park
Pine Island Trail
Pine Island Trail is a moderate 1.3-mile loop through mostly shady hammock terrain with a stretch of scrub landscape in the middle, offering a peaceful and varied Florida hiking experience.
Pine Island Trail is a moderate 1.3-mile loop through mostly shady hammock terrain with a stretch of scrub landscape in the middle, offering a peaceful and varied Florida hiking experience.
From I-4, take Exit 114 (DeLand/Orange City) and follow Route 472 west for ~3 miles. Pick up Routes 17 & 92 south and west for ~1.5 miles, then turn right at the light onto W. French Avenue. Follow it ~2 miles. Just before the pavement ends, turn left into Blue Spring State Park. Continue on the entrance road about a mile and park in the "fishing pier" lot. The trailhead is just off its edge.
2100 West French Avenue, Orange City, FL
County: Volusia
Nearest town: Orange City
From Daytona Beach: 28.6 miles
Roughly $6 per vehicle at the gate. Two main parking lots, both with designated handicap spaces. The upper lot is closer to the gift shop and spring head; the lower lot is closer to the accessible restrooms and the Pine Island trailhead. Parking is generally fine on weekdays, but on winter weekends, entry can be restricted when the park fills with manatee visitors. Plan to arrive early.
Preserving the wild Florida for the next generation of explorers.
Signage and GPS readings disagree on this trail (4 to 4.5 miles each way). Whatever the exact number, the return is identical to the way in. Turn around early if you're unsure. There's no shame in a 3 mile out and back here.
The trail can be very wet in places, especially through the cypress section. Winter is the ideal time, with drier ground, cooler air, and manatees in the spring run.
The scrub and flatwoods stretches are exposed. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and at least 2 liters of water per person. There are no facilities along the trail itself, only at the trailhead.
Pets are welcome in designated areas only and must stay on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times.
