Ready to disconnect from day-to-day life and disappear into nature in Florida? Then pack your hiking boots and head on over to Hidden Waters Preserve in Eustis. Managed by the Lake County Water Authority, this nature preserve is filled with opportunities to spend the day hiking various trails and seeing tons of wildlife. You don’t want to miss out on seeing this side of Florida.

Tucked away in Eustis, Florida is a hidden nature preserve known as Hidden Waters Preserve.
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Clocking in at around 90-acres, Hidden Waters features an abundance of natural attractions, including various hikes each around two miles or less.
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The Gopher Tortoise, Prickly Pear, Ravine, Lake Alfred, and Longleaf Pine Trails all vary in length and are nice and easy. There is even a small stream running through the preserve that you’ll see on these trails, which is somewhat of a rarity in Florida!
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In case you needed to know why the Gopher Tortoise Trail is named what it is, this picture pretty much sums it up.
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The Hidden Waters Little Loop is a one-mile hike that offers some elevation changes and tons of wildlife.
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Then, you have the Longleaf Pine Trail Loop at around 1.5-miles in length. This trail is not as secluded as the others but offers an easy hike or trail run through nature.
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Since each of these trails is relatively short, anyone feeling ambitious can try to tackle all of them in one day! Just make sure to bring the proper gear and plenty of water.
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Head on over to Hidden Waters Preserve in Florida for a day out in nature that will reconnect you with the great outdoors.
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To find out where Hidden Waters Preserve is in Florida, click here.
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Have you ever hiked through Hidden Waters Preserve in Florida before? Share with us what your favorite part of the experience was in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about this natural gem such as current hours of operation and trails, then check out the AllTrails website.

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Hidden Waters Preserve, 2010 Abrams Rd, Eustis, FL 32726, USA