While you might not assume that there are a bounty of hiking trails in Florida, you’d be pleasantly surprised to find out there are. Sure, you won’t find many mountainous trails or changes in elevation along each trek, but there are hiking spots in Florida that will lead you to something neat. Extraordinary, even. Looking to add a bit of history and wildlife into your next trek? This hiking trail in Florida has it all and more…

There is a likely chance that you have heard about The Yearling Trail in Fort McCoy, Florida before.
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What became famous in the 1930s thanks to Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings writing her award-winning novel, has now become a coveted trail in Florida with so much history.
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You’ll start off your hike across from Silver Glen Springs and follow the informational posts along the loop trail.
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The Yearling Trail will take hikers past various historic structures, from the old cattle dip vat, several homestead sites, and the Long family cemetery.
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Despite the beauty of nature and the abundance of wilderness along the trail, it’s the old, historic cemetery that is a true highlight.
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Just a minute off the trail around Marker 9, you’ll find the cemetery, where you can appreciate the history of the area, plus read the headstones from the Long family who lived in the area.
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Two generations of this pioneer family are buried here, which when you learn the history behind the family, you’ll appreciate this visit so much more.
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Keep an eye out for varying wildlife throughout the park and the trail, like the birds and sometimes even bears!
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Spend an afternoon walking The Yearling Trail in Florida and enjoy a slice of history amongst the scrub habitat of the forest.
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Address: US 19, Ocala National Forest, Fort McCoy, FL 32134

To learn more about The Yearling Trail in Florida, visit the USDA Forest Service website. Have you hiked this trail before? Share with us your experience in the comments section!

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