Alexander Springs Trail
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florida · Lake County

Alexander Springs Trail

A pristine spring and wilderness trails in the Ocala National Forest.

Rating
Length
3.0 mi
Difficulty
1
County
Lake

About This Trail

Alexander Springs is a first-magnitude spring pumping 80 million gallons of crystal-clear water daily. The Timucuan Nature Trail loops through longleaf pine sandhills and hardwood hammocks. Swimming in the 72-degree spring is popular year-round.

Location

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Coordinates: 29.0778, -81.5767 Open in Google Maps

Getting There

From Altoona, FL, take CR-445 south into the Ocala National Forest. Follow signs to Alexander Springs Recreation Area.

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