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We’re planning a group hike to Big Shoals State Park on Sunday November 23rd. This a very scenic park on the Suwannee River that features the largest rapids in the state of Florida. We’ll be starting from the main trailhead around 9am that morning. This is a friends & family friendly event, so kids and fur kids are welcome (fur kids on leash).The area around the trailhead is directly on the river and there are restrooms and multiple picnic tables there. We encourage everyone to bring a picnic lunch for after the hike.
This park is directly on the Suwannee River and the main trail follows along the river to the area of the shoals (rapids), which is only about a mile from the trailhead. There are several trails that extend past the area of the shoals and offer hiking options of up to 28 miles.
What you need to do:
Its about a 1 hour and 10 min drive, so plan on leaving the Gainesville area around 7:45 am. The address and a Google map link are below in the comments.
The general directions are:
Take I-75 North to the White Springs exit (hwy 136) about 5 miles past I-10
Take 136 to White Springs and then turn right on hwy 41
Then left on County Road CR135
In about 5 miles look for the Big Shoals park sign and turn right and take that to the end
There is an entrance fee and a parking fee for the park. ($4/car parking & $2/person entrance). Fees can be paid via a QR code that you scan at the entrance.
Big Shoals Entrance Address:
18738 S.E. 94th St.
White Springs FL 32096
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