Loblolly Woods Nature Park

My dog and I love hiking here! A great nature retreat right in the middle of town. If you're lucky, you might even catch some wildlife--we saw a white-tailed deer buck on our last visit! Make sure to stay on trail or wear long pants/socks because there's poison ivy and the trail can get super narrow at points. Be mindful of off-leash dogs, as there is almost always some here. Not great, but not everyone is a responsible dog owner unfortunately. Quiet little area with lots of spots to see the creek.

We were visiting the University of Florida and wanted to take a short hike. Loblolly Woods a a great place for a picnic or a short nature walk. There is a shaded, sandy trail that is relatively flat. The parking lot is small and the entrance is easy to miss because it seems that the woods are adjacent to a residential area. There are otters in the creek but we did not see any. It is a great place for kids and older adults but the trail is not wheelchair friendly.

Fantastic little nature park just a few minutes away from UF. There’s a creek that runs right through the park and plenty of short hiking/biking trails. We even saw a few deer while we were there!