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Bear-n-Oak Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. FL
  3. …Northern Florida
  4. …Ocala
  5. Indian Lake State Forest
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“This trail follows rolling, sandy hills on a sinkhole-rich karst topography. ”

Brett Merlina
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1.4

Miles

2.2

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Loop

63' 19 m

High

50' 15 m

Low

29' 9 m

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26' 8 m

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Description

The Bear-n-Oak Trail is a shady 1.4-mile hike through beautiful mossy live oaks. It winds down to the placid waters of Indian Lake.

This sandy trail also passes through a sandhill being restored with prescribed fire, giving trail visitors a chance to enjoy wildflowers and butterflies. This trail will make you feel like you are in old Florida.

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Land Manager: Florida Forest Service - Indian Lake State Forest

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Brett Merlina
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in Indian Lake State Forest

#146

in Florida

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Indian Lake
Feb 16, 2018 near Ocala, FL
Trailhead at Bear-N-Oak
Feb 16, 2018 near Ocala, FL

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