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Lake Eaton Loop Trail
Florida
Florida
Free — you'll pick up right here.
4.2 mi
Distance
265 ft
Gain
1h 29m
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in Florida
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Out & back
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Lake Eaton Loop Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 265 ft
- Elevation loss
- 265 ft
- Highest point
- 114 ft
- Lowest point
- 34 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- Not allowed
- Horses
- Not allowed
- Surface
- Natural
- Accessibility
- Not an accessible trail (Forest Service accessibility status)
Source for bikes, horses, surface, accessibility: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)
About this trail
Lake Eaton Loop Trail is a scenic 4.2-mile out-and-back trail in Florida that showcases the natural beauty of the region's lake systems and surrounding ecosystems. This accessible trail offers hikers the opportunity to explore pristine waterfront views and diverse Florida wildlife habitats. The gentle terrain and moderate distance make it an ideal choice for families and casual hikers seeking a peaceful nature experience.
Facts about this trail
The climb
- Starts at
- 70 ft
- High point
- 114 ft
- Total climbing
- 265 ft
- Total descent
- 265 ft
- Steepest stretch
- 6% grade right from the start
- Length (round trip)
- 4.2 mi
- Shape
- Out and back
Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)
When to go
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ocala, FL weather station, 15 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan71° high46° low
- Feb74° high48° low
- Mar79° high52° low
- Apr84° high57° low
- May89° high64° low
- Jun91° high70° low
- Jul92° high72° low
- Aug92° high72° low
- Sep90° high70° low
- Oct84° high63° low
- Nov77° high53° low
- Dec72° high48° low
Where it is
- Lake George Ranger District · Ranger district
- National Forests in Florida · National forest
Source: USFS EDW boundaries
Conditions
Active alerts for National Forests in Florida as of Oct 9, 2026:
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Prospect Bluff Historic Site Closure Order
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Fire Restrictions in Effect for Ocala National Forest
fire-restriction · posted Aug 24, 2026
Travel Management & Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Lake EatonCamping0.4 mi
- Lake Eaton Sinkhole TrHiking0.5 mi
- Lake Shore Group CampCamping3.5 mi
- Fore LakeCamping3.6 mi
- Mill Dam Group CampCamping5.6 mi
- Lake, Alachua, Marion (Lam) TrHiking6.6 mi
- Salt Springs Spur TrailHiking8.3 mi
- Salt Springs Wildlife ViewingHiking9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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