Eastside Trail

Eastside Trail is an easy out-and-back hike of about 6.5 miles on Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The trail is short and low, with a total elevation gain of about 11 feet, and the highest point on the route reaches about 31 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 2.8 miles in, with a grade of about 2 percent. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late fall through spring. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Deland show November highs around 76°F with lows near 54°F, while summer brings highs in the low 90s and rain on about 16 to 17 days a month from June through August. Nearby, River Forest Group Site offers camping about 6 miles away, and the St. Francis Trail and Rattlesnake Well Loop are both hikes within about 6.5 miles.