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Florida Trail Cassia Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Eustis, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Florida Trail Cassia Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking area with various trails for hikers, horses, and bikes, plus ample parking.
What runners say about Florida Trail Cassia Trailhead
“Bring your horses bikes or hiking boots for good clean real Florida w lots of nature to take in from wildlife to natural crystal clear small springs!”
“Beautiful hiking trails through bear country!”
“The trail was well marked and enjoyed walking the portion of the trail I was on.”
Bring your horses bikes or hiking boots for good clean real Florida w lots of nature to take in from wildlife to natural crystal clear small springs! Primitive bathrooms at trail head. Black water creek flows through this piece of heaven and there are camp spots and grill spots along the way
Had the opportunity to walk this trail. It was late in the day so did not finish the complete loop that is close to 9 miles long. The trail was well marked and enjoyed walking the portion of the trail I was on.
I am so glad I found this state forest. It was a great place for a walk. There are tall trees for shade and some open spaces for sunshine. Wide variety of vegetation for plant lovers. I also saw lizards, birds, and a coral snake!!!! So use caution when off the main roads. Trails are clearly marked for type of use i.e.
Hiking trails were somewhat unmaitained but blazes were visible, which is the important thing. Split off from Sulphur Island loop to follow yellow blaze trail which was...challenging...for a flat land hike. Many spider webs I walked into. Had to follow equestrian trails to return to Cassia trailhead.
Trail conditions & character
“Had to follow equestrian trails to return to Cassia trailhead.”
“It was late in the day so did not finish the complete loop that is close to 9 miles long.”
Plan your run at Florida Trail Cassia Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefdacs.gov
- Phone(352) 360-6677
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Seminole State Forest
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Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park
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Pine Forest Park
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Spacious park featuring basketball courts, ball fields, a baseball field, benches and picnic tables.
Florida Trail Bear Pond Trailhead
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Serene park surrounding a lake and a pond, offering trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
