Easy hikes don’t always overlap with beautiful hikes, and sometimes what is safe for adults isn’t the best for kids. Thankfully, the Lockwood to Barr trail in Little Big Econ State Forest is fit for families, without sacrificing natural beauty. If you have been looking for a family friendly beginner waterfall trail in Florida, consider spending a couple hours on this one for fun and fresh air.
Welcome to a nice little adventure outdoors in the Little Big Econ State Forest! The Lockwood to Barr trail is a great section of this park to explore with the family if you want to get some fresh air. Family hikes, here we come!
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This beautiful area of Florida is about an hour away from Orlando, and features the narrow yet beautiful Econlockhatchee River. Because the trail follows the river on much of the path, you’ll get plenty of waterside scenery on your hike.
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The gem of the trail is definitely this waterfall, which might not be large but it makes up for it in beauty. This little waterfall is relaxing, bubbly, and a great feature to hike to.
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Rated an easy hike, all 5.6 miles of hiking trail can’t be boring with all the different path types to traverse. Unique path shapes and fun ways to cross water are fun changes in the landscape from a kid’s point of view. Keeping kids entertained is a constant struggle, after all.
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Some of the trail is also quite narrow, which makes wheeled travel impossible, and bug spray even more necessary than before. To hikers, that’s just another part of the adventure.
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As a heads up, this trail does close whenever it floods, to keep people from trying to hike and getting stuck on the path. No one wants to hike underwater, though! If this waterfall hike sounds like a fun adventure for your family, have a happy hike!
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If you’d like to hike this beginner waterfall trail in Florida yourself, with or without family tagging along, check out the Lockwood to Barr Trail page on AllTrails. There, you’ll find a local forecast for the week, reviews from previous hikers, and a trail map to help you plan your visit. For more shorter hiking options, check out this list of Florida hikes under 3 miles long.
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Address: Little Big Econ State Forest, 1350 Snow Hill Rd, Geneva, FL 32732, USA
