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O'Leno State Park. – River Rise loop from O'Leno State Park

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United States

Florida

Columbia County

O'Leno State Park. – River Rise loop from O'Leno State Park

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O'Leno State Park. – River Rise loop from O'Leno State Park

04:57

19.5km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 2, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.53 km

O'Leno State Park.

Highlight • Forest

The park itself encompasses over 6,000 acres of diverse landscapes. Hike or bike along shady trails that wind through hardwood hammocks, wetland swamps, and sandhill habitats. You can even witness …

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8.35 km

Unlike most rivers, Instead of flowing continuously above ground, Santa Fe River plunges underground at O' Leno State Park, three miles upstream. Here, it mysteriously re-emerges from the depths, forming …

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11.0 km

Sweetwater Lake

Highlight • Lake

Fed by crystal-clear springs, Sweetwater Lake is known for its calm waters and lush surroundings. Unlike some of the developed campgrounds in O'Leno, Sweetwater Lake offers a more rustic camping …

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12.9 km

Sink to Rise Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail roughly follows the underground path of the Santa Fe River. Starting at the park, you'll witness the very spot where the river plunges into the earth through a …

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16.9 km

Swinging Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built during the New Deal era, it's one of the few suspension bridges remaining in Florida. As you cross, you can admire the scenic views of the Santa Fe River below.

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17.6 km

River Sink

Highlight • Natural Monument

The crown jewel of O'Leno State Park is undoubtedly the River Sink. Here, the mighty Santa Fe River takes a dramatic turn and vanishes underground! The rushing water seems to …

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19.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

5.28 km

664 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

5.39 km

1.69 km

Elevation

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Sunday 10 May

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O'Leno State Park. – River Rise loop from O'Leno State Park

O'Leno State Park.

River Rise

Sweetwater Lake

Sink to Rise Trail

Swinging Bridge

River Sink

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