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Area
  
20.43 km²

Established
  
1990

Little Big Econ State Forest

Address
  
1350 Snow Hill Rd, Geneva, FL 32732, USA

Hours
  
Open today · 8AM–12PM, 1–5PMFriday8AM–12PM, 1–5PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedMonday8AM–12PM, 1–5PMTuesday8AM–12PM, 1–5PMWednesday8AM–12PM, 1–5PMThursday8AM–12PM, 1–5PMSuggest an edit

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Little big econ state forest


The Little Big Econ State Forest is a state forest in the U.S. state of Florida. The 5,048 acres (20.43 km2) forest is located in Central Florida, 3.3 miles (5.3 km) east of the downtown Oviedo, on Florida Country Road 426 with forest office on Snow Hill Road in Geneva, Florida. The Kilbee Tract is a smaller non-contiguous section of the park located east of the main forest, along Saint Johns River, the longest river in the state.

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The forest's most notable feature is the Econlockhatchee River, an Outstanding Florida Water, that winds east-to-west inside the forest. The protected area of Florida is open for picnicking, bird watching, fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback and mountain bike riding.

The old Flagler Railroad System used to traverse the central part of the forest. What was the old railway is now called the Flagler Trail in the park. Remains of old trestle pilings can still be seen on the river. The Florida National Scenic Trail also passes through east-west length of the park.

Exploring mounds at little big econ state forest


Etymology

The name Little Big Econ State Forest comes from combining the names of the Little Econlockhatchee River and the larger Econlockhatchee River, which flow through the forest property.

Mountain biking

Known as Snow Hill among local mountain bikers for the road where the trailhead is on, the forest includes a 12 miles (19 km) single-track bike trail.

Camping

There are no developed campsites or hookups available in the park, only primitive camping. For canoeist, primitive camping is available with special permit.

References

Little Big Econ State Forest Wikipedia


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