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 a striking circular pool before continuing its journey towards the Suwannee River.

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#1.

O'Leno and River Rise Parks Loop

23.5km

05:56

40m

Hike the difficult 14.6-mile O'Leno and River Rise Parks Loop, featuring the disappearing Santa Fe River and a historic suspension bridge.

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#2.

Old Bellamy Road and River Rise Loop

9.75km

02:28

20m

Hike the Old Bellamy Road and River Rise Loop, a moderate 6.1-mile trail in River Rise Preserve State Park, featuring a unique river rise an

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#3.

River Rise Yellow Trail Loop

5.45km

01:23

10m

Hike the easy 3.4-mile River Rise Yellow Trail Loop in River Rise Preserve State Park to see the Santa Fe River re-emerge.

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Location: Alachua County, Florida, United States

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O'Leno and River Rise Parks Loop

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