Goethe State Forest

Last Updated 6/15/2026 • Posted in Levy County Outings

Approx. 55 miles1 hour 10-15 minutes

Goethe is for visitors who want quiet trails, horseback riding country, and longleaf pine forest instead of a beach crowd. It is a big, spread-out forest, so pick a trailhead before you go and bring water.
Best Season: October through April

Good for: Hiking, horseback riding, birding
Why it’s cool: It shows off inland Levy County: pine woods, sandy roads, equestrian trails, and the kind of quiet that is hard to manufacture.


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