I hiked from Juniper Springs Rec area out onto Hopkins and back a couple of times several years ago. Govt shutdown may kill my upcoming trip to Cumberland Island in a couple of weeks and I'm considering going back to Ocala as a replacement trip since I liked it so much.

I'd like to do a bit of poking around off trail while I'm there. Are there any good spots/spur trails etc to visit or camp at? I'm generally familiar with the trail, but I haven't explored anything off the main Florida Trail on previous trips. Any info would be appreciated. Specifically: I've seen mention of Crooked Springs in several places and am wondering if that would be a good place to visit and how to get there.

Thanks--

schlanky