The exhibit is located in the picnic area annex of the Suwannee River State Park. It was at this point that historians believe Hernando DeSoto crossed the Suwannee River in September 1539 on his quest to the Mississippi River. From this point, one can follow a trail east across the river into the main part of the park. The portion of the trail west of CR 53 is located on forest roads owned and managed by private timber companies. This is a spirited effort of the companies in cooperation with the Florida Trail Association.
Hikers have the opportunity to witness ongoing commercial forestry activities.
The companies also lease out the hunting rights to their lands. This trail, stretching for over 32 miles, is located along the Withlacoochee and Suwannee Rivers. Hiking will be on trails in the Twin Rivers State Forest, on graded roads in Madison County, and on private timber company roads. The trail may be accessed at the Withlacoochee River Bridge on CR 141, from CR 53 seven miles south of the I-10 interchange, and from parking areas at the Ellaville, Black, and Mill Creek North Units of the Twin Rivers State Forest. Access is also available via a blue-blazed trail from Suwannee River State Park.