Florida Hikes

Long-time Florida authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley have put in the miles to help you explore Florida. Now joined by Chris and Chelsey Stevens in researching Florida’s trails, we’re constantly expanding this extensive database established in 2006. Dig in for inspiration to enjoy Florida’s outdoors! #FLORIDAHIKES

Sandra Friend and John Keatley at Alafia River State Park during a research trip, splitting our data collection by hiking and biking separately, — Sandra Friend and John Keatley

A man and a woman in a palm hammock with a young child between them — Chris and Chelsey Stevens

Celebrating our 20th Anniversary

Montage of website screenshots from FloridaHikes.com from the last 20 years

Twenty Years of Florida Hikes A trip down Memory Lane as we celebrate our twentieth year online.

Chris and Sandra with their new Hikers Guide to the Sunshine State

Hiker’s Guide to the Sunshine State Now available: a new and improved version of an all-time classic covering the entire state.

New Explorations

Path with orange marker through gap towards Lake

Lake Proctor Wilderness Area Protecting 475 acres of of marshes, prairie, sandhill, and scrub, Lake Proctor Wilderness Area echoes with the cries of sandhill cranes across the landscape.

Lester Finley Trail A gentle barrier-free nature trail, the Lester Finley Trail along South Creek is an excellent starting point to explore natural habitats within Oscar Scherer State Park.

Glimpse of pines on bluffs across a creek

South Creek Nature Trail Delight in scenic views and lush vegetation along this well-worn footpath along the bluffs of South Creek at Oscar Scherer State Park.

Ormond Central Park Encompassing 149 acres well hidden between US 1 and Nova Rd, the four segments of Central Park in Ormond Beach interconnect along a network of accessible paths.

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Discover more trails and activities with Sandra and John sharing nearly 30 years of worldwide adventures at TrailsandTravel.com.