Long-time Florida authors Sandra Friend and John Keatley have put in the miles to help you explore Florida. Now joined by Chris Stevens and his family 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
New Explorations
Fairchild Oak Trail Beginning at one of Florida's largest live oak trees, the Fairchild Oak Trail explores a gradient of habitats above Bulow Creek for two linear miles.
Micco Scrub Sanctuary Hike the best part of two loops across former ranchland amid scrub, flatwoods, and seasonally wet prairies on this 3.1 mile hike at Micco Scrub Sanctuary.
Green Swamp East Weekend Loop Connect the Florida Trail with a side loop through vast pine savannas, floodplain swamps, and cypress domes for a 15.5 mile loop to camp at Tillman Hammock in Green Swamp East.
Simpson Rockland Hammock Preserve A stone's throw from downtown, this old-growth rockland hammock is a tiny remnant of a vast tropical forest that once covered where Miami now stands.Featured Articles
Sunrise at Kissimmee Prairie A spectacular sunrise camping along the Florida Trail at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park makes up for the disappointment of stargazing foiled by weather. Essay by Rob Rogers.
The Reluctant Florida Hiker Motivating your family to hike means motivating yourself first. Lakeland author Vince Strawbridge shares how his opinions on Florida hiking evolved through the process.
Springs in Florida Nearly 900 springs bubble to the surface in Florida. Explore our major springs to swim, snorkel, and paddle.
Family-Friendly Hikes Kids belong in the woods! Bring the whole family to enjoy hikes, parks, and other outdoor recreation at locations that are especially fun for kids. We are proud members and supporters of the above organizations.

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