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

Aqua blaze on pine trunk next to footpath in flatwoods

Dahoma Historic Trail An easy mile-long loop traverses gently sloped sandhill communities alongside the floodplain of Thomas Creek in Cary State Forest.

Chuck Lennon Hiking Trail A hiker-focused addition to Chuck Lennon Park, the Chuck Lennon Hiking Trail mimics the famous mountain bike trails but at a hiker's size.

Large pond with a boardwalk on its far shore

Pedrick Pond Park Adjoining the Eastside Branch Library off Mahan Drive, an easy mile loop around a big pond lets families both read and watch wildlife together.

Ungarelli Preserve A 35 acre sliver of public land along the southeast rim of Palma Sola Bay divides subdivisions and shops from a tiny strip of uplands above a mangrove forest.

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