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
Celebrating our 20th Anniversary
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
Okeeheelee Nature Center Trails A network of paved trails and marked footpaths provide interpretation of natural habitats within the northwest corner of Okeeheelee Park as part of their nature center complex. 
Scherer Thaxton Preserve A system of multiuse trails traverses increasingly wild environments, circling an artificial lake to enter pine flatwoods habitat extending into adjacent Oscar Scherer State Park.
Little Awesome Preserve Rugged pathways meander 1.8 miles across a craggy landscape in the Santa Fe River floodplain, showcasing a riverside spring and unique karst topography.
Deep Hole An impressively deep riverside sinkhole within Myakka River State Park, Deep Hole provides a year-round home to some of the park's largest alligators.
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