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

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.

Pinelands Reserve Near the outskirts of Venice, a county preserve presents an easy loop trail meandering through South Florida pine flatwoods habitat.

Carpet of leaves on path towards large live oaks

Delray Oaks Natural Area A tiny urban preserve protecting a beautiful oak hammock in the city of Delray Beach combines a sidewalk and a blazed footpath for a scenic 0.8 mile hike.

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