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
Celebrating our 20th Anniversary
Twenty Years of Florida Hikes A trip down Memory Lane as we celebrate our twentieth year online and run a month-long giveaway of our books in February 2026.
February 2026 Book Giveaway We are holding random drawings through February 28, 2026 to give away one of our books daily. Entering is easy: join one of our two mailing lists. Anyone who joins this month is eligible.New Explorations
Johnson Preserve A 44 acre tract of wild amid suburbia, Johnson Preserve provides a rare opportunity for public access to the upper reaches of the Braden River.
Jungle Hut Loop Trail Near the beach at Hammock Dunes, follow a windy trail through shady coastal hammocks on this easy 1.1 mile hike east of Palm Coast.
Crooked Lake WEA Near the western slope of the Lake Wales Ridge, wildflowers proliferate across sandhill restoration and clusters of rare cutthroat grass grow trailside on a 5 mile hike. 
Rye Preserve Yellow Trail Explore the pioneer settlement of Rye and the flow of Rye Creek towards the Manatee River in the open spaces of Rye Preserve.
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