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Archives for March 2019

Fickett Hammock Preserve

Fickett Hammock

Brooksville      ( 28.613875, -82.468750 )      1.2 miles

Delving deep into a hardwood hammock with towering trees, the loop trail at Fickett Hammock Preserve quickly immerses you into a shady forest of botanical beauty.

Florida Trail, Croom River Trail

Ribbon of blue river between forested banks

Croom Tract, Withlacoochee State Forest  |  Ridge Manor
( 28.526758, -82.218781 )      6.3 miles

A pleasant ramble on bluffs above the Withlacoochee River, the Croom River Trail segment of the Florida Trail tunnels through oak hammocks and slips around cypress swamps along its 6.3-mile journey.

Florida Trail, Cypress Lakes Preserve

Florida Trail, Western Corridor  |  Ridge Manor
( 28.514315, -82.195150 )      1.7 miles

At Cypress Lakes Preserve, a 1.7-mile segment of the Florida Trail follows the edge of a series of cypress-lined lakes where ancient trees have survived the ages

Florida Trail, Fort Pickens

Battery Langdon

Florida Trail, Seashore  |  Gulf Islands National Seashore
( 30.325254, -87.181038 )      6.9 miles

6.9 miles. At the westernmost tip of Santa Rosa Island, the Florida Trail comes to its Northern Terminus in the shadow of the most important historic sites in Northwest Florida, Fort Pickens.

Florida Trail, UWF/SRIA Dunes Preserve

Florida Trail Seashore Dunes

Florida Trail, Seashore  |  Pensacola Beach
( 30.351600,-87.032350 )      3.2 miles

3.2 miles. At the UWF/SRIA Dunes Preserve on Santa Rosa Island, the Florida Trail traverses a series of coastal habitats cradled by the sweeping dunes, providing a one-of-a-kind hike.

Florida Trail, Weaver Creek

Eglin Weaver Creek

Florida Trail, Eglin  |  Eglin Air Force Base
( 30.551267, -86.902100 )      14.3 miles

14.3 miles. Along the western side of Eglin Air Force Base, the Florida Trail traverses high, dry sandhills with some impressive views.

Florida Trail, Yellow River Ravines

Narrow bridge Yellow River Ravines Florida Trail

Florida Trail, Eglin  |  Blackwater River State Forest
( 30.660883, -86.765183 )      11.1 miles

11.1 miles. For an acrobatic adventure on the Florida Trail, the Yellow River Ravines section between Holt and Harold tosses both tricky swamp traverses and creative creek crossings your way.

How To Prepare For A Backpacking Trip

Sandra and her gear at Southern Terminus

How-To in Florida      ( Articles )      

What does a hiker need to spend a week, or a month, or three months on the trail? Here are trail-tested suggestions for backpacking in Florida for trips of a week or more

I Did A (Bit of) I Did-A-Hike

2019 I-Did-A-Hike

March 15, 2019    Sandra Friend

Despite pouring rain and thunderstorms, nearly 240 people showed up to tackle the Florida Trail along the Suwannee River for the annual I-Did-A-Hike, and it made for a memorable experience.

Jenkins Creek Park

Sunset at Hernando Beach

Hernando Beach      ( 28.522436, -82.637091 )      

Overlooking the vast estuary that paddlers tackle on the Coastal Paddling Trail, Jenkins Creek Park provides a trail terminus as well as ample space for anglers to drop a line.

Lake Townsen Preserve

Lake Townsen Preserve

Nobleton      ( 28.650654, -82.273864 )      5.3 miles

Offering access to the Withlacoochee River and the Withlacoochee State Trail while protecting a swath of environmentally sensitive lands west of Nobleton, Lake Townsen Preserve is the gateway to miles of trails.

Linda Pedersen Preserve

Linda Pedersen Park

Hernando Beach      ( 28.520950, -82.637123 )      0.3 miles

Offering recreational access to the Jenkins Creek basin and Jenkins Spring, Linda Pedersen Preserve provides fine views and fun activities for families.

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