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Archives for August 2019

A.D. Barnes Park

AD Barnes Park

Miami      ( 25.738433, -80.308917 )      0.6 miles

Paved trails wind through the woods at A.D. Barnes Park, a Miami city park, where a tiny slice of native pine rocklands survives.

Backpacker Tips for Hurricane Prep

Tent camping Ocean to Lake Hiking Trail

August 28, 2019    Sandra Friend

Backpacking skills are survival skills. Use your knowledge and gear to make personal preparations for hurricane season power loss and evacuations in Florida.

Bella Vista Trail

Bella Vista Trail

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park  |  Palm Coast
( 29.632757, -81.208425 )      1.8 miles

With a 1.8-mile loop through the uplands of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, the Bella Vista Trail offers a close look at the variety of habitats found on this barrier island

Centennial Trail

Pelican Island Centennial Trail

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge  |  Sebastian
( 27.803342, -80.429350 )      0.8 miles

Designed the first Federal Bird Reserve in 1903, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge celebrated its century mark by creating this short, scenic, accessible trail for birding

Florida Trail, Alexander Springs to Farles Prairie

Florida Trail Big Scrub near Farles

Florida Trail, Ocala  |  Ocala National Forest
( 29.078871, -81.577816 )      8.6 miles

8.6 miles. Dive deep into the world’s largest sand pine scrub forest on this hike through the Big Scrub

Florida Trail, Camp Branch to Suwannee Springs

Florida Trail Suwannee

Florida Trail, Suwannee  |  Suwannee Springs
( 30.378094,-82.87853 )      7.8 miles

7.8 miles. Rugged climbs through abandoned river channels and along the highest elevations along the Suwannee River make this hike a serious roller-coaster through river bluff forests and sandy beaches.

Florida Trail, Chuluota Wilderness to Joshua Creek

Palms in uplands along the Florida Trail

Florida Trail, Orlando  |  Chuluota
( 28.623217, -81.063275 )      3.9 miles

3.9 miles. Enjoy the natural beauty of habitat diversity along a scenic segment of the Florida Trail connecting Chuluota Wilderness and Bronson State Forest

Florida Trail, Clewiston to South Bay

Lake Okeechobee at John Stretch Park

Florida Trail, Okeechobee  |  Clewiston, South Bay
( 26.757715,-80.917641 )      13.8 miles

13.8 miles. One of the most accessible segments of the Big O provides some of the best views of Lake Okeechobee from the dike

Florida Trail, Henry Creek to Okeechobee

Lake Okeechobee at Nubbin Slough

Florida Trail, Okeechobee  |  Okeechobee
( 27.163076, -80.716079 )      8.6 miles

8.6 miles. Along the north shoreline of Lake Okeechobee, this paved segment of the Florida Trail is one of its prettiest, offering sweeping views of the lake.

Florida Trail, Hopkins Prairie to Salt Springs

Hopkins Prairie, Ocala National Forest

Florida Trail, Ocala  |  Ocala National Forest
( 29.276587, -81.687867 )      9.6 miles

9.6 miles. Sweeping along the shoreline of one of the largest prairies in the Ocala National Forest, this section of the Florida Trail lingers on prairie panoramas

Florida Trail, Lucky Tract to Kitching Creek

Backpacker in pine scrub

Florida Trail, Ocean to Lake  |  Jupiter
( 26.934423,-80.175095 )      10.7 miles

10.7 miles. A hike of extreme contrasts, this segment of the Florida Trail between Loxahatchee Slough and Kitching Creek offers the best of the Loxahatchee River basin.

Florida Trail, Moore Haven to Clewiston

Florida Trail, Moore Haven to Clewiston

Florida Trail, Okeechobee  |  Moore Haven, Clewiston
( 26.83847,-81.081465 )      11.8 miles

11.8 miles. On a southbound hike between Moore Haven and Clewiston, arrive at sunrise for the best light show on Lake Okeechobee.

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