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