FNST State of the Trail Report

At the FNST Symposium this past Saturday, one of the key take-aways was the effort the US Forest Service has put into a review of all of the designated segments of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Called the “2012 State of the Trail Report,” this document is a comprehensive overview of the trail. It includes:

• A map of each trail segment by land management agency / section  (preview a map)

Plus a page of statistics (preview a page) on the trail segment, including:

• Who owns this section of the trail
• How long is it
• What will you find there
• How many miles are certified (thru and spur)
• How many additional miles / trailheads / campsites / structures will be built in 2013
• Who provides volunteer support for the section
• What type of trail surfaces – footpath, paved, dirt road, levee – are involved
• What official facilities are currently available
• What condition is the trail in, if known
• What are the management priorities for this section

The document also includes contact information for each of the land managers involved in stewardship of the Florida National Scenic Trail, and a discussion of gaps in the trail and what might be done about them.

The full report will be made available on the FNST website.