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A.D. Barnes Park

Miami   [25.738433,-80.308917]   0.6 miles

A.D. Barnes Park

Paved trails wind through the woods at A.D. Barnes Park, a Miami city park, where a tiny slice of native pine rocklands survives in one corner along with large trees.

Filed Under: City Parks, Hikes, Loop Trails, Nature Centers, Nature Trails, Southeast Florida, Trails Tagged With: Accessible, Birding, Family-friendly, Geology, Historic Sites, Miami, Observation Decks, Picnic, Tropical Forests

Addison Blockhouse Historic State Park

Ormond Beach   [29.332353,-81.095767]   

Addison Blockhouse Historic State Park

Beneath a dense canopy of cabbage palms and live oaks, the remains of a 19th century plantation rise from the forest floor at Addison Blockhouse State Park.

Filed Under: Florida State Parks, North Florida, Parks, Places Tagged With: Archaeological, Historic Sites, Ormond Beach

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki

Big Cypress   [26.325975,-80.999618]   

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki

Set in a 60-acre cypress dome on the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki museum of Seminole culture provides an introduction to the tropical outdoors of natural South Florida’s swamps in which the Seminole Tribe has lived for more than a century.

Filed Under: Loop Trails, Museums, Natural Attractions, Nature Trails, South Florida Tagged With: Accessible, Big Cypress, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, Boardwalks, Clewiston, Cultural Sites, Family-friendly, FT Seminole, Historic Sites, Seminole Wars

Alderman’s Ford Nature Preserve

Durant   [27.879559,-82.170972]   3.3 miles

Alderman’s Ford Nature Preserve

Alderman’s Ford Nature Preserve offers a surprising treat for a Central Florida hike: whitewater, showcasing the Alafia River churning as it winds through a deeply eroded channel

Filed Under: Central Florida, County Parks, Day Hikes, Hikes, Loop Trails, Water Management Areas Tagged With: Alafia River, Birding, Brandon, Dog-friendly, Geology, Historic Sites, Lakeland, Lithia, Riverfront, Tampa, Wildlife Viewing

Alexander Springs

Ocala National Forest   [29.079006,-81.577921]   

Alexander Springs

Surrounding one of Florida’s most picturesque first magnitude springs, Alexander Springs Recreation Area provides visitors with many options to enjoy the spring and the woodlands around the spring basin.

Filed Under: Camping, Canoe & kayak rentals, Central Florida, Launch points, National Forests, Nature Trails, Paddling, Springs Tagged With: Archaeological, Big Trees, Car Camping, Developed Camping, Family-friendly, Historic Sites, Ocala National Forest, Picnic, Scuba, Snorkeling, Swimming, Umatilla

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Tallahassee   [30.513433,-84.247481]   

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

In late winter, azaleas create ribbons of bright color beneath the live oak canopy across the grounds of Maclay Gardens, a series of formal gardens along the hillsides sweeping down to Lake Hall.

Filed Under: Biking, Day Hikes, Equestrian, Florida State Parks, Gardens, Hikes, Loop Trails, Museums, Nature Trails, Northwest Florida, Off Road Biking, Parks, Places Tagged With: Big Trees, Birding, Boating, Botanical, Family-friendly, Fishing, Guided Tours, Historic Sites, Lakefront, Picnic, Playgrounds, Swimming, Tallahassee, Trams, Wildflowers

American Beach

Timucuan Preserve
Amelia Island   [30.573332,-81.444297]   

American Beach

Home to the largest dune system on the Atlantic Coast in Florida, American Beach has a rich history as a vacation destination that served the African-American community during the days of segregation in the South.

Filed Under: Beaches, National Parks, North Florida, Places Tagged With: Amelia Island, Atlantic Coastal Ridge, Atlantic Ocean, Fernandina Beach, Historic Sites, Jacksonville, Timucuan Preserve

Anastasia State Park

St. Augustine   [29.88016,-81.285451]   

Anastasia State Park

Anastasia State Park is windswept and sandy, with an arc of beach that stretches four miles to Matanzas Inlet, curving in on itself to face the ancient city of St. Augustine.

Filed Under: Beaches, Camping, Florida State Parks, North Florida, Parks, Places Tagged With: Accessible, Birding, Boating, Car Camping, Developed Camping, Family-friendly, Fishing, Historic Sites, St. Augustine, Swimming

Anclote Key Preserve State Park

Tarpon Springs   [28.165565,-82.84039]   

Anclote Key Preserve State Park

A place to play Robinson Crusoe for a day or overnight, Anclote Key Preserve State Park is an offshore gem in the Gulf of Mexico made up of four islands within sight of Tarpon Springs.

Filed Under: Beaches, Central Florida, Florida State Parks, Parks Tagged With: Boating, Clearwater Beach, Historic Sites, Islands, New Port Richey, Primitive Camping, Tarpon Springs

Anhinga Trail

Everglades National Park
Royal Palm Hammock   [25.381913,-80.609572]   0.8 miles

Anhinga Trail

For most visitors, the Anhinga Trail is their first glimpse into Everglades National Park. It’s short, and the alligators are right there: hard to miss.

Filed Under: Hikes, Loop Trails, National Parks, Nature Centers, Nature Trails, South Florida, Southeast Florida, Trails Tagged With: Accessible, alligators, Birding, Boardwalks, Botanical, Everglades, Everglades National Park, Family-friendly, Favorites, Historic Sites, Homestead, Miami, Observation Decks, Picnic, Royal Palm Hammock, Scenic, Wildlife Viewing

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The Florida Trail Guide

Florida Trail guidebookThe comprehensive guidebook to planning section and thru-hikes of the Florida Trail.

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Florida Trail appComprehensive logistics and offline maps all in one: our guidebook is now also an interactive app by Guthook Guides.

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The Florida Trail

Florida Trail history book

A comprehensive photo-rich history covering 50 years of Florida's favorite hiking destination. 9x12", 228 pages, full color.

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