The first comprehensive guidebook to the entire 1,400-mile linear Florida Trail offers everything you need to know to hike this diverse and interesting National Scenic Trail.
Broken into 42 segments, each section has detailed trail descriptions and maps showing trailheads and water sources; difficulty ratings, directions to trailheads, and information on trail town amenities; trip preparation and safety guidelines, and considerations for southbound hikers. It’s the book you need to hike the Florida Trail, whether you’re out for a short day hike or months of backpacking!
50% of all proceeds from the sale of the book go directly to supporting the Florida Trail.
The Florida Trail: The Official Guide
ISBN 1-56579-492-3
Westcliffe Publishers
First edition, 2004, $16.95
Softcover, 312 pages.
CONTENTS
Introduction How to Use This Guide History of the Florida Trail The Natural Environment along the Florida Trail Geology Leave No Trace Safety Concerns Climate and Seasons Permits Planning a Thru-Hike Segment 1 Loop Road to Oasis Ranger Station Segment 2 Oasis Ranger Station to Alligator Alley Segment 3 Alligator Alley to L-3 Canal Segment 4 L-3 Canal to John Stretch Park Segment 5 Lake Okeechobee East: John Stretch Park to Okeetantie Segment 6 Lake Okeechobee West: John Stretch Park to Okeetantie Segment 7 Okeetantie to Hickory Hammock Trailhead Segment 8 Hickory Hammock Trailhead to Kicco WMA Trailhead Segment 9 Kicco WMA Trailhead to Prairie Lakes WMA Trailhead Segment 10 Prairie Lakes WMA Trailhead to Bull Creek WMA Trailhead Segment 11 Bull Creek WMA Trailhead to Yates Road Segment 12 Yates Road to Seminole Ranch Trailhead Segment 13 Seminole Ranch Trailhead to Oviedo Segment 14 Oviedo to Seminole State Forest South Trailhead Segment 15 Seminole State Forest South Trailhead to Clearwater Lake Trailhead Segment 16 Clearwater Lake Trailhead to CR 314 Segment 17 Prairie Lakes WMA Trailhead to Green Swamp East Trailhead Segment 18 Green Swamp East Trailhead to Richloam Trailhead Segment 19 Richloam Trailhead to Townsend Park Segment 20 Townsend Park to Pruitt Trailhead Segment 21 Pruitt Trailhead to CR 314 Segment 22 CR 314 to Buckman Lock North Segment 23 Buckman Lock North to Holloway Road Trailhead Segment 24 Holloway Road Trailhead to Gold Head North Trailhead Segment 25 Gold Head North Trailhead to Olustee Trailhead Segment 26 Olustee Trailhead to Deep Creek Trailhead Segment 27 Deep Creek Trailhead to White Springs Segment 28 White Springs to Gibson Park Segment 29 Gibson Park to Mill Creek Trailhead Segment 30 Mill Creek Trailhead to Goose Pasture Road Segment 31 Goose Pasture Road to Greenhouse Road Trailhead Segment 32 Greenhouse Road Trailhead to Bradwell Bay Trailhead Segment 33 Bradwell Bay Trailhead to Camel Lake CG Segment 34 Camel Lake CG to Scott Road Trailhead Segment 35 Scott Road Trailhead to SR 20 Trailhead Segment 36 SR 20 Trailhead to Sand Pond Trailhead Segment 37 Sand Pond Trailhead to US 331Trailhead Segment 38 US 331 Trailhead to SR 85 Trailhead Segment 39 SR 85 Trailhead to East Bay Trailhead Segment 40 East Bay Trailhead to Fort Pickens Connector Harold to Alabama State Line Side Trail The Florida Trail System Appendix A Florida Trail Partners Appendix B Equipment Checklist Appendix C Map Lists and Sources Appendix D Other Reading and Bibliography Appendix E Post Offices, Accommodations, and Stores Appendix F County Sheriff Offices The Florida Trail Association Acknowledgements Index About the Author |
