Florida Trail
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Florida Trail - Silver Lake Loop - My Florida Hikes
www.myfloridahikes.com via @Riverbankoutdr &bull Aug 24, 2010This 4 mile loop trail leads you through Pine forests and Harwood hammocks down along the River along the shores of the Withlacoochee River into Cypress Swamps and through Floodplain forests. This Florida Trail connector trail takes you from Silver… Full Story »
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Lend your expertise on the Florida Trail
Florida Hikes &bull Aug 3, 2010
Thanks to Florida Hikes member Barbara Bowen, a new forum-within-a-forum has emerged on the website, providing expert-to-hiker feedback on Florida Trail segments. If you're a trail maintainer or section leader, or a local who has recent knowledge of a specific… Full Story »
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Yearling Trail has reopened
Florida Hikes &bull Jul 30, 2010
Closed due to a military plane crash in the area two weekends ago, the Yearling Trail has reopened, as has access to the Florida Trail via the Pat's Island trailhead. Hikers are advised that either may close sporadically as cleanup… Full Story »
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Yearling Trail closed temporarily
Florida Hikes &bull Jul 20, 2010
A military plane crash in the vicinity of Pat's Island on Sunday evening has forced closure of FR 10, the Pat's Island Trailhead, and the Yearling Trail while crews work on cleanup in the Juniper Prairie Wilderness. Portions of SR… Full Story »
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Possible FT closures near Clearwater Lake
Florida Hikes &bull Jul 20, 2010
Ongoing restoration of longleaf pine habitat between Alexander Springs and Clearwater Lake may lead to closures of the Florida Trail near Paisley. Signage will be placed during closure periods. Please check ahead before hiking this section. See the USFS website… Full Story »
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Oil washing ashore on Fort Pickens Road
Florida Hikes &bull Jun 25, 2010
The onslaught of oil escalated in earnest along Gulf Islands National Seashore's Fort Pickens Road and Pensacola Beach, forcing closure of the beach for public safety. There is an advisory in effect by the Escambia County Health Department from Walkover… Full Story »
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Oil spill hits Pensacola Beach
Florida Hikes &bull Jun 5, 2010
Affecting the Seashore section of the Florida Trail - the only portion of a National Scenic Trail that's a beach walk - tarballs have started washing ashore along the shoreline of Pensacola Beach. Portions of the Florida Trail may be… Full Story »
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Wakulla towns become Gateway Communities
Florida Hikes &bull Jun 4, 2010
9 AM Sat June 5, the Florida Trail Association plans a National Trails Day celebration at Wakulla Station on the Tallahassee-St Marks Historic Railroad Trail. Join the group for hiking, bike riding, trail info, and the official designation of St… Full Story »
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Name that Snake!
Florida Hikes &bull May 28, 2010
Tripped over a snake on a Florida trail? Stopped in your tracks watching one in the water? We've all had these moments that make us wary. The good news is that there are only six species of venomous snakes in… Full Story »
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Fire in Bradwell Bay
Florida Hikes &bull May 23, 2010
There is a fire in Bradwell Bay in the Apalachicola National Forest. The Florida Trail is officially closed through this section. Full Story »
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Whitewater a delight at Alderman's Ford Preserve
Florida Hikes &bull Apr 25, 2010
Wrapping up the new hikes for "50 Hikes in Central Florida," second edition, Alderman's Ford Preserve was a real find near Plant City. I thought I'd printed off a map for Alderman's Ford Park, the well-known county park near Lithia,… Full Story »
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Catching up with Hike-A-Week uploads
Florida Hikes &bull Apr 17, 2010
Just a quick note for subscribers that the following Hike-A-Week sheets are now available for download in the Hike-A-Week archives. As always, new subscribers can access the entire archive of Hike-A-Week as well. Each is its own virtual guidebook chapter… Full Story »
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Florida Trail closure at Pahokee
Florida Hikes &bull Apr 7, 2010
In 2004, along the Big O Hike, many of us witnessed some severe undercutting of the Herbert Hoover Dike near Pahokee in the wake of the hurricanes that hit that summer. It seems that more rebuilding is in progress: I've… Full Story »
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Wild and wonderful Catfish Creek Preserve State Park
Florida Hikes &bull Apr 2, 2010
Here's my new favorite hike in the heart of Florida - the weird and wonderful landscape of Allan David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve. My first visit year six years ago was brief, just enough to walk through the oak hammock… Full Story »
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Take a Hike, Florida! Sat Feb 20
Florida Hikes &bull Feb 17, 2010
Across Florida, local supporters of the Florida Forever program have organized hikes and outings for "Take A Hike, Florida" on February 20. We hope you'll join us for this celebration of Florida's natural treasures and the outdoor recreation opportunities provided… Full Story »
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Finishing up the Greenway
Florida Hikes &bull Feb 5, 2010
Today concluded a series of hikes I started this fall to revisit the entirety of the Florida Trail on the Cross Florida Greenway. It’s the nearest bit of the FT to where I live, so there are many segments I’ve… Full Story »
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Myakka River State Park Florida Trail ( Backpacking
weekendamerica.com via @ABWestmoreland &bull Feb 5, 2010My 2 day 1 night walk through of Myakka River State Park. Awesome park; I highly recommend it! Please feel free to leave comments or ask any questions. Enjoy! Full Story »
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IDIDAHIKE to be postponed
Florida Hikes &bull Jan 29, 2010
According to Alton Snellgrove, who’s overseeing the annual IDIDAHIKE along the Florida Trail Suwannee River section, We will need to reschedule the IDIDAHIKE due to high water. According to Eric there were sections of the trail under water Monday and… Full Story »
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Floodwaters swamp the Florida Trail in North Florida
Florida Hikes &bull Jan 27, 2010
Hikers beware! The Suwannee, Econfina, and Aucilla Rivers are rising fast and the Florida Trail is largely under the swift currents of these rivers in many places between Osceola National Forest / Lake City and St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge… Full Story »
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Community Happenings
www.thedestinlog.com via @hikingbackpack &bull Jan 25, 2010The Destin Log is the twice-weekly newspaper devoted to covering the crown jewel of the Emerald Coast. Full Story »
