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Performed routine trail maintenance to include mowing and lopping from SR 85 to Jr. Walton Pond.

Join the FTA Central Florida Chapter for a trail work day Little-Big Econ SF Culpepper Bend. We will meet at the end of Brumley Road Trailhead What to expect: We will use a combination of power equipment and hand tools to bring the trail back up to...

Protecting the Places We Love: Hiking the 1,500 Mile Florida Trail @ 6:00pm ET
by FTA Staff Events

OverviewJoin experts from the Florida Trail Association for a free virtual event packed with insider info about this challenging trail.Add a Fourth Season to Your Adventures: Winter Hiking on the Florida TrailDepending on where you live, you might only have three hiking seasons: spring, summer, and fall. But what if you could add winter to the list...

Kick off the year and come join the Florida Trail Association and the Panhandle Chapter for a trail maintenance event along the Econfina and Pinelog State Forest sections from Dec. 5-8th

Gator Hook Swamp Hike 5-6 miles @ 8:00am ET
by Big Cypress Chapter

We will meet at the trailhead  kiosk for Gator Hook Trail. Google Gator Hook trail for exact directions from your location. Gator  Hook is located at the Western end of Loop Road about 2 miles in on the left side. Meet at the trailhead at 8:00am. We will start the hike by 8:30am. The ground is uneven and slippery. Plan to hike in water th...

Accessible Trail Day! @ 10:00am ET
by FTA Staff Events

Join us for an Accessible Trail Event on December 6 at Prairie Creek Lodge!

Table at Swamp Heritage Festival @ 10:00am ET
by Big Cypress Chapter

NON FTA EVENT: Supporting our partner US National Park Servicehttps://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/swamp-heritage-festival.htm We will be staffing a table at this event. If you would like to join us at the FTA table, please contact Bonnie Rubel, chapter events lead.

Join the FTA Central Florida Chapter for a work day in Savage Christmas Creek Preserve What to expect: We will use a combination of power equipment and hand tools to bring the trail back up to standard. We will: mow, lop (trim) branches, paint new b...

Kick off the year and come join the Florida Trail Association and the Panhandle Chapter for a trail maintenance event along the Econfina and Pinelog State Forest sections from Dec. 5-8th

Kick off the year and come join the Florida Trail Association and the Panhandle Chapter for a trail maintenance event along the Econfina and Pinelog State Forest sections from Dec. 5-8th

Kick off the year and come join the Florida Trail Association and the Panhandle Chapter for a trail maintenance event along the Econfina and Pinelog State Forest sections from Dec. 5-8th

Big Cypress FTA Chapter Annual Holiday Party @ 6:00pm ET
by Big Cypress Chapter

MEMBERS ONLY   RSVP DIRECTLY by email TO BONNIE.RUBEL@AOL.COM Our annual Big Cypress Holiday Party will be held at Doc Thomas House, 5530 Sunset Drive, South Miami. This is a party you will not want to miss.  We will start off with our hot cocoa drinks topped with whipped cream and sprinkles.  We will cater dinner from La Granja with...

Performed routine trail maintenance to include mowing and lopping from RR220 to Big Fork Creek, from Moore Creek to Pearl Creek, and from Gopher Creek to Turkey Creek.

Join us at Work Week 2025!The Tropical Trekkers have the task of preparing over 70 Miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) for the 2025 hiking season. We have much to accomplish after a summer of growth along our section of trail. There is ...

Join us at Work Week 2025!The Tropical Trekkers have the task of preparing over 70 Miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) for the 2025 hiking season. We have much to accomplish after a summer of growth along our section of trail. There is ...

Join us at Work Week 2025!The Tropical Trekkers have the task of preparing over 70 Miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) for the 2025 hiking season. We have much to accomplish after a summer of growth along our section of trail. There is ...

Join us at Work Week 2025!The Tropical Trekkers have the task of preparing over 70 Miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) for the 2025 hiking season. We have much to accomplish after a summer of growth along our section of trail. There is ...

DescriptionCome join the Big Cypress Chapter of the Florida Trail Association for a trail maintenance event in Big Cypress National PreserveCamping is available but not required!  Camping: All tent or vehicle camping will take place behind the Oas...

DescriptionCome join the Big Cypress Chapter of the Florida Trail Association for a trail maintenance event in Big Cypress National PreserveCamping is available but not required!  Camping: All tent or vehicle camping will take place behind the Oas...

Join us at Work Week 2025!The Tropical Trekkers have the task of preparing over 70 Miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) for the 2025 hiking season. We have much to accomplish after a summer of growth along our section of trail. There is ...

DescriptionCome join the Big Cypress Chapter of the Florida Trail Association for a trail maintenance event in Big Cypress National PreserveCamping is available but not required!  Camping: All tent or vehicle camping will take place behind the Oas...

Join the FTA Central Florida Chapter for a trail work day in Seminole Ranch Conservation Area at the Wheeler Road trailhead What to expect: We will use a combination of power equipment and hand tools to bring the trail back up to standard. We will: ...

The Florida Trail Association is excited to announce a large work party aimed maintaining the Suwannee River portion of the Florida Trail back to standard, before years of hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding ravaged it over the past few years. The ...

The Florida Trail Association is excited to announce a large work party aimed maintaining the Suwannee River portion of the Florida Trail back to standard, before years of hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding ravaged it over the past few years. The ...

FNST: Oasis to Woodpecker (7-mile) Hike & Campout @ 8:00am ET
by Big Cypress Chapter

This is a strenuous hike with overnight campout. and reserved for hikers who have completed Hiking 101 and/or vetted hikers who  can hike for 6-8 hours with a full pack. We will leave Oasis at 8:00am on Saturday and  return by 5:00pm on Sunday. Sanjay will lead the 7.3 mile hike from Oasis to 7 mile camp on the FT. Please ensure you can w...

The Florida Trail Association is excited to announce a large work party aimed maintaining the Suwannee River portion of the Florida Trail back to standard, before years of hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding ravaged it over the past few years. The ...

The Florida Trail Association is excited to announce a large work party aimed maintaining the Suwannee River portion of the Florida Trail back to standard, before years of hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding ravaged it over the past few years. The ...

The Florida Trail Association is excited to announce a large work party aimed maintaining the Suwannee River portion of the Florida Trail back to standard, before years of hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding ravaged it over the past few years. The ...

Performed routine trail maintenance to include mowing and lopping from RR317 Spur to Oakie Creek and between timber cleared areas in TTA.N5

Oasis South to FrogHammock Hike and Camp @ 8:00am ET
by Big Cypress Chapter

Oasis South to Frog Hammock on the BigCypress Preserve FTA Members ONLY Due to limited camping space, please do not post on Social Media Sites! This is a difficult hike (very muddy/wet conditions) with overnight campout and reserved for hikers that have completed Backpacking 101, and vetted hikers that can walk 5-6 hours with a full pack. We will l...

Ingraham Highway Hike, Everglades National Park @ 12:00am ET
by Big Cypress Chapter

OPEN to FTA Members and PublicPLEASE EMAIL Bonnie directlyThe original Ingram trail Highway was opened in 1922. You could  drive on it all the way to Flamingo. We will walk on part of this original trail. It is a 6 mile hike, medium difficulty, Meet at Ernest Cole Visitor Center parking lot at  9:30am. We will car pool together at 10:00am...

FTthruHIKE Kickoff @ 4:00pm ET
by FTA Staff Events

Hosted by hiker support group FTthruHIKE, Kickoff is an annual volunteer run event to support thru-hikers.Volunteers will share trail information, and shuttle thru-hikers to the southern terminus each morning.Some food will likely be provided, but not guaranteed.  Camping in group campsite is $20 per hiker per night - payable at the campg...