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Florida Trail Association Join us in building, protecting and maintaining the 1,500-mile Florida Trail! This page is managed by the Florida Trail Association.
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The Florida Trail Association builds, maintains, protects, and promotes the unique Florida National Scenic Trail (Florida Trail), along with a network of hiking trails throughout the state of Florida. Together with our partners, the Association provides opportunities for the public to contribute to meaningful volunteer work, engage in outdoor recreation, and participate in environmental education. As an organization, we advocate for issues that further the interest of the Florida Trail and our mission. Your energy and opinions are highly valued and welcome here as long as they help us to uphold our commitment to welcoming and embracing all forms of diversity within our community of trail users, volunteers, members, staff, and partner organizations. To improve the dialogue on our account, we ask that you refrain from personal attacks, hate speech, bullying, promotions, spam, or harassment towards our moderators, other followers, or any individual. By maintaining a zero-tolerance approach, we reserve the right to remove content that might be found offensive or threatening or does not help us maintain a safe and inviting space for all.

🍖 🍳Share your TRAIL DELICACIES! 🍜🌯From a camp stove in the backcountry with nothing but what’s in your pack to full-on c...
10/14/2026

🍖 🍳Share your TRAIL DELICACIES! 🍜🌯

From a camp stove in the backcountry with nothing but what’s in your pack to full-on car glamping with a camp kitchen…. what’s the ONE thing that hits the spot when you’re out in the woods?

Freeze-dried feast? Tuna masterpiece? Gas station creation? Peanut butter & jelly on Saltines? Something you’d never admit to eating at home? Or do you eat better in the woods than in your own home?

We want to know. 👇 *Bonus points for pics!*

Drop your favorite trail delicacy in the comments. We will take notes, but we won't judge. 😏

10/11/2026

"Breathe in, breathe out, move on." - Jimmy Buffett

10/10/2026

News Updates: Gold Head Branch State Park Old Growth Forest Dedication and Hurricane Isaia

🎃 We are coming to you, Orlando! 🕸🕷Join us at Freehand Fest! There will be local vendors, b**r, tattoos (yes, you read t...
10/10/2026

🎃 We are coming to you, Orlando! 🕸🕷

Join us at Freehand Fest! There will be local vendors, b**r, tattoos (yes, you read that right!), and lots of fun THIS SUNDAY!

📍 Freehand Goods — 2445 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 📅 Sunday, October 11 | 12–5 PM 🎟️ Free admission!

We will be bringing the trail vibes & a pop-up featuring select FTA MERCH! Come hang out, support local, and learn more about the FloridaTrail. We can’t wait to see y’all!

⚠️ **HIKER NOTICE: Suwannee River Section Trail Conditions**Updated October 5, 2026 | Maps 13–15 If you’re planning to h...
10/08/2026

⚠️ **HIKER NOTICE: Suwannee River Section Trail Conditions**

Updated October 5, 2026 | Maps 13–15

If you’re planning to hike the Suwannee River section of the Florida Trail **west (north) of I-75**, please be prepared for rough and challenging trail conditions.

The aftermath of the 2023–2024 hurricanes and tornadoes continues to impact this section of the trail, with:
Fallen trees and dead snags
Overgrown sections
Missing or difficult-to-follow blazes

Florida Trail Association staff and volunteers are working hard to keep the trail safe and navigable, but storm damage remains extensive.

**Please use extra caution:** Watch for fallen trees and dead snags, and **always look up before setting up camp**. Broken limbs may still be suspended overhead.

💪 Want to help improve trail conditions? Join us for an upcoming volunteer work party on the Suwannee:

📅 October 22–26
📅 November 12–16

No experience necessary! Come help care for the Florida Trail!

👉 Sign up: floridatrail.galaxydigital.com/need

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: THE NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL HAS SENT THEIR KOOZIES SOUTH FOR THE WINTER. 🚨 We recently swapped koozies with...
10/07/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: THE NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL HAS SENT THEIR KOOZIES SOUTH FOR THE WINTER. 🚨

We recently swapped koozies with our friends at the North Country Trail Association, and we’re thrilled to welcome a little NCT representation to the Sunshine State. ☀️

A little North Country Trail 101:

🥾 Nearly 5,000 miles of trail, the longest National Scenic Trail
📍 8 states from North Dakota to Vermont.
🏞️ One of 11 National Scenic Trails, the Florida Trail is also one! (Exclusive Club! 😉)
🌊 Great Lakes, forests, prairies, rivers… they really went all in on the scenery.
👣 Less than 30 Thru Hikers...EVER!

Thanks for the koozies, NCT! Even though our definition of “Winter Hiking” is completely different, we’re proud to share the National Scenic Trail family with you. 🧡

New for fall: LUSH EVERGLADES GREEN. 🍃🍂Our Green Florida Trail Cotton Cap is here, and this rich, outdoorsy green looks ...
10/05/2026

New for fall: LUSH EVERGLADES GREEN. 🍃🍂

Our Green Florida Trail Cotton Cap is here, and this rich, outdoorsy green looks sharp. It’s deep green hue will remind you of the shades of green in every Florida hike.

New color. Limited quantities. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Get yours ➡️ https://floridatrail.org/product/cotton-green-cap/

10/03/2026

Solid plan 🥾👊

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Gainesville, FL

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+13523788823

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