Florida Trail Association

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.

🌿 We're Hiring!Love building trails, leading volunteers, and spending your days outdoors? Join the Florida Trail Associa...
08/04/2026

🌿 We're Hiring!

Love building trails, leading volunteers, and spending your days outdoors? Join the Florida Trail Association as a Technical Advisor!

In this full-time seasonal role, you'll help maintain and improve the Florida National Scenic Trail by leading volunteer work projects, constructing trail infrastructure, mentoring crews, and working alongside our dedicated trail team across the state.

For a full position description and details on how to apply, visit https://floridatrail.org/job-opportunities/

❗***UPDATE!! SOLD OUT!!***🚨These functional and fabulous bandanas are ALMOST GONE! 🌴😎This moisture-wicking Florida Trail...
08/04/2026

❗***UPDATE!! SOLD OUT!!***🚨

These functional and fabulous bandanas are ALMOST GONE! 🌴😎

This moisture-wicking Florida Trail Tails Bandana keeps the sweat out of your eyes and the style on point. Wear it, tie it to your pack, it's basically the Swiss Army Knife of trail gear.

Snag yours before they are gone! 🧡🥾

https://floridatrail.org/product/florida-trail-tails-bandana/

🧢 We need your help!We're getting ready for our next Florida Trail cotton hat, but we can't decide on the color. 🤔Which ...
08/01/2026

🧢 We need your help!

We're getting ready for our next Florida Trail cotton hat, but we can't decide on the color. 🤔

Which color are you buying first??
🖤 Black
💚 Green
🤍 White

We already have orange and maroon hats on the way! We have space for one more color!

Check out the examples and tell us your favorite in the comments! Your vote will help decide our next hat color. 👇
Ready... Set… Vote!

The Grand Canyon movie will screen at Savor Cinema in Ft. Lauderdale FL (503 SE 6th Street) at 6:30pm on Tuesday August ...
07/31/2026

The Grand Canyon movie will screen at Savor Cinema in Ft. Lauderdale FL (503 SE 6th Street) at 6:30pm on Tuesday August 4th. Tickets at FLIFF.com. A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to these local non-profits:
Youth Environmental Alliance
Florida Trail Association
Savor Cinema Fort Lauderdale
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Youth Environmental Alliance
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07/31/2026

A new perspective on the Florida Trail 🌿

Stretching nearly 1,000 feet across the coastal marshes of St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Spring Creek Bridge is one of the newest landmarks on the Florida National Scenic Trail.

Built through a partnership between the Florida Trail Association, the U.S. Forest Service, and St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, and made possible by more than 2,400 volunteer hours, this bridge connects hikers with one of Florida's most spectacular landscapes.

Have you hiked across Spring Creek Bridge yet?

📍 St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

Huge thanks to Apalachee Regional Planning Council for sharing this drone footage!

Backcountry First Aid for Hikers 🥾Whether you're heading out for a short day hike or a multi-day backpacking trip, knowi...
07/30/2026

Backcountry First Aid for Hikers 🥾

Whether you're heading out for a short day hike or a multi-day backpacking trip, knowing basic first aid can make all the difference.

Join us for the next Florida Trail Perspectives webinar with special guest Karl Byars, Florida Trail Association Board Member, retired U.S. Army Officer, and licensed Florida Nurse Practitioner. Learn practical backcountry first aid tips every hiker should know.

During this free one-hour webinar, you'll learn:
✔️ Trail safety tips
✔️ What to pack in a hiking first aid kit
✔️ How to respond to common injuries and illnesses on the trail

📅 Thursday, August 6
🕛 12:00 PM Eastern
🎟️ Free registration required: https://bit.ly/hikerfirstaid
(LINK IN BIO)

Register today!

🥾 New trail guide available! 🌿Planning to hike the Spring Creek section of the Florida Trail? Our new brochure makes it ...
07/28/2026

🥾 New trail guide available! 🌿

Planning to hike the Spring Creek section of the Florida Trail? Our new brochure makes it easier to explore this beautiful stretch of trail in St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

Discover trail distances, access points, and what to expect as you hike through coastal wetlands, pine flatwoods, and marsh habitats, including the new Spring Creek Bridge!

Check it out and start planning your adventure:https://floridatrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Spring-Creek-two-page-grab-and-go-brochure-v1.2.pdf

You said you needed a sign. Here it is!More than a trail, it's adventure, memories, and the miles you never forget. 🧡Tak...
07/28/2026

You said you needed a sign. Here it is!

More than a trail, it's adventure, memories, and the miles you never forget. 🧡

Take this reminder with you wherever you go.
The official Florida National Scenic Trail shield decal is perfect for your water bottle, cooler, laptop, or vehicle.

Get yours here:
https://floridatrail.org/product/fnst-logo-decal/
🌴🥾

🌿 Join the Florida Trail Association team!We're looking for our next Gateway Communities Coordinator to community partne...
07/27/2026

🌿 Join the Florida Trail Association team!

We're looking for our next Gateway Communities Coordinator to community partnerships and help towns across Florida embrace the Florida National Scenic Trail.

In this role, you'll work with local businesses, volunteers, community leaders, and land management partners to expand and strengthen our Gateway Communities Program, support hikers, and help showcase all that Florida's trail towns have to offer.

📅 Apply by August 21, 2026

Full job description and application instructions, visit https://floridatrail.org/job-opportunities/

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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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