North Florida Trailblazers - Florida Trail Association

06/01/2026

Great blog entry from UF/IFAS about the FNST. The North Florida Trailblazers maintains approximately 120 miles ot the FNST.

Email 0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Reddit 0 X Linkedin 0 Stumbleupon 0 Have you ever heard someone mention the Florida Scenic Trail? Or the Florida Trail for short? If so, they are talking about the approximately 1,500mile trail that spans the Panhandle of Florida, takes you through the flatwoods of Apala...

05/14/2026

This story about a couple that had to be rescued from the Florida Trail in Ocala Forest should remind you that you should be prepared when you go hiking. That includes checking the weather forecast.

Remote trail rescue: A pregnant woman, her partner and three dogs were rescued from deep in Ocala National Forest after heat exhaustion left them stranded. Multi-agency response: Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Rescue, and U.S. Forest Service coordinated air and ground crews to locate and eva...

05/14/2026

🏕️ Attention Future Backpackers! 🥾

If anyone has been thinking about getting into backpacking or tent camping, we are giving away a FREE tent to help someone get started!

This was my VERY FIRST backpacking tent and it helped start a whole lot of adventures. It’s a gently used REI Quarter Dome 2-person tent and includes:
✅ Rain fly
✅ Footprint
✅ Lots of future memories 😄

⚠️ Tent stakes are NOT included.
⚠️ Tent poles need to be restrung because the elastic has stretched out — but we’re already working on that thanks to MARK! 👏

We’d love for this to go to someone who wants to try tent camping without spending a bunch of money on gear they may or may not end up loving.

🚨 Fair warning: Side effects may include a backpacking addiction, excessive trail miles, gear shopping, campfire stories, and planning your life around hiking trips. 😅

If interested, please PM me!

Happy Trails! 🌲

05/08/2026

This looks like a very interesting series...https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LLjBP157e/

An eight-part Conservation Series kicks off with a "History Chat" at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at Pablo Creek Library with our partners at the North Florida Land Trust. Guest speaker Ramesh Buch will talk about how NFLT uses land acquisition and restoration to protect North Florida's quality of life and irreplaceable land. Registration is recommended.

Visit jaxlibrary.org/ConservationSeries to register for free public programs and to get inspired by local experts working in conservation.

05/05/2026

Hiking fun with the North FL Trailblazers!

05/01/2026

Our very own Leslie Wheeler she is amazing and I love her so much! She was one of the first people I met and became friends with when I joined the NFTB and I was so blessed. You rock Leslie!

03/31/2026

Save the date!

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨

Trail FEST 2027 is officially on the calendar, and you’re going to want to be there!

🗓️ February 26 - 28, 2027 (Main Weekend Event)

Go ahead, block it off, request the time off, and tell your hiking crew. Because this isn’t just a weekend anymore…

We’re cooking up something bigger. 👀
Think:
✨ Come-early / stay-late options
🌲 A brand new educational pre-event
🔥 Even more connection, community, and trail magic

Start planning to be here now. Trail FEST 2027 is going to be one you don’t want to miss.

01/10/2026

We are at the 40th annual southern conference for the FTA! Lots of good food and great people. Went on a great 5-mile hike on the Boy Scouts property. Some mud and sand with lots of sun shine! # backpack

01/04/2026

Thank you Mike. Check out his video from the North FL Trailblazers first day hike!

Join us 1/1/26 on the Florida Trail with North Florida Trailblazers from Rodmans campground to Buckmans lock and back. Starting the year having a fun hike w...