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Hiking the Seminole State Forest Through the Ocala National Forest on The Florida Trail
The Ocala National Forest is familiar territory to me. But each time I hike it, the look and feel are a bit different. The differences can be
Hiking the Eastern Loop Around Orlando on the Florida Trail
This suburban and urban section is an iconic section of the Florida Trail. It gets maligned quite a but it was one of my favorite sections because of its uniqueness. It is not a road walk through a city as its reputation might suggest.
The Deseret Road Walk on the Florida Trail
The Florida Trail is known for its many road walks. This is one of the larger ones, comprised of five roads to get around the Deseret Cattle and
Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area to the Little Big Econ State Park on the Florida Trail
This is the land of a thousand parcels with a huge road walk in the middle. Mud, water, and cars abound. Three Lakes Wildlife Management
Walking the Kissimmee River Floodplain on the Florida Trail
Floodplain should tell you what you need to know. It's not the Everglades, but it has plenty of water and mud to traverse. And a river runs through it, but I did not see Brad Pitt anywhere.
Circling West Around Lake Okeechobee on the Florida Trail
Hikers must choose whether to go 50 miles West or 50 miles East around lake Okeechobee. I chose the West side.
Crossing the Seminole Reservation and Sugarcane Canals on the Florida Trail
The Seminole Indian Reservation of Florida is the next destination after the Everglades. Then you will travel along canals through
Crossing the Everglades on the Florida Trail
No matter what preconceived ocean you have about the Florida Trail and especially the Everglades, I am here to tell you that the Everglades are an
It’s Finally Time for Dirty Gil to Hike the Florida Trail
The decision to hike a trail is a combination of the location and the opportunity. The lore and rigor of the Appalachian Trail beckon many. The grand vistas of the Pacific Crest Trail call to many others. The Florida Trail is calling me as a great combination of length, location, weather, and opportunity.