Thru Hike
What to Expect:
Completing the Florida Trail (FT) in one trip is a mammoth undertaking. Each year, dozens of hikers attempt a thru-hike.
- A typical thru-hiker takes two to three months to hike the entire FT.
- After deciding when and where to begin and then registering your thru-hike, you will need to plan your resupply points and know the needed permits and camping regulations along the Florida Trail.
- Review the FAQ’s & Hiker Safety Tips to learn about what to expect on the trail.
- The Florida Trail Thru Hiker Packet includes information to help you plan your long distance hike safely and officially.
What Should I Know When Planning a Thru-Hike?
Complete Thru Hiker Guide
(Updated Sept 2023)
The Thru Hiker Guide Includes the Following Documents:
Cover Letter
FAQ’s
Required Reservation Info
Required Permit Info
Buckman’s Lock Info
Prescribed Burn Info
Hunter Safety Tips
Gateway Community Info
Leave No Trace Principles
End to End Hiker Designation Info
FT Partnerships & Resources
Chapter Info
Safety Tips
Map Info
Seminole Reservation Permit Info
Big Cypress National Preserve Permit Info