In September and October of 2024, Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused significant impacts along a wide stretch of the Florida Trail. While our staff and volunteers have made great progress in addressing storm damage, closures and suggested detours continue to be in place for several sections of the FT. These include: FTA crews are continuing […]
11.14.24 – Hurricane Impacts Update Read More »
As of mid-December, a significant portion of the FT along the Suwannee River remains closed and inaccessible due to hurricane damage. The Florida Trail is open from Big Shoals State park to Gibson Park (51 miles). All trail to the west (trail north) remains closed. This includes Suwannee River State Park and Twin Rivers State
12.9.24 – Maps 13-14 – Suwannee River Closures Read More »
The Juniper Prairie Wilderness in Ocala National Forest is currently closed due to successive damage from fires and major storms. The Florida Trail is inaccessible between the Pat’s Island Trailhead and Juniper Springs Recreation Area. Hikers are advised to follow an alternate route along FL-40, NF-33, and NF-46, as depicted in the attached map. For
11.14.24 – Maps 19-20 – Juniper Prairie Wilderness Closure Read More »
This reroute has been in effect for many years. Please check back as we will hopefully have repair done and original route back to normal some time in 2023. Cross Spring Creek Highway, a dead-end road to the small community of Spring Creek. No parking, just grassy shoulder to pull off. Beware of swampy spots.
2.1.19 – Map 10 – Spring Creek Hwy Reroute Read More »
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