***Apalachicola National Forrest** 2 May 2025 JUNIPER SWAMP FIRE UPDATE – Crews Will Use Aerial Ignition For Final Firing Operations U.S. Forest Service firefighters continue firefighting efforts on the Juniper Swamp Fire, in the Apalachicola National Forest. The lightning-caused fire which began on April 10 continues to burn towards control lines and is now 3,886 […]
05.02.25 – Map 9 – ANF Fire Closure (UPDATED!) Read More »
On February 18, 2025, the South Florida Water Management District plans to conduct up to a 1300 acre prescribed burn in Okeechobee County. The burn unit is in the Kissimmee River PUA, Oak Creek unit, approximately 8 miles north of Basinger. Smoke maybe visible in the area of the burn as identified in the map. Impacted sections of trail
02.18.25 – Maps 34-35 – Trail closed for prescribed burn in Okeechobee County Read More »
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
02.12.25 – Hurricane Impacts Update Read More »
As of February 2025 the entire Suwannee River section of the Florida Trail is open! FTA volunteers and staff worked over 2,500 hours in the past 4 months to cut thousands of trees from the trail. Happy Hiking!
2.12.25 – Maps 13-14 – Suwannee River Section is open! 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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