Due to construction on the Miami Canal a section of the FNST has been temporarily closed. The south end of the re-route (white blaze) starts on the L1-E Levee at the intersection of CR-835 (Evercane Road) and Rogers Road. The north end of the re-route starts in the town of Clewiston at Esperanza Ave and […]
12.04.25 – Maps 39-40 – Miami Canal Closure and Re-route Read More »
A planned reroute of the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) is scheduled for 11/14/2025 through 11/17/2025. The FNST will be relocated from Nobles Grade onto the Blue Trail and Jones Grade. The Blue Trail will be re-blazed orange to match the FNST blazing standard. The relocation starts 0.8 mile north of the I-75 Parking Area
11.25.25 – Maps 41-42 – Big Cypress Trail Relocation Read More »
Local sources are reporting that the Fort Pickens area and other sections of Gulf Islands National Seashore are closed for the duration of the ongoing federal government shutdown. Hikers are cautioned that government websites are not necessarily up-to-date during the shutdown, and access to federally-managed properties may be denied. For more information, please see here:
10.17.25 – Map 1 – Gulf Islands National Seashore Closure Read More »
Backcountry permits are no longer required in Big Cypress National Preserve. This change helps simplify access to one of the wildest sections of the FT. However, please note: permits are still required to hike across the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. For more information, see FTA’s Permits and Reservations page at https://floridatrail.org/permits/ Reminders for Big
07.17.25 – Maps 41-42 – Permit Update for Big Cypress 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 »
