Jeff Glenn

10.1.24 – map 19-20 – juniper wilderness difficult trail conditions

Due to the Major Fire two years ago and recent storms, the trail inside Juniper Prairie Wilderness is EXTREMELY challenging. There are hundreds if not thousands of downed trees making the trail nearly impassible. It is recommended to bypass the wilderness, especially the northern end if you are not up for the challenge. FTA will

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6.5.24 – Maps 12-14 – Major Suwannee River Trail Damage

Notice to Hikers June 5, 2024 Submitter: Jeff Glenn Title:  Suwannee River Trail Updates from May 2024 Tornadoes FTA Phone: 352-514-1455 Email: [email protected] FTA Map: 12-14 Suwanee River Perm Change: No Following the major storm that impacted north Florida on May 10, 2024 the Florida Trail remains severely impacted along the entire Suwannee River section.

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4.23.24 – Maps 13-15 – Suwannee River Flooding

The Suwannee River remains near flood stage and many sections of the Florida Trail will be underwater. You can check river levels here: http://www.mysuwanneeriver.org/realtime/river-levels.php When the gauge in White Springs reaches 60 feet the trail will begin to take on water at the lowest points. When the river approaches 70 feet it is a guarantee

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4.15.24 – Map 17 – Camping prohibited at camp blanding

The Florida Trail on Camp Blanding is a beautiful place to hike. You’ll walk through the hilly sandhill terrain, with its forests of longleaf pine and turkey oak, densely forested areas with different kinds of hardwood trees and shrubs, and pine plantations in various growth stages. Scattered patches of scrub habitat, with brilliant white sand

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