Notice to Hikers 10/5/26 Maps 13-15 Temporary Rough Trail Conditions West (North) of I-75 In the fallout of the 2023-2024 hurricane and tornadoes the Suwannee River section of the FT remains difficult to navigate due to fallen trees, overgrown sections, and missing blazes. Volunteers and staff are working hard to keep the trail in safe […]
10.5.26 – Suwannee River Trail Conditions Read More »
Notice to Hikers 9/1/26 Map 17 Permanent Camp Blanding Open – Permit Needed The Florida Trail at Camp Blanding is now open after a long closure, by PERMIT ONLY. It is absolutely critical that Florida Trail users adhere to these guidelines! This route is an important linkage in the trail and illegal use puts us
9.1.26 – Map 17 – Camp Blanding Re-Opened WITH PERMIT REQUIRED Read More »
Notice to Hikers – 7.28.26 Submitter: Jeff Glenn Trail Closure Along Suwannee River – Sugar CreekEmail: jeffg@floridatrail.comFTA Map: 14 Suwanee RiverPerm Change: NoEffective Date: 7/28/26 The Florida Trail east (trail south) of SR129 in Hamilton County is closed while Duke Energy maintains the electrical transmission lines. There is no convenient trail relocation at this time.
7.28.26 – Map 14 – Sugar Creek Closure along Suwannee River Read More »
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
4.15.24 – Map 17 – Camping Prohibited at Camp Blanding Read More »
Maps 19-20Date 8.4.25Permanent Change: Yes“FTA and the USFS sponsor free bear canister rental on the Ocala National Forest”Florida Trail users can now rent bear canisters at no cost for overnight trips along the trail. This program is a direct response to negative encounters between FT users and black bears in the Juniper Prairie Wilderness. With
8.4.25 – Maps 19-20 – Free Bear Canisters Available for Rent on Ocala National Forest Read More »