Thru Hike
What to Expect:
Completing the Florida Trail (FT) in one trip is a mammoth undertaking. Each year, dozens of hikers attempt a thru-hike.
- A typical thru-hiker takes two to three months to hike the entire FT.
- After deciding when and where to begin and then registering your thru-hike, you will need to plan your resupply points and know the needed permits and camping regulations along the Florida Trail.
- Review the FAQ’s & Hiker Safety Tips to learn about what to expect on the trail.
- The Florida Trail Thru Hiker Packet includes information to help you plan your long distance hike safely and officially.
What Should I Know When Planning a Thru-Hike?
Complete Thru Hiker Guide
(Updated Sept 2024)
The Thru Hiker Guide Includes the Following Documents:
- Cover Letter
- FAQ’s
- Required
- Reservation Info
- Required Permit Info
- Buckman’s Lock Info
- Prescribed Burn Info
- Hunter Safety Tips
- Gateway Community Info
- Leave No Trace Principles
- End to End Hiker Designation Info
- FT Partnerships & Resources
- Chapter Info
- Safety Tips
- Map Info
- Seminole Reservation Permit Info
- Big Cypress National Preserve Permit Info