Florida's landscape is a marvel of diversity, and Central Florida is its pinnacle. Footpaths range through salt marshes, river floodplains, and along coastal dunes and beaches. Trails pass through desert- like scrub islands, jungle- like hydric hammocks, and deep, dark bayous. There's no better way to take in this natural world than by walking it.

Ranging from 1 to 43 miles in length, each hike includes directions, a detailed map, and information on hike duration, difficulty, and trail conditions. Explore a new side of Florida, from hidden urban gems like the Circle Bar B Ranch in Lakeland and Ponce Preserve in Daytona Beach, to the quiet rural landscapes of Catfish Creek State Park and Chinsegut Hill.

About the Author
Sandra Friend is a freelance writer and photographer whose work has appeared in Blue Ridge Country, Appalachian Trailway News, Florida Hiker, and Backpacker. She participates in the Florida Trail Association as an activity leader, a trail maintainer, and a volunteer with organization publications. She is also the author of Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Central Florida; Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in North Florida; Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in South Florida; Florida in the Civil War: A State in Turmoil, and Sinkholes. She lives in Ocala, Florida. John Keatley is a Florida travel writer and explorer, contributing to FloridaHikes.com. He is the co-author of Five Star Trails Gainesville and Ocala and The Florida Trail Guide and frequently writes on the topics of cycling, paddlesports, camping, hiking and tourism. He lives in Melbourne, FL.


Book Information
ISBN 9781682682135
Author Sandra Friend
Format Paperback
Page Count 344
Imprint Countryman Press Inc.
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 468g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 155mm * 20mm