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 In 1981, the Indian River Chapter of the Florida Trail Association first brought hikers together along the Space Coast. Responsible for lengthy stretches of the Florida Trail through the eastern edge of Osceola County, the chapter is best known for its friendly, outgoing hospitality, inviting our fellow hikers to socialize at our chapter’s screen room during annual and regional conferences.
Among our membership, we proudly count two former Florida Trail Association presidents, Karl Eichorn and Ernie Baldini. Notable trail builder Ashby Box, who planned the Kissimmee section of the trail, and activity leader extraordinare, Bob Atwater, have since passed on, but our energetic activity leaders continue to lead hikes, paddling trips, birding walks, and maintenance trips along the trail as well as regularly scheduled events like the Annual Easter Egg Hike, which always kicks off at the Viera McDonalds at 9 AM on Easter Sunday.
Serving Brevard and Indian River counties CHAPTER MEETINGS are held on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Melbourne Public Library on Fee Avenue. You do not need to be a member to attend. Come to a meeting and get acquainted! Address: 540 E Fee Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901 DIRECTIONS: Take I-95 to exit 180 (US 192). Turn east on to US 192. Follow US 192 until you reach Babcock Street (Approx. 5 miles). Turn left (north) on Babcock Street. Follow Babcock to Fee Avenue ( the first traffic signal). Turn right (east) on Fee Avenue. Follow Fee through the four way stop. The library parking lot is the first turn past the four way stop on the north side of the road. CONTACT: Richard Louden - (321) 638 8804 - lindaglouden@cfl.rr.com OUR ADDRESS:
Indian River Chapter
Florida Trail Association
PO Box 832
Melbourne FL 32902 
The Indian River Chapter maintains the Florida Trail from Tosohatchee Reserve State Park south through Bull Creek WMA, Forever Florida, Three Lakes WMA, and Prairie Lakes WMA.
Our newest trail is the Triple N Ranch Trail, a new loop trail in the Florida Trail System, located near Holopaw off US 192. 
THE FLORIDA TRAIL in Prairie Lakes Wildlife Management Area offers two loops, providing a place for hikers to enjoy day hikes and extended backpacking trips. A side trail off the loop leads to an observation deck over the Lake Kissimmee marshes. This vast wilderness in Osceola County is off Canoe Creek Road between Holopaw and Kenansville.
TRIPLE N RANCH is the location of our newest loop trail. Walk into Florida’s pioneer past through palmetto prairies and past cypress domes in this classic Central Florida landscape, off US 192 west of Melbourne. TOSOHATCHEE RESERVE STATE PARK is a popular day hike and weekend backpacking destination off SR 50 west of Titusville. The Florida Trail tunnels through dense old-growth forests and a side trail leads to a rare stand of virgin cypress trees. The Base Camp Outlet for camping and skiing supplies is located at 908 US 1 in Rockledge. Base Camp assists in the distribution of our newsletter, the FOOTLOG. ABOUT THE TRAILS
If you have recently hiked on the FT in any area maintained by our Chapter, please report the condition of the trail to your newsletter editor. (e-mail: cjallen@digital.net )
ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS
If you have ideas for speakers or programs for our monthly meetings, contact Program Chair Tony Flohre. Phone: 321-723-6339 or e-mail: fltrltony@mac.com or contact Joe Allen, cjallen@digfital.net. |
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