 Since 1997, the Highlanders Chapter of the Florida Trail Association has provided a gathering place for hikers in the heart of Central Florida. This chapter was developed to increase the participation of Florida Trail members living in Lake and Sumter Counties who were not able to attend the Central Florida chapter meetings and events.
The chapter regularly maintains 56 miles of the Florida Trail and offers educational seminars and recreational events throughout the region.
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Serving Lake and Sumter counties CHAPTER MEETINGS are held Fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM at Leesburg Public Library, Meeting Room A, just inside the front door. 100 East Main Street, Leesburg, FL
Leesburg, Florida, DIRECTIONS: From US Highway 27, turn east on Main Street. The library is several blocks east at the intersection of Palmetto and Main. CONTACT: Michael Barnett- (352) 357-8476- nbarnett03@comcast.net |
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The Florida Trail in Seminole State Forest, the Lake Norris Conservation Area, and the southern portion of the Ocala National Forest, as well as the Croom Hiking Trail running from Hog Island to River Junction in Withlacoochee State Forest. We also maintain one loop trail, Flat Island Preserve, in Leesburg. 
THE FLORIDA TRAIL through the southern Ocala National Forest was the first section of the Florida Trail blazed in October, 1966. Extending from Clearwater Lake north to SR 40, this segment is one of the most popular in the state for backpacking, with highlights including Farles Prairie and Alexander Springs. 
Florida Trail Map Brochure