Concho Billie Trail with Ralph Duharte
Contact: David Denham ddenham@consultant.com
Car camp at Fort Drum WMA.
Concho Billie Trail with Ralph Duharte
Contact: David Denham ddenham@consultant.com
Car camp at Fort Drum WMA.
Join Paul for this brisk exercise walk and then join the group for breakfast afterwards. Or if you want a slower pace just be back at the parking lot to go to breakfast in an hour. Use the Congress Av. entrance to the first stop sign, make a right and then 50 yards the parking lot is on the left.
Support the Florida Trail! For a registration of $20, you can hike along the beautiful Suwannee River along the Florida Trail. Route is 11 miles with take outs at 2.5, 4, 6, or 10 miles. For more details, go to IDIDAHIKE 2019 on Facebook or
https://www.meetup.com/NorthFloridaTrailBlazers/
42nd Annual Waterway cleanup. Help clean up trash and debris at a local park.
MAR. 2 SAT. (S) 24TH ANNUAL BRADWELL BAY
SWAMP STOMP. Hike about 8 mi—from the Monkey
Creek Trailhead on FR 329 and hike west to the Bradwell
Bay Trailhead on FR 314. Depending on the size of the
group, we may split & hike from opposite trailheads,
meeting on the island for lunch. Expect hike to be wet–
wading and mud for about half the distance through cool
water–but the air temperature should be warm. This hike
is strenuous
March 2, 2019 Work Hike, Ocala National Forest, FR 06 to Duck Pond: Meet before 9 AM at the Clearwater Lake Trailhead just off Hwy 42 south of Paisley. Please be on time as we will be shuttling to another area to work. Bring hat, gloves, sunscreen, bug repellent, lunch, and lots of water.
Car camp at Fort Drum WMA.
Meet at the front gate at 8, and don't be late! There is an entrance fee to this state park. Mary moves the hike around every month so you might not find them if you are late. This hike is between 7 and 12 miles, join in for lunch or a root beer float afterwards at Dune Dogs in Jupiter.
8:00 AM - FLORIDA NATIONAL
SCENIC TRAIL MAINTENANCE: APALACHICOLA
NATIONAL FOREST WEST - Lop, mow, blaze and clear
the Florida National Scenic Trail in the western section of
the Apalachicola National Forest. Bring lunch, snacks,
insect repellent, rainwear, sun protection, first aid kit and
plenty of water. Tools and safety equipment provided.
Meet at the Florida Forest Service office (Tallahassee
Forestry Center, 865 Geddie Rd., Tallahassee) at 8
Social with refreshments at 7:00 p.m. followed by the program and chapter business at 7:30. Program to be determined. Some of us meet for dinner before the meeting, 5:15-30, at Olive Garden. Give Scott Lunsford a call, 561-441-1251, if you would like to join us so he knows how big of a table we need to reserve.
MAR. 6, 13, 20, 27 – WED. (M-S) STRESS BUSTER BRISK
WALKS (“Trails, Grub and Tall Tales.”) JR ALFORD GREENWAY TRAILHEAD - Celebrating Our 7th
Year! Come at 2:45 PM and be ready to hike a 3.5+/-
mile loop at 3:00 PM sharp. At the end of this first hike
you can leave or take a short rest and meet the folks
joining us at 4:15 PM to hike another 3.5+/- mile loop
trail AND/OR (2) Come at 4:15 PM and be ready to hike a
3.5+/- mile loop at
MAR. 14, 21, 28 - THUR. (M-S) 5:00 PM - A WALK IN
THE WOODS: MICCOSUKEE GREENWAY, EDENFIELD
TRAILHEAD A walk in the woods is beneficial to one's
mental and physical health. Join us in a moderate to
strenuous walk through the woods at your length (4 miles
@ 3-4 miles/hour). We rest for a few minutes at the 2-mi.
midway point. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Bring lots of
water, wear comfortable shoes, and insect repellent. Meet
near the restrooms a
March 8, 2019 Canoe/ kayak trip from River Junction Camp Ground day use area up river towards Rt. 50 and back (8 to 9 miles total) on the Withlacoochee River. This is a beautiful section of the river with high banks. Bring personal pdf equipment, lunch, whistle and water. Meet at boat ramp put-in at 10 am.
MAR 9 SAT. (S) 1:00 PM – EXPLORE THE LAFAYETTE
PASSAGE PADDLING TRAIL – Join us for a ~3-Hour /
distance TBD paddle of the Lafayette Passage Paddling
Trail. We will launch from Lafayette Heritage Park (Piney
Z) and paddle across Lake Piney Z to the short portage
where we will cross over and continue exploring Lower
Lake Lafayette. Pace and distance covered during our ~3-
Hour trip will be determined by the abilities of the group.
Bring
MAR. 11,18, 25 - MON. (M-S) 5:00 PM - A WALK IN
THE WOODS: LAFAYETTE HERITAGE TRAIL PARK
(PINEY Z) A walk in the woods is beneficial to one's
mental and physical health. Join us in a moderate to
strenuous walk through the woods at your length (3.5
miles+ @ 3-4 miles/hour). We rest for a few minutes at
the 2-mi. midway point. Dogs on a leash are welcome.
Bring lots of water, wear comfortable shoes, and insect
repellent. Meet near the restroom at
March 12, 2019 Work Hike, Ocala National Forest, SR 42 to Duck Pond: Meet before 9 AM at the Clearwater Lake Trailhead just off Hwy 42 south of Paisley. Please be on time as we will be shuttling to another area to work.
MAR. 12 TUE. 6:30-8:30 PM – CHAPTER MEETING:
“NATURE, TECHNOLOGY AND YOU”
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month starting with a meet and greet at
6:30 PM. Program starts at 7 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2810 N. Meridian Rd.,
Tallahassee. For more information, contact ApalacheeFTA@gmail.com. Meetings are open to
the public.
Please join us Tuesday, March 12 at 7PM
Kelly WienerCentral and South Florida Trail Program Manager
As our Central/South Trail Program Manager, Kelly manages the 600 miles of trail between the southern terminus and the Ocala National Forest.
Kelly is a graduate of the University of Vermont, where she earned a BA in Environmental Studies. She developed a passion for working outdoors after studying abroad at a biological research station in Costa Rica and intern
MAR. 6, 13, 20, 27 – WED. (M-S) STRESS BUSTER BRISK
WALKS (“Trails, Grub and Tall Tales.”) JR ALFORD GREENWAY TRAILHEAD - Celebrating Our 7th
Year! Come at 2:45 PM and be ready to hike a 3.5+/-
mile loop at 3:00 PM sharp. At the end of this first hike
you can leave or take a short rest and meet the folks
joining us at 4:15 PM to hike another 3.5+/- mile loop
trail AND/OR (2) Come at 4:15 PM and be ready to hike a
3.5+/- mile loop at
Join Amy on a weekday hike out to Hobe Groves canal and back, about 9 miles. Bring plenty to drink.
Sawgrass Island Preserve, is a Lake County Water Authority property. The Preserve supports gopher tortoises, Florida pine snakes, sandhill cranes, bald eagles and migratory waterfowl. A loop hike, for 5+ miles. Bring 2 qts water, hat, bug spray, sunscreen, and a snack. Carpool from Colony Cottage (by the basketball courts) or Mulberry Rec Center (near postal hut) at 7:45 am at either location (arrive 15 minutes before departure). Nice flat trail, about 50/50 sun to shade, easy walking.
MAR. 14, 21, 28 - THUR. (M-S) 5:00 PM - A WALK IN
THE WOODS: MICCOSUKEE GREENWAY, EDENFIELD
TRAILHEAD A walk in the woods is beneficial to one's
mental and physical health. Join us in a moderate to
strenuous walk through the woods at your length (4 miles
@ 3-4 miles/hour). We rest for a few minutes at the 2-mi.
midway point. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Bring lots of
water, wear comfortable shoes, and insect repellent. Meet
near the restrooms a
Chapter meeting. Public Welcome. Monthly speakers. Refreshments provided.
Come join us.
Wear your green and join us for this 4 mile hike in the Seminole State Forest, with a lunch stop at Moccasin Springs. There is a $3.00 SSF fee per car. Bring lunch, snacks, 2 qts.water and bug repellent.
MAR 15 FRI. (L) - BAINBRIDGE, BOOTS & BREW.
Downtown Bainbridge is a southern town famous for its
historic squares and has a proud history and heritage with
a reputation on making southern hospitality a way of life.
Explore and enjoy a leisurely late afternoon stroll through
the town stopping at a Southern Philosophy Brewery!
Wear comfortable shoes, casual clothing and bring water.
Sorry, event for FTA members only. Limit 12. Contact
Dawn Griff
Join Paul for a hike in this beautiful park! Breakfast afterward at Pete's Place. Meet in the trails parking lot in the newer section on the south side of Forest Hill Blvd.
Good News! The FTA Big Cypress Chapter scheduled North of Oasis Visitor Center Hike is a GO!
The Florida Trail has been reopened (previously closed due to scheduled prescribed burning).
This Saturday, March 16th at 8 AM until approx. 2 PM. Meet at the Oasis Visitor Center parking lot, 52105 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee, FL (halfway between Miami & Naples
The hike will begin exploring
Trail Maintenance of East Richloam loop trail (Yellow trail).
click here to sign-up on meetup
Beginners welcome. Need help with this neglected loop in Richloam.
GPS Coordinates
28°30'01.5"N 82°06'47.7"W
degrees decimal 28.500404, -82.113241
From SR 50 east of Ridge Manor. Take Clay Sink Rd to the Richloam Fire T
Work day at Fern Forest to "pay" for our use of the Nature Center for our meetings. Usually pulling invasive plants in the woods. Wear old clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting wet and dirty. Bring minimum 2 bottles of water, snack. Tools are provided. If you prefer you may bring your own gloves.
Join Paul on this walk in a new one for us! A 30 acre manmade wetland that attracts lots of birds so bring some binoculars. There's a 1500 foot boardwalk and a mile long trail. Breakfast is always a possibility afterwards!
MAR. 11,18, 25 - MON. (M-S) 5:00 PM - A WALK IN
THE WOODS: LAFAYETTE HERITAGE TRAIL PARK
(PINEY Z) A walk in the woods is beneficial to one's
mental and physical health. Join us in a moderate to
strenuous walk through the woods at your length (3.5
miles+ @ 3-4 miles/hour). We rest for a few minutes at
the 2-mi. midway point. Dogs on a leash are welcome.
Bring lots of water, wear comfortable shoes, and insect
repellent. Meet near the restroom at
Join us for a 5-6 mile walk through the woods. Starting on Weems Rd., at the railroad (3430 Weems Road, Tallahassee) Parking on the left or right . Arrive at 9:45 a.m., leave at 10 a.m, we will walk the trail to Lower Lake Lafayette—along Goose Pond Trail to Lake Lafayette Heritage Trail, and back. After the hike join in a lunch outing. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Contact: Janet Stephens (850) 212-7617 janstep@me.com
MAR. 6, 13, 20, 27 – WED. (M-S) STRESS BUSTER BRISK
WALKS (“Trails, Grub and Tall Tales.”) JR ALFORD GREENWAY TRAILHEAD - Celebrating Our 7th
Year! Come at 2:45 PM and be ready to hike a 3.5+/-
mile loop at 3:00 PM sharp. At the end of this first hike
you can leave or take a short rest and meet the folks
joining us at 4:15 PM to hike another 3.5+/- mile loop
trail AND/OR (2) Come at 4:15 PM and be ready to hike a
3.5+/- mile loop at
The A loop Hike is about 7 miles. All the loops start at the Tucker Hill Fire Tower Parking Lot. This trail has some hills which make it a little more challenging. The first section of the trail is in a beautiful stand of Longleaf pines. We will visit an abandoned mine. The reminder of the hike will be in a mixed hardwood forest. Be on the lookout for Red Cockaded Woodpeckers. Bring water, bug spray, snack, water. Facilities at Tucker Hill.
MAR. 14, 21, 28 - THUR. (M-S) 5:00 PM - A WALK IN
THE WOODS: MICCOSUKEE GREENWAY, EDENFIELD
TRAILHEAD A walk in the woods is beneficial to one's
mental and physical health. Join us in a moderate to
strenuous walk through the woods at your length (4 miles
@ 3-4 miles/hour). We rest for a few minutes at the 2-mi.
midway point. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Bring lots of
water, wear comfortable shoes, and insect repellent. Meet
near the restrooms a
Highlanders Chapter General Meeting: NOTE: We are meeting the 3rd Thursday. We meet at the Leesburg Public Library 100 East Main Street in the meeting rooms at the front of the library. Meeting starts at 5:00 PM. Come earlier for social time. Please bring your aluminum cans to recycle in non-dripping plastic bags and a snack to share. Open to the Public.
March 22, 2019 Bike trip from Land Bridge trailhead to Rt 200 in Florida Cross Greenway. Meet at trailhead at 9:30 am. Required: Wear Helmet, and bring lunch and water.
3 day backpack from Lakeport entrance to Fisheating Creek WMA, through Fort Center, Cow Bone Marsh, etc. Contact leader for details.
Join Joe on this 8 to 10 mile hike in the diverse Pines NA. He keeps a good pace making this strenuous in this heat! Bring plenty to drink and a snack. Joe starts walking at 8!
MAR. 23 SAT. M - SOPCHOPPY RIVER AZALEA HIKE:
SOPCHOPPY RIVER SECTION OF THE FNST. A 4.5-
mile hike following the Sopchoppy River. Abundant stands
of wild azaleas bloom mid-late March. Hikers will get a list
of plant species observed along the trail. Check for details
on our Meetup site. LIMIT 20 PEOPLE. MUST SIGN UP.
Contact: George Weaver (850) 510-
3288, weaver@psy.fsu.edu or Colead: April Edmonds
(850) 519-1525, April.Edmonds.35@gmail.com
3 day backpack from Lakeport entrance to Fisheating Creek WMA, through Fort Center, Cow Bone Marsh, etc. Contact leader for details.
Alan will lead this walk through 7 native ecosystems... and then off to breakfast!
MAR. 11,18, 25 - MON. (M-S) 5:00 PM - A WALK IN
THE WOODS: LAFAYETTE HERITAGE TRAIL PARK
(PINEY Z) A walk in the woods is beneficial to one's
mental and physical health. Join us in a moderate to
strenuous walk through the woods at your length (3.5
miles+ @ 3-4 miles/hour). We rest for a few minutes at
the 2-mi. midway point. Dogs on a leash are welcome.
Bring lots of water, wear comfortable shoes, and insect
repellent. Meet near the restroom at
3 day backpack from Lakeport entrance to Fisheating Creek WMA, through Fort Center, Cow Bone Marsh, etc. Contact leader for details.
We will be building a high puncheon. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen, water boots, gloves, and a drill labeled with your name.
The hike is approximately 5 miles. Bring water, Mosquito spray. There are no fees. There are restrooms, picnic table, benches and adequate parking. The trail is level, narrow, dry, shaded, many roots and “trippers”. Please compensate the carpool driver $2.00.
MAR. 6, 13, 20, 27 – WED. (M-S) STRESS BUSTER BRISK
WALKS (“Trails, Grub and Tall Tales.”) JR ALFORD GREENWAY TRAILHEAD - Celebrating Our 7th
Year! Come at 2:45 PM and be ready to hike a 3.5+/-
mile loop at 3:00 PM sharp. At the end of this first hike
you can leave or take a short rest and meet the folks
joining us at 4:15 PM to hike another 3.5+/- mile loop
trail AND/OR (2) Come at 4:15 PM and be ready to hike a
3.5+/- mile loop at
MAR. 14, 21, 28 - THUR. (M-S) 5:00 PM - A WALK IN
THE WOODS: MICCOSUKEE GREENWAY, EDENFIELD
TRAILHEAD A walk in the woods is beneficial to one's
mental and physical health. Join us in a moderate to
strenuous walk through the woods at your length (4 miles
@ 3-4 miles/hour). We rest for a few minutes at the 2-mi.
midway point. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Bring lots of
water, wear comfortable shoes, and insect repellent. Meet
near the restrooms a
Families and Individuals interested in hiking, camping, bicycling, or kayaking are invited to attend meetings or activities.
Come join Western Gate Chapter for its 3-day Panhandle Trace hiking/camping event to explore the northern sections of the Florida National Scenic Trail.
Day One Hike: This 7-mile hike will lead through lush woodlands and wetlands, with wild azalea and other springtime shrubs and flowers making their early appearance, For details see https://www.meetup.com/ftawesterngate/events/
Join us for some easy clipping/clearing of the Nature Center trails. This is our payback to the park for allowing us to hold our monthly meetings in their facilities. Long sleeves and long pants, sturdy shoes and gloves and a clipping tool if you have one.
NOTE: Participation on this hike REQUIRES an Eglin AFB Recreation Permit. A $5 one-day permit is available online at this site https://eglin.isportsman.net/
Come join Western Gate Chapter for its 3-day Panhandle Trace hiking/camping event to explore the northern sections of the Florida Trail.
Day Two Hike: 9.5 mile hike to see Weaver Creek steephead and the pinewoods and wetlands of Eglin AFB. Details at https://www.meetup
MAR. 30 SAT. (M) 8:45 AM - THE GREENWAY TREK:
MICCOSUKEE GREENWAY, FLEISHMAN TRAILHEAD -
Let’s explore the Miccosukee Greenway. You are welcome
to join us for the full 15-mile walk from Fleishman to
Crump and back again, or you can just do a section of the
hike. We’ll follow a moderate pace so wear comfortable
shoes. This is a great opportunity to motivate yourself for
a long-distance hike. If you want to try the whole
Greenway, park at
Come join Western Gate Chapter for its Panhandle Trace hiking/camping event to explore the northern sections of the Florida National Scenic Trail.
Day Three Hike: This 8 mile hike in the Yellow River Ravines will be on a trail section that replaces a former road walk and has recently been added to the FNST. It traverses wetland segments where you will see unique aquatic plants and other flora. See details at https://www.meetup.com/ftawesterngate/
Get kids excited about hiking on this 1.5 mile walk. Age 6 and up and of course parents must accompany. Talk about leave no trace and coexisting with wildlife. Bring water a snack and wear sneakers. Let's get a new generation involved!
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