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40th Anniversary CelebrationEvery organization has a unique story behind its founding, and the Florida Trail Association is no exception. It was incorporated in 1964 to rally hikers in Florida around a purpose: building a long-distance hiking trail. This section of the website provides background on how the dream of founder Jim Kern grew to today’s reality of more than 1,800 miles of hiking in Florida, thanks to the efforts of volunteers, land management agencies, and the U.S. government.

See the story of our organization in our historic photos 

History of the Florida Trail Association
Past Presidents
Milestones, 1966-1988

Activities & Events

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Upcoming Events

Wed, Jul 8th
Indian River Chapter Activities
Thu, Jul 9th, @6:30pm - 09:00PM
Central Chapter - General Meeting
Fri, Jul 10th, @6:00pm - 08:00PM
TGIF Day Hike: Geneva Wilderness
Sat, Jul 11th, @8:00am - 11:00AM
Historical Hike: Slavia Historical Trail
Sat, Jul 11th, @9:00am - 01:00PM
Kayaking: Rock Springs Run