Where does the Florida Trail begin and end?

It currently runs 1,000 miles (1,600 km), with 300 miles (480 km) planned, from Big Cypress National Preserve (between Miami and Naples, Florida along the Tamiami Trail) to Fort Pickens at Gulf Islands National Seashore, Pensacola Beach.

Are there alligators on the Florida Trail?

Yes, we have them, and yes, you’ll see them. But alligators are rarely a threat to humans, unless they’ve been fed and associate you with a food source.

Is the Florida Trail continuous?

Length: 71 miles (linear) from Big Shoals State Park to Winquepin St. This is the only segment of the Florida Trail which runs almost continuously beside a major river. The terrain varies from hardwood hammocks, high sandhills, and limestone rock bluffs to swamps and flat dirt roads.

Can you camp anywhere on the Florida Trail?

Camping. Facilities for backpacking along the Florida National Scenic Trail vary. Some managing authorities permit primitive camping anywhere along the trail. Others permit camping only at designated sites.

How long does it take to complete the Florida Trail?

A typical thru-hiker takes two to three months to hike the entire FT. After deciding when and where to begin and then registering your thru-hike, you will need to plan your resupply points and know the needed permits and camping regulations along the Florida Trail.

Can you carry a gun on the Florida Trail?

Personal Protection. Many non-hikers ask women who thru-hike, including me, if they carry a weapon. Aside from my little knife brought for food prep, the answer is NO.

How many miles is Florida Trail?

about 1,500 miles
The Florida Trail is currently about 1,500 miles long. The USDA Forest Service has it divided into four main geographic regions: the Southern region, the Central region, the Northern region and the Panhandle region.

Is stealth camping legal in Florida?

On the Florida Trail, there are plenty of designated campsites with picnic tables, benches, fire rings, names, and marked blue-blaze trails leading to them. Nevertheless, you will end up stealth camping a lot, both legally and illegally.

Are there shelters on the Florida Trail?

There are only seven shelters on the trail, so bring your own tent. Each Corridor by itself is approximately 248 miles long. Thru-hikes on the Eastern Corridor, including road sections, total 1,287.9 miles. Thru-hikes on the Western Corridor, inclusive of road sections, total 1,286.63 miles.

Can you sleep in your car in the Florida Keys?

Do NOT sleep in your car in The Keys. It is illegal and strictly enforced. You could be arrested.

Are horses allowed on the Florida Trail?

Can I ride my horse on the Florida Trail? Several short portions of the Florida Trail coincide with shared, multi-use trails where bikes and sometimes horses are allowed. However, the vast majority of the Florida Trail is designated for foot traffic only.