Hiking

Hiking:

Florida is host to some of the most beautiful and magnificent hiking trails in North America! Where else can one wander through so many different types of ecosystems: coastal parries, hardwood hammocks, pine forests, beaches, cypress and mangrove swamps, rivers, lakes, and springs!iOutdoor has hikes for all levels and abilities. Whether you are a casual walker wishing to take a 35 minute boardwalk through hardwood hammocks or mangrove systems, or the long distance backpacker wishing to take several months on a statewide excursion; iOutdoor will find the perfect trail to suit your hiking needs.

Shorter walks can be found just about anywhere in the state; from the Everglades National Park to bird sanctuaries and parks found throughout the state. Many such walks will feature other points of interest nearby such as gift stores and information centers. Many provide handicapped access as well.

For longer hikes, ranging from an hour or a day; the choices are virtually endless. Depending upon which part of Florida you are visiting, it is possible to enjoy many of the hikes through preserves, parks, water management districts, ranger-led slogs (hiking through wetter areas) and sections or loop trails of the Florida Trail (FT).