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adventure
Author_University Press of Florida
beginner hikers
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diverse environments
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Florida
Florida Trail
Florida trails
GPS coordinates
habitat diversity
Hikers
hiking
hiking guide
hiking trails
logistics
maps
National Scenic Trail
open prairies
premier hiking destination
sand dunes
Sunshine State
trail companion
trail length
trailhead
travel
trek highlights
tropical gumbo limbo forests
Product details
- ISBN 9780813028583
- Weight: 800g
- Dimensions: 150 x 196mm
- Publication Date: 24 Nov 2005
- Publisher: University Press of Florida
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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Hikers in the Sunshine State may find themselves less than elevationally challenged, but what Florida trails lack in altitude they make up for in habitat diversity. More than 80 different natural communities range across the state, from tropical gumbo limbo forests to open prairies and sand dunes, and a single brief hike can encompass any number of these environments. Avid hiker and author Sandra Friend presents the complete guide to over 500 hiking trails spread across Florida. These trails cover 2,273 miles, including portions of the 1,400-mile Florida Trail, a designated National Scenic Trail that is the state's premier hiking destination. For each trail, a concise one-page listing describes trek highlights and provides pertinent information on trail length, logistics, sources of additional maps, and directions to the trailhead (with GPS coordinates for many). Organized by region for immediately accessible information, this guide is a user-friendly trail companion for beginners and advanced hikers alike.
Sandra Friend is an active volunteer with the Florida Trail Association and a member of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association. She has written 18 books, including 50 Hikes in Central Florida, 50 Hikes in North Florida, 50 Hikes in South Florida, and (with photographer Bart Smith) Along the Florida Trail.
