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Hiker's Guide to the Sunshine State (Wild Florida)

Hiker's Guide to the Sunshine State (Wild Florida)
By SANDRA FRIEND

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The definitive guide to more than 500 hiking trails in Florida that no enthusiast will want to be without.
 
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. 
 

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #396144 in Books
  • Published on: 2005-12-14
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 608 pages

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A guidebook that activity leaders will love. -- Footprint - Official Publication of the Florida Trail Assn, Sep/ Oct 05

A trail-by-trail guide to hiking and walking opportunities in Florida...a well-done guide, easy to use and inclusive. -- Southeastern Naturalist

A treasure trove of trail trekking…This book will greatly simplify anyone's search for the trail less traveled. -- Tampa Tribune, Feb. 19, 2006

You won't have any difficulty choosing or finding the trail upon which you can celebrate Florida Trails Hiking Month… -- Tampa Tribune, Feb. 19, 2006

About the Author

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.

Customer Reviews

Complete and informative hiking guide to Florida5
This book covers all the major hiking trails in Florida in a very concise but informative format. It groups the trails by regions at the beginning of the book and then checks all the features that the area contains...restrooms, pet-friendly, etc. It also indicates the trails that you should not miss if you want to see the best Florida has to offer. We have found it the best guide to date.