Synopses & Reviews
Hiking Central Florida describes thirty of the regions best and most varied hikes, those that offer the chance to observe unspoiled, natural Florida at its finest. With terrain ranging from wet cypress swamps to dry pinewood forests, the region offers subtly striking scenery and it harbors rich diversity.
Covering the area from Ocala to State Road 60 near Lake Wales and Yeehaw Junctionand also embracing the northern stretch of the Florida Trail in the Ocala National Forest and the Bulow Plantation/Bulow Creek hike on the Atlantic coastthis user-friendly guide takes you from short family hikes in places such as Canaveral National Seashore, to backpackers' delights. It provides all the information you need to make the most of exploring Central Florida by foot. Look inside to find:
Hikes suited to every ability
Directions to the trailheads
Comprehensive trail descriptions and maps
Mile-by-mile directional cues
Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for every featured hike
Area-specific tips on safety, hiking ethics, plants and animals, preserving the environment, and more
Review
FalconGuides point the compass to the best spots to play, climb, hike, fish, and be.”
CNN.com
Synopsis
Hiking Central Florida describes 30 hikes designed to highlight some of the best natural areas throughout the region. The hikes in this book fall into four different categories: Short Family Walks ranging from 1-3 miles, Day Hikes from 3-12 miles, Overnight Hikes with easy walks to primitive campsites and Long Haulers, true backpacking experiences that require a weekend to complete.
Synopsis
Hiking Central Florida describes 30 hikes designed to highlight some of the best natural areas throughout the region.
About the Author
M. Timothy OKeefe, called Floridas premier wildlife photographer and writer” by
Tampa Bay Magazine, has published thirteen books, including Hiking Florida (FalconGuides). His award-winning articles and photographs have appeared in National Geographic books,
Newsweek, and
Travel & Leisure. He lives in Florida.
Table of Contents
The HikesFamily (Short) Hikes
Atlantic Coast
Canaveral National Seashore
1. Nature Trails
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
2. Wildlife and Nature Trails.
Gulf Coast
Honeymoon Island State Park
3. Loop Trails
Caladesi Island State Park
4. Beach and Nature Trails
Inland Hikes
DeLeon Springs State Park
5. Wild Persimmon Trail
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge
6. Nature Trails
Hontoon Island State Park
7. Indian Mound Trail
Blue Spring State Park
8. Boardwalk Trail
Tibet-Butler Preserve
9. Nature and Perimeter Trails
Withlacoochee State Forest
10. McKethan Lake Nature Trail
Day Hikes
Silver River State Park
11 Sinkhole & Silver River Trails
Bulow Creek Trail
12. Plantation Creek Trail
Flat Island Preserve:
13. Daubenmire Trail
Split Oak Forest Mitigation Park
14. North and South Loops
Geneva Wilderness Trail
15. Loop and Linear Trails
Little-Big Econ State Forest
16. Econ Loop Trail
Disney Wilderness Preserve
17. Disney Wilderness Preserve Trail
Hillsborough River State Park
18 Florida Trail & River Rapids Nature Trail
Tiger Creek Preserve
19. The Pfundstein Trail
Overnight Hikes
Blue Springs State Park
20. Pine Island Trail
Seminole State Forest
21. Florida Trail and Lower Wekiva Loop Trail
Wekiwa Springs State Park
22. Wekiwa Loop Trail
Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Areas
23. Florida Trail Segment
Little Manatee River State Park
24. Loop Trail
Lake Kissimmee State Park
25. North and Buster Island Loop Trails
Long Haulers
Ocala National Forest
26. Ocala North
27. Ocala South
Withlacoochee State Forest
28. Citrus Trail
Three Lakes WMA/Prairie Lakes Unit
29. Three Lakes Trail
30. North and South Loop Trails