Sandra Friend is an experienced hiker who has logged more than 5,000 miles on foot throughout the state. Friend is the author or coauthor of over 40 books, including Florida Trail Hikes: Top Scenic Destinations on Florida’s National Scenic Trail. She has received lifetime achievement awards from the Florida Trail Association and the Florida Outdoor Writers Association. Chris Stevens is a hiker, contributor to FloridaHikes.com, and cohost of the Florida Madcaps podcast. Friend and Stevens are coauthors of the fifth edition of The Florida Trail Guide.

Awards and praise for the first edition:Second Place, Florida Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Award“[A] treasure trove of trail trekking. . . . This book will greatly simplify anyone’s search for the trail less traveled.”—Tampa Tribune“A trail-by-trail guide to hiking and walking opportunities in Florida. . . . A well-done guide, easy to use and inclusive.”—Southeastern Naturalist“A guidebook that activity leaders will love.”—Footprint“This book is a must for Florida hikers.”—Johnny Molloy, author of Backpacking Florida

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Sandra Friend is an experienced hiker who has logged more than 5,000 miles on foot throughout the state. Friend is the author or coauthor of over 40 books, including Florida Trail Hikes: Top Scenic Destinations on Florida’s National Scenic Trail. She has received lifetime achievement awards from the Florida Trail Association and the Florida Outdoor Writers Association. Chris Stevens is a hiker, contributor to FloridaHikes.com, and cohost of the Florida Madcaps podcast. Friend and Stevens are coauthors of the fifth edition of The Florida Trail Guide.

Awards and praise for the first edition:Second Place, Florida Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Award“[A] treasure trove of trail trekking. . . . This book will greatly simplify anyone’s search for the trail less traveled.”—Tampa Tribune“A trail-by-trail guide to hiking and walking opportunities in Florida. . . . A well-done guide, easy to use and inclusive.”—Southeastern Naturalist“A guidebook that activity leaders will love.”—Footprint“This book is a must for Florida hikers.”—Johnny Molloy, author of Backpacking Florida

• IntroductionNorthwest FloridaNorth FloridaCentral FloridaSouth FloridaAcknowledgmentsIndexAbout the Authors

Sandra Friend is an experienced hiker who has logged more than 5,000 miles on foot throughout the state. Friend is the author or coauthor of over 40 books, including Florida Trail Hikes: Top Scenic Destinations on Florida’s National Scenic Trail. She has received lifetime achievement awards from the Florida Trail Association and the Florida Outdoor Writers Association. Chris Stevens is a hiker, contributor to FloridaHikes.com, and cohost of the Florida Madcaps podcast. Friend and Stevens are coauthors of the fifth edition of The Florida Trail Guide.

Awards and praise for the first edition:Second Place, Florida Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Award“[A] treasure trove of trail trekking. . . . This book will greatly simplify anyone’s search for the trail less traveled.”—Tampa Tribune“A trail-by-trail guide to hiking and walking opportunities in Florida. . . . A well-done guide, easy to use and inclusive.”—Southeastern Naturalist“A guidebook that activity leaders will love.”—Footprint“This book is a must for Florida hikers.”—Johnny Molloy, author of Backpacking Florida

• IntroductionNorthwest FloridaNorth FloridaCentral FloridaSouth FloridaAcknowledgmentsIndexAbout the Authors