50 Hikes in Central Florida (Third Edition)

50 Hikes in Central Florida (Third Edition)

Author: Sandra Friend

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2018-12-04

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13: 1682682145

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A Florida hike for every interest and ability Florida’s landscape is a marvel of diversity, and Central Florida is its pinnacle. Footpaths range through salt marshes, river floodplains, and along coastal dunes and beaches. Trails pass through desert- like scrub islands, jungle- like hydric hammocks, and deep, dark bayous. There’s no better way to take in this natural world than by walking it. Ranging from 1 to 43 miles in length, each hike includes directions, a detailed map, and information on hike duration, difficulty, and trail conditions. Explore a new side of Florida, from hidden urban gems like the Circle Bar B Ranch in Lakeland and Ponce Preserve in Daytona Beach, to the quiet rural landscapes of Catfish Creek State Park and Chinsegut Hill.


50 Hikes in Central Florida

50 Hikes in Central Florida

Author: Sandra Friend

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018-12-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1682682137

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A Florida hike for every interest and ability Florida’s landscape is a marvel of diversity, and Central Florida is its pinnacle. Footpaths range through salt marshes, river floodplains, and along coastal dunes and beaches. Trails pass through desert- like scrub islands, jungle- like hydric hammocks, and deep, dark bayous. There’s no better way to take in this natural world than by walking it. Ranging from 1 to 43 miles in length, each hike includes directions, a detailed map, and information on hike duration, difficulty, and trail conditions. Explore a new side of Florida, from hidden urban gems like the Circle Bar B Ranch in Lakeland and Ponce Preserve in Daytona Beach, to the quiet rural landscapes of Catfish Creek State Park and Chinsegut Hill.


Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Central Florida (Second Edition)

Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Central Florida (Second Edition)

Author: Sandra Friend

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2011-01-04

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 1581579381

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A hike for every interest and ability! Florida’s landscape is a marvel of diversity, and Central Florida is its pinnacle. Footpaths range through salt marshes, river floodplains, and along coastal dunes and beaches. Trails pass through desert-like scrub islands, jungle-like hydric hammocks, and deep, dark bayous. There’s no better way to take in this natural world than by walking it. Ranging from 1 to 43 miles in length, each hike includes mile-by-mile directions, a topographic map, and information on hike duration, mileage, and trail conditions. This new edition includes 20 new places to explore, from hidden urban gems like the Circle Bar B Ranch in Lakeland and Ponce Preserve in Daytona Beach to the quiet rural landscapes of Catfish Creek State Park and Chinsegut Hill. Old standards like Tenoroc, Disney Wilderness Preserve, and Silver River State Park have been revisited and updated to keep you informed of changes in their trail systems.


Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Central Florida

Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Central Florida

Author: Sandra Friend

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2011-01-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0881509027

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A hike for every interest and ability! Florida’s landscape is a marvel of diversity, and Central Florida is its pinnacle. Footpaths range through salt marshes, river floodplains, and along coastal dunes and beaches. Trails pass through desert-like scrub islands, jungle-like hydric hammocks, and deep, dark bayous. There’s no better way to take in this natural world than by walking it. Ranging from 1 to 43 miles in length, each hike includes mile-by-mile directions, a topographic map, and information on hike duration, mileage, and trail conditions. This new edition includes 20 new places to explore, from hidden urban gems like the Circle Bar B Ranch in Lakeland and Ponce Preserve in Daytona Beach to the quiet rural landscapes of Catfish Creek State Park and Chinsegut Hill. Old standards like Tenoroc, Disney Wilderness Preserve, and Silver River State Park have been revisited and updated to keep you informed of changes in their trail systems.


50 Hikes in Central Florida

50 Hikes in Central Florida

Author: Sandra Friend

Publisher: Countryman Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9780881505238

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Longtime hiker and writer Sandra friends tells you everything you need to know to enjoy hiking in this rich and diverse area.


Hiking Central Florida

Hiking Central Florida

Author: M. Timothy O'Keefe

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2008-12-30

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 0762757949

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Hiking Central Florida describes thirty of the region’s 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 Junction—and also embracing the northern stretch of the Florida Trail in the Ocala National Forest and the Bulow Plantation/Bulow Creek hike on the Atlantic coast—this 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


Florida Trail Hikes

Florida Trail Hikes

Author: Sandra Friend

Publisher:

Published: 2024-04-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780813080529

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A guide to the best scenic day hikes and overnight trips along the state-spanning Florida Trail, this book helps readers of all backgrounds and experience levels plan an adventure exploring natural Florida.


50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts (fifth) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts (fifth) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Author: Madeline Bilis

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2019-08-20

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1682683532

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50 beautiful trails around Boston and the Cape In this first-edition guide, Madeline Bilis shares her years of outdoors experience in the Boston area, providing 50 hikes for people of all skill and experience levels. While the Berkshires tend to get all recognition when it comes to hiking in Massachusetts, the eastern part of the state is packed with treasures for lovers of the outdoors. From the rocky ledges of the Blue Hills Reservation to the sandy stretches of the Cape Cod National Seashore, incredible trails and vistas abound in this varied region. In addition to stunning natural views, you’ll delight in discovering dozens of small towns, cultural attractions, and historical sites during your adventures around Boston and the Cape. Hikes include: Noanet Woodlands Myles Standish State Forest Great Island Trail Middlesex Fells Reservation


Hiking Central Florida

Hiking Central Florida

Author: M. Timothy O'Keefe

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2024-09-03

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 1493080059

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Hiking Central Florida describes forty of the region’s 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 Junction—and also embracing the northern stretch of the Florida Trail in the Ocala National Forest and the Bulow Plantation/Bulow Creek hike on the Atlantic coast—this 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


50 Hikes in South Florida

50 Hikes in South Florida

Author: Sandra Friend

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9780881505313

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This hiking guide to the region of Florida south of FL 60 includes hikes along the Gulf Coast and the Atlantic Coast, and in Big Cypress Swamp, the Everglades, and the Florida Keys.