50 Hikes in Central Florida (Third Edition)
Title | 50 Hikes in Central Florida (Third Edition) PDF eBook |
Author | Sandra Friend |
Publisher | The Countryman Press |
Pages | 474 |
Release | 2018-12-04 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1682682145 |
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
Title | 50 Hikes in Central Florida PDF eBook |
Author | Sandra Friend |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2018-12-04 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1682682137 |
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)
Title | Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Central Florida (Second Edition) PDF eBook |
Author | Sandra Friend |
Publisher | The Countryman Press |
Pages | 275 |
Release | 2011-01-04 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1581579381 |
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
Title | Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Central Florida PDF eBook |
Author | Sandra Friend |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011-01-18 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 0881509027 |
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.
Hiking Central Florida
Title | Hiking Central Florida PDF eBook |
Author | M. Timothy O'Keefe |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 179 |
Release | 2008-12-30 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0762757949 |
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
50 Hikes in Central Florida
Title | 50 Hikes in Central Florida PDF eBook |
Author | Sandra Friend |
Publisher | Countryman Press |
Pages | 312 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 9780881505238 |
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
Title | Hiking Central Florida PDF eBook |
Author | M. Timothy O'Keefe |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 191 |
Release | 2024-09-03 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1493080059 |
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