Serving Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties
Serving Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties
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The Central Florida Chapter of the Florida Trail Association was chartered in 1981 and is one of FTA’s largest chapters. We maintain over 60 miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail, along with trails in Wekiwa Springs State Park, and Little Big Econ, Seminole, and Charles Bronson State Forests.
Our members lead and participate in many hiking, biking, paddling, camping, and trail maintenance activities.
Our monthly meeting will return to Leu Gardens in January! This month, we’re excited to welcome Andrew Furman, an English professor at Florida Atlantic University and an acclaimed Florida nature writer. Andrew will speak about his 2025 book, Of Slash Pines and Manatees, a highly selective field guide to suburban wilderness.
Bring a snack to share and join us for an evening of community, conservation, and storytelling.
Named after an outspoken conservationist and founder of The Friends of the Econ, this Orange County property serves as a critical link in a chain of adjacent properties surrounding the Econ River and its sensitive natural communities.
From the trailhead, a blue connector leads through a hydric hammock to the orange blazed main loop, which drops into the floodplain on its western side. A round trip from the parking area and back is about 1.2 miles.
January 13th @ Charles Bronson State Forest
Join the FTA Central Florida Chapter for a trail work day at Charles Bronson State Forest.
What to expect: We will use a combination of power equipment and hand tools to bring the trail back up to standard. We will: mow, lop (trim) branches, paint new blazes and at times, inspect or repair infrastructure.
The Florida Trail Association develops, maintains, protects, and promotes a network of hiking trails throughout the state, including the unique Florida National Scenic Trail.
Together with our partners we provide opportunities for the public to hike, engage in outdoor recreation, participate in environmental education, and contribute to meaningful volunteer work.
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