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, Little Big Econ, Seminole, and Charles Bronson State Forests.
Our members lead and participate in many hiking, biking, paddling, camping, and trail maintenance activities.
We will meet at Leu Gardens for our October Chapter Meeting!
Our guest speakers will be Susan Thome-Barrrett and Kathy Rigling from Orange Audubon will speak on wildlife viewing on the Florida Trail.
We'll kick off with some social time at 6:30pm, so feel free to bring a snack to share with the group.
Photo: Craig Watson
Situated on the north shore of its namesake, Lake Harney Wilderness Area protects nearly 300 acres. Now owned and managed by Seminole County, this land has a storied history. Archeological evidence suggests indigenous peoples occupied the area as long as 4,000 years ago, producing shell mounds where the lake empties into the river. In more modern times, the Seminoles established a settlement known as King Philips Town, and the site was later the town of Osceola.
This rural wilderness area offers two separate trails; one alongside the Lake Harney, and another near the St. Johns River at the northern terminus of the Flagler Trail.
Upcoming Trail Maintenance:
October 14th @ Wekiwa Springs State Park
The FTA Central Florida Chapter will be maintaining the hiking trail system at Wekiwa Springs State Park. Maintainers for this work day must be registered as Florida State Park volunteers.
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.
Request to be added to the Trail Maintenance email list here - cfchapter@floridatrail.org
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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