Florida Trail Association
Central Florida Chapter
Serving Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties
The Central Florida Chapter of the Florida Trail Association was chartered in 1981 and is one of FTA’s largest chapters with more than 500 members. We maintain over 60 miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail, along with trails in Wekiwa Springs State Park, and Little Big Econ and Charles Bronson State Forests.
Our active members lead and participate in many hiking, biking, paddling, camping and trail maintenance activities. Each Thanksgiving we have a group camping event at a state park or forest and each New Years we “retreat” to the Ocala National Forest for a fun-filled camp out and celebration.
Next Chapter Meeting:
December 19th, 6:30 @ Geneva Wilderness Area
Our December Chapter Meeting will be on Thursday the 19th in the Ed & Imogene Yarborough Center at the Geneva Wilderness Area.
We wont have a speaker this month, but will be holding a holiday potluck dinner.
Night hiking is a particularly interesting endeavor any time of the month, although especially so under a full moon. Our guided hike of the month took place at the Econlockhatchee Sandhills Conservation Area this month, on Saturday the 16th, which happened to be a super moon, the last super moon of the year. A super moon only occurs a few times a year, when the moon is closest in orbit to the earth.
Upcoming Trail Maintenance: Wednesday December 11th @ Seminole Ranch Conservation Area
Join the FTA Central Florida Chapter for a trail work day in Seminole Ranch Conservation Area at the Wheeler Road trailhead.
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.