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.
Come join us for a relaxing evening at the beautiful Geneva Wilderness Area! We'll be gathering at the pavilion near the Ed & Imogene Yarborough Nature Center for our end-of-season chapter meetup — complete with good food, great company, and a sendoff worthy of another fantastic year on the trail.
Our guest speaker is Chris Stevens, who will be presenting on the release of his new book, A Hiker's Guide to the Sunshine State, Co-written with Sandra Friend.
The chapter will be serving burgers and hot dogs — all we ask is that you bring a side dish or dessert to share!
Nestled along its namesake’s north shore, Lake Jesup Wilderness Area is one of several wild preserves owned and managed by Seminole County. Prone to flooding in summer and fall, the best time to explore this property is in the spring, before our daily rains return.
The Central Florida Chapter wrapped up their yearly maintenance on January 13th at Charles Bronson State Forest. Go check out the freshly mowed and blazed paths!
The 2026-2027 schedule will be released later this year, starting with our annual Trail Maintenance Kick-off at the Mills Creek Woodlands in September. 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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