10 Florida Hikes for Outdoor Lovers

On the VisitFlorida.com website, travel writer Kevin Mims lists 10 “Must-Do” hikes in Florida, ranging from Blackwater River State Forest in northwest Florida to Big Cypress National Preserve, about 50 miles west of Miami. Most are part of the Florida National Scenic Trail, and Mims tells you which are best for novices and which require more experience, noting that info on Florida National Scenic Trail hikes or hikes that are maintained by chapters of the Florida Trail Association can be found at www.floridatrail.org. Printed section maps can be obtained for a fee from the FTA. For hikes within the boundaries of state parks visit www.floridastateparks.org