Description: The definitive guide to experiencing the Florida outdoors through hiking, this book includes over 1,000 hikes of varying lengths and terrains from across the state, serving as a trail companion for beginners and experienced hikers alike.
Brief description: Sandra Friend is an experienced hiker who has logged more than 5,000 miles on foot throughout the state. Friend is the author or coauthor of over 40 books, including Florida Trail Hikes: Top Scenic Destinations on Florida's National Scenic Trail. She has received lifetime achievement awards from the Florida Trail Association and the Florida Outdoor Writers Association.
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Awards and praise for the first edition:
Second Place, Florida Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Award
"[A] treasure trove of trail trekking. . . . This book will greatly simplify anyone's search for the trail less traveled."--Tampa Tribune
"A trail-by-trail guide to hiking and walking opportunities in Florida. . . . A well-done guide, easy to use and inclusive."--Southeastern Naturalist
"A guidebook that activity leaders will love."--Footprint
"This book is a must for Florida hikers."--Johnny Molloy, author of Backpacking Florida