Hiking Florida

This completely revised and updated edition of Hiking Florida features fifty of the best hikes among the 2,500 miles of trails that crisscross Florida from the Panhandle through the Everglades to the Keys. Walk through quiet pine forests, along uncrowded beaches, on boardwalks above exotic swamps, and through historic towns and cities. Award-winning travel and outdoors writer Tim O'Keefe leads the way, providing informative descriptions and hints on safe and enjoyable hiking in this distinctive environment. Whether you choose a short, easy stroll or an extended trek, this valuable guidebook will prove to be a welcome and essential companion to all your hiking adventures in the Sunshine State. For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuides(R) have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors. Look inside to find: - Hikes suited to every ability - Accurate directions to the trailhead and detailed trail descriptions - GPS-compatible trail maps - Mile-by-mile directional cues - Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, best hiking seasons, and moreO'Keefe, M. Timothy is the author of 'Hiking Florida ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780762735709 and ISBN 0762735708.