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This
guide describes every marked and maintained trail in Florida's
national forests, parks, and preserves. Each description contains
a profile of the path, detailing and rating its condition, length,
and difficulty and describing the highlights and hazards of the
trail. Profiles also give trailhead directions, trail connections,
and hiking season information, followed by a running narrative
describing what hikers can expect to see and experience on the
trails.
The
book also features vignettes of natural and human history along
the trails. Many of the areas border sinkholes and other geologic
formations, wind through fascinating ecosystems such as the Everglades,
and pass by historic sites such as old roadways, mail routes,
battlefields, and military forts. They also provide information
on what to wear and bring on hiking expeditions to maximize safety
and comfort along the great hiking trails of Florida's protected
lands.
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