Apalachee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association

Apalachee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association Building and maintaining the Florida National Scenic Trail and other local trails. Scheduled hikes and other outdoor recreation. Monthly program meetings.

Join us for a Fort Braden Trails Backpacking Trip from Saturday, Oct 17, 11:00 to Sunday, Oct 18, 12:00 PMRSVP on Meetup...
09/17/2026

Join us for a Fort Braden Trails Backpacking Trip from Saturday, Oct 17, 11:00 to Sunday, Oct 18, 12:00 PM

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🍂🍁 Backpacking season is calling!! 🍁 🍂

Join the Apalachee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association October 17–18, 2026 for an overnight backpacking trip in the Fort Braden Tract of Lake Talquin State Forest.

This beginner‑friendly backpacking trip is perfect for testing your backpacking gear and systems. We’ll hike approximately 5 miles to camp, spend the night under the stars, and hike out approximately 5 miles the next morning—an ideal chance to refine your setup and build trail fitness.

This event is open to current FTA Members only. Thinking about joining the Florida Trail Association? Membership unlocks access to trips like this and more! Join today at: florida-trail-association.givecloud.co/join

Thank you, Craig, Carol, and Doug from the Apalachee Chapter for the peanut butter jar donations used by Mike and I to c...
09/12/2026

Thank you, Craig, Carol, and Doug from the Apalachee Chapter for the peanut butter jar donations used by Mike and I to create 15 trail blazing containers. Mike is modeling the small apron that was made for the volunteer to carry the paint and scraper. Yes trailblazing is in our future and so is cooler weather.🤞

Join us for a Heart and Sole Urban Walk on Wednesdays in September at 8:15am, 8:30 start time. Please check meetup for e...
09/07/2026

Join us for a Heart and Sole Urban Walk on Wednesdays in September at 8:15am, 8:30 start time. Please check meetup for exact dates and times.

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Many blisters ago we started these weekly urban walks - now we are chasing the dream, witnessing the fitness and are walking sole mates celebrating our 13th Year!
PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME. Summer is on the way Come at 8:15 AM and be ready to hike a 4 – 6 mile loop (2 -3 miles in and back) at 8:30 AM sharp.
Bring snack if needed, water and hat, and wear comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes. Come hydrated. Location: Miccosukee Greenway, Crump Road Trailhead (4996 Crump Rd, Tallahassee) YOU MUST SIGN UP ON THIS ACTIVITY’S PAGE ON MEETUP.COM TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DIRECTIONS, AND UPDATES, SUCH AS WEATHER CANCELLATION.

Join us for our September meeting: Chapter Program & Welcome Back! on Tuesday, Sep 8 · 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMRSVP on Meetup:...
09/06/2026

Join us for our September meeting: Chapter Program & Welcome Back! on Tuesday, Sep 8 · 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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Join the Apalachee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association as we kick off another amazing hiking season in the Tallahassee area! We are excited to welcome Panhandle Regional Trail Program Manager, Brad Trexler, who will be talking about the history of Spring Creek, the recently completed Spring Creek Bridge project, and the exciting future projects in our region.

Our meetings begin with a social and light snacks at 6:30pm. The meeting and program begin at 7:00pm and we adjourn at 8:00pm.

All FTA Apalachee Chapter Meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!

Join us for A Walk in the Woods: Lafayette Heritage Trail Park (Piney Z) on Mondays in September at 5:15pm. Please check...
09/05/2026

Join us for A Walk in the Woods: Lafayette Heritage Trail Park (Piney Z) on Mondays in September at 5:15pm. Please check Meetup for exact dates and to RSVP:

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A Walk in the Woods is beneficial to one's mental and physical health. This park offers shaded trails and lake views. Depending on the season, wild flowers and local wildlife may be present. Lafayette Heritage Trail Park

Meet near the restrooms. We meet at 5:15pm for sign-in and a 5:30pm start.

This will be a moderate to strenuous hike typically at 3 to 4 miles/hour. This may be the trail to Tom Brown Park and back (approx. 4 miles), or the trail to Alford Greenway, Bill’s Trail and back (approx. 3.7 miles). We will rest for a few minutes at the midway point near a public drinking water fountain. Expect walking on uneven ground and 50-foot elevation changes. Most of the route will be shaded, but there may be unshaded sections.

Remember to have a flashlight or head lamp now the days are shorter. Bring water and wear shoes appropriate for trail hiking. Bug repellent and sunscreen may be needed. Watch for snakes and poison ivy along the trail.

Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Join us for Florida Maclay Gardens State Park Trail Sunday, Sep 6 · 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMRSVP on Meetup:apalachee-florida-...
09/05/2026

Join us for Florida Maclay Gardens State Park Trail Sunday, Sep 6 · 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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Celebrate summer with a hike in the Maclay Gardens State Park. The trail is approximately 5 miles long and circles around Lake Overstreet and passes by the famous gnome village. Most of the trail is in heavy shade. There are restrooms near the trail head and a water fountain at approximately half way. We will meet at the Forest Meadows Tennis Complex parking lot which is just across the street from the trail head. The hike is of moderate difficulty with some slopes and tripping hazards. Dogs on leashes are allowed. There is a $2.00 entrance fee for hikers.

Join us for Florida National Scenic Trail Maintenance on Sunday, Sep 6 · 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMRSVP on Meetup:apalachee-flo...
09/05/2026

Join us for Florida National Scenic Trail Maintenance on Sunday, Sep 6 · 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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Take this opportunity to explore new trails and volunteer to maintain this precious resource! We plan to work across the Apalachee Chapter's area of responsibility (Aucilla River - Apalachicola River) to address specific trail maintenance needs.

All tools and safety equipment will be provided, however if you have special tools of your own, feel free to bring them. Wear sturdy shoes and clothes and prepare to work in water at times. To help with the bugs - good idea to bring a change of clothes for the ride home. Bring lunch, snacks, bug repellent and sunscreen and plenty of water. All skill levels are welcome. Work involves blaze painting, lopping and mowing.

We usually work 4 to 5 hours, depending on weather conditions.

Join us for a Summer Social at Amicus Brewing on Tuesday, July 14 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMRSVP on Meetup:meetup.com/apala...
07/11/2026

Join us for a Summer Social at Amicus Brewing on Tuesday, July 14 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Summer is officially here, and the heat is no joke! Even if it’s too hot for hiking, it’s definitely not too hot for fun. Come cool off with the Apalachee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association at our Summer Social at Amicus Brewing Ventures!

📅 Tuesday, July 14
📍 Amicus Brewing Ventures
⏰ 5:30pm–7:30pm

Grab a cold drink, enjoy a delicious burger from Harry’s Proper Burger, and let’s kick back for a chill evening with great people. Bring a friend — the more the merrier!

Join us for a Phipps Park Hike on Wednesdays in July. Please check Meetup for exact dates and to RSVP:meetup.com/apalach...
07/08/2026

Join us for a Phipps Park Hike on Wednesdays in July. Please check Meetup for exact dates and to RSVP:

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Phipps Park provides a wonderful opportunity for wilderness hiking inside the city. The trails are interesting and moderately challenging, featuring mature forest, wetlands, creek beds, ravines, and meadows, with the possibility of seeing wildlife. Some routes will include an overlook at Lake Jackson with bald eagle habitat.

This is an approximately 3-4 mile hike on a single track, primitive footpath in the woods, with lots of ups and downs and exposed tree roots. Hiking poles are recommended. We'll hike at a speed of 2.5-3.0 mph. Come at 8:15 and be ready to start at 8:30.

There is no water available, so be sure to bring your own. Wear comfortable shoes. Apply bug repellent and sunscreen as needed. Snacks optional.

Join us for our chapter meeting on Tuesday, June 9th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM: Binoculars: the Telescope You Already OwnR...
06/05/2026

Join us for our chapter meeting on Tuesday, June 9th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM: Binoculars: the Telescope You Already Own

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DeWayne Carver, Education Director for the Tallahassee Astronomical Society, will teach us how to use the binoculars many of us already own, for night sky viewing - when on a night hike, camping trip, or full moon paddle.

DeWayne is a long time Tallahassee resident and the current Outreach and Education Coordinator for the Tallahassee Astronomical Society TAS). He's been an amateur astronomer for over 30 years and completed a number of observing programs through the Astronomical League, including the Binocular Messier, Binocular Deep Sky, and Binocular Double Star programs. He's been a TAS Member since 2012. As a professional city planner and urban designer, he has taught classes as an Adjunct Professor at the FSU Department of Urban and Regional Planning as well as prepared and conducted many professional training sessions for his work.

If you own binoculars, DeWayne suggests bringing them along.

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Tallahassee, FL
32312

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