Hiking Florida: A Guide to Florida's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Falcon Guides) - Softcover

O'Keefe, Timothy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762735708 ISBN 13: 9780762735709

Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, 2008

Synopsis

This completely revised and expanded edition of "Hiking Florida" is packed with information on more than 50 beautiful hikes among the 2,500 miles of trails that crisscross Florida. It includes trails and hikes that suite all tastes and ages - through quiet pine forests, along pristine beaches, on boardwalks, and through historic towns and cities. Each of the hikes varies in length and difficulty, from short strolls along paved walkways to extended treks through landscapes little changed for hundreds of years. This fantastic guide provides detailed descriptions, accurate directions, and maps for all the featured hikes, as well as tips on hiking health and safety, courtesy to others, trail ethics, and advice on hiking with children.

About this title

About the Author

M. Timothy O¿Keefe has published thirteen books, over 1,000 magazine articles and more than 5,000 photographs. Tampa Bay Magazine has called him "Florida¿s premier wildlife photographer and writer."

From the Back Cover

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® 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 more

Edition details

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762735708
• ISBN 13: 9780762735709
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 336