Florida Historic Hiking Trails Association Trails
1. FORT CLINCH HISTORIC TRAIL
2. FORT CLINCH ENVIRONMENTAL TRAIL
3. FORT MATANZAS HISTORIC TRAIL
4. FORT CAROLINE HISTORIC TRAIL
5. ST. AUGUSTINE HISTORIC TRAIL
6. OSCEOLA OLUSTEE HISTORIC TRAIL
For further information on the above six trails contact:
Milledge Murphey, Ph.D.
1815 NW 7th Place
Gainsville, FL 32603
(352) 373-9234
The Florida Historic Hiking Trails Association (FHTA) sponsors six historic hiking trails in the state of Florida for scouts and others to hike. These trails offer various activities such as ocean and lake swimming, camping, historic forts and museums, and other historic sites in addition to the trail itself. There are also numerous awards such as patches, pins, and medals that can be earned upon successful completion of the requirements for each trail.
1.) Fort Clinch Historic Trail
Length of trail: 16 miles
Time to complete trail: varies
Description: Trail includes visiting historic Fernandina, Fort Clinch Sate Park, and other
historic landmarks.
Activities: In the area, fishing is allowed in designated places and swimming is allowed
with proper adult supervision.
2.) Fort Clinch Environmental Trail
Length of trail: 6 miles
Time to complete trail: 2 - 3 hours
Description: The park contains as many as 124 different birds and 79 different plants
which may be identified during the hike.
Activities: The trail provides opportunities for nature studies and conservation projects.
3.) Fort Matanzas Historic Trail
Length of trail: 2 miles
Time to complete trail: 1 - 2 hours
Description: Trail consists of a boat trip to the Fort at the national monument and a
nature hike. Activities: Camping is not offered at the Fort Matanzas area but is offered
near St. Augustine.
4.) Fort Caroline Historic Trail
Length of trail: 5.37 miles
Time to complete trail: 2.5 hours
Description: Trail contains a tour of the Fort and is supplemented with a nature trail.
Activities: In addition to the hiking trail, the park also has biking trails. Fishing is
allowed in designated areas.
5.) St. Augustine Historic Trail
Length of trail: 8 miles
Time to complete trail: varies
Description: Trail includes various sites throughout the historic city of St. Augustine.
Activities: Additional site seeing can be taken on.
6.) Osceola - Olustee Historic Trail
Length of trail: 22.4 and/or 10.8 miles
Time to complete trail: 1 long day or 2 days with a backpack.
Description: Trail includes a visit to the Osceola Olustee Battlefield monument along with
many aspects of nature along this relatively tough and wet trek.
Activities: Swimming is available at ponds and rivers.
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