When you think of hiking, you may envision traversing up and over rolling Appalachian or Rocky Mountains, braving the cold, sleet and snow. But while Florida may be popular for its amusement parks and beaches, there is a side of it off the beaten path that many have yet to discover: the more than 5,000 miles of diverse hiking trails throughout the state.
February marks Florida Hiking Trails Month, established first in 2013, to recognize the importance of hiking trails and encourage people to protect and preserve them. Experts say the prime hiking season in Florida is now, from October through April.
The Florida National Scenic Trail, the largest and most popular trail in Florida, stretches 1,400 miles from Big Cypress National Preserve just north of the Everglades to Gulf Islands National Seashore near Pensacola — equivalent to more than half the length of the Appalachian Trail, which passes through 14 states.
On it, hikers will come across dwarf cypress forests, scrublands, open prairies sprinkled with wildflowers and end on a beachfront, a feature unique among the country’s National Scenic Trails.
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I am Jeff Clark, founder of Internet Brothers, producer of this blog, and passionate about hiking. I live in Western NC near the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests are just out my door, so the content will focus on these areas, but let me know what you would like to see on the site. 
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