What we’re about
The Florida Trail isn't a destination it's an experience! An experience that changes daily.
The Choctawhatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association is an outdoor adventure and eco-volunteering group. Our activities include hiking, backpacking, camping, and paddling events throughout the year ranging from easy to strenuous, local to regional. We FOCUS on outdoor activities in NW Florida and South Alabama woodlands and streams. Our members are outdoor enthusiasts who also enjoy building and maintaining local hiking trails.
We are the Choctawhatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association. We maintain the FLORIDA TRAIL (aka: Florida National Scenic Trail) in Okaloosa and Walton Counties – Chapter activities are open to the public and center on enjoying Florida’s woodlands, streams and natural areas. The Chapter maintains the FLORIDA TRAIL on the Eglin AFB Reservation (58 miles), Nokuse Section (20 miles) and the Choctawhatchee River Section (8 miles).
The Florida Trail Association is a 4,000+ member statewide organization with 19 chapters. Goal: To build and maintain the FLORIDA TRAIL and other hiking trails in Florida. Support the conservation of Florida’s natural areas.
For an overview of the types of activities we sponsor look at our PHOTO ALBUMS.
'After checking us out, membership in the Florida Trail Association is expected. Donations are welcomed and strongly encouraged. Help us keep the Florida Trail alive.'
The Florida Trail isn't a destination it's an experience!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Nokuse Section / Florida Trail Volunteer Work Party, Apr. 30, 2024Florida Trail Lafayette Creek Trailhead, Freeport, FL
Nokuse Section Work Party -
Work plan: This activity will focus on blazing and other trail maintenance on the Nokuse Section of the Florida Trail in Walton County.BRING: An orange vest, hard hat, gloves, eye protection, plenty of fluids, rain gear, insect repellent and a lunch. Long pants and good closed toe shoes are HIGHLY recommended.
NO PETS ALLOWED
Participants should read and be familiar with the contents for the following Job Hazard Analysis documents prior to the workday:
General Trail-Maintenance: https://floridatrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FTA-2018-JHA.pdf
Mower and Brush Cutter: FTA-JHAs_Mower-and-Brushcutter_REV-Feb.-2019.pdf (floridatrail.org)
Chainsaw: FNST-FTA-Chainsaw-Operation-JHA-signed-11Oct2023.pdf (floridatrail.org)
- Choctawhatchee chapter meetingCrosspoint, Niceville, Niceville, FL
this month's meeting is being changed to the fifth Tuesday for the month of April only.
same time and place 214 S Partin drive. parking and entrance on the side.
meeting will include regular business. Featured topics will be summary of IDIDAHIKE2024 and recent hike through Bradwell bay by Chris Nolan.
Bring a friend. join us for #5 meal 5:15-5;45 on the first floor, then upstairs to room 400. This will be a hybrid meeting also.
Panhandle FTA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Invite Link
Invite Link https://zoom.us/j/94007171755?pwd=bFlSTmNwWTd2UXRqT2krQXVzNjFYUT09https://zoom.us/j/94007171755?pwd=bFlSTmNwWTd2UXRqT2krQXVzNjFYUT09
