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
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Choctawhatchee chapter meeting
The Blue Tee, 2000 Bluewater Blvd, niceville, FL, USplease join us for the monthly meeting of the Choctawhatchee chapter of the florida Trail Association for Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Meeting location: The Blue Tee 2000 Bluewater blvd. Adam Bartleson recently completed the 2650 mi Pacific crest national scenic trail and that will be the subject of his talk. Zoom option available. Regular business meeting to follow. full restaurant/bar. spacious parking free.
Topic
Choctawhatchee chapter meeting
Description
business/social
Time
Time
Oct 29, 2025 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID
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914 8935 3537
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Invite Link
Invite Link https://zoom.us/j/91489353537?pwd=zLPmZ2XqlTfk8wCN1Ik4qBpWZS2U0S.1https://zoom.us/j/91489353537?pwd=zLPmZ2XqlTfk8wCN1Ik4qBpWZS2U0S.118 attendees
Nokuse Section / F-Troop Work Party, November 4, 2025
E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center, 4956 State Highway 20 E, Freeport, FL, USWork plan: This activity will focus on performing trail maintenance on the FNST in Walton County.
Tentative work plan to be determined based upon resolution of the U.S Government shutdown.
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)
1 attendee
FNST - Eglin Trail Maintenance - November 11, 2025
Ranger House, Duke Field Afs, FL, USThis activity will focus on performing routine trail maintenance or other duties along the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) on the Eglin Reservation.
An Eglin reservation permit is REQUIRED when entering the Eglin reservation. Everyone must have in their possession a valid Eglin permit and photo ID. Permits can be purchased in person at Jackson Guard in Niceville. Their address is 107 Hwy 85 North, and their number is (850) 882-4165 or (850) 882-4166. Permits can also be purchased online at the following website. https://eglin.isportsman.net/default.aspx
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)
Contact activity leader for any questions. Keith LeFevre (850) 612-2231.
BRING: Your own hard hat (if you have one), 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
6 attendees
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