About us
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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Econfina Volunteer Work Party, Nov. 6-9, 2026
Sand Pond Campground, Long Leaf Rd, Ebro, FL, USSAVE THE DATES
This is a long weekend (3 day) trail maintenance event focused on the Econfina Section of the Florida Trail (FT). The is in Washington County, Florida on the Northwest Florida Water Management District lands. Volunteer camping is available at the Pine Log State Forest, Group Campsite.If you have any questions about the event or volunteering, please post a comment or contact the event host via Meetup direct message.
Econfina Section Work Party (Nov. 6 - 9, 2026) is now open for registration on the FTA website.Volunteer registration is now open on the Florida Trail Website,
LINK: 2026 Ecofina Volunteer Work Party | Florida Trail AssociationNOTE: Registration for this work party is only on the FTA website page.
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Past events
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