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Tropical Trekkers is a chapter of the Florida Trail Association (FTA) responsible for maintaining the Florida National Scenic Trail form the North end of Lake Okeechobee to the north end of Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park.
We use this meetup group to advertise the FTA to the public by listing the activities that our volunteer leaders offer. You’ll find many activities that are listed as “FTA members only”. To participate in these activities, you must become a member of the FTA. Here’s the link: https://florida-trail-association.givecloud.co/join
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FTA MEMBERS ONLY Hiking, kayaking and overnight tenting at Kicco
Location not specified yetThis is an FTA members only hike. If you are a member, please text Lori Burris with your request to join this event. 772-359-1354
** You may join the FTA here: https://floridatrail.org/contribute/ **We'll meet in the parking lot at the SFWMD gate just past River Ranch on a dirt road. Only Two vehicles per site are allowed, so we can drive through the gate to drop off all our tenting gear and drive back to leave vehicles outside of the gate. We'll hike to Tick Island Slough and/or Rattlesnake campground depending on trail conditions. We'll stop along the way for lunch (bring your own) and a break, then hike back. Everyone is free to meander around the area. Dinner is pot luck, bring a little something to share. THERE MAY BE A FIRE BAN, WITH NO CAMPFIRE. Camp stoves are allowed. We need to break down and leave by 10 AM the next morning, and whoever is interested can join me to do an exploratory (I've not been there) kayak on the Kissimmee river.
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FTA MEMBERS ONLY Hike in Savannas Preserve State Park
Location not specified yetThis is an FTA members only hike. If you are a member, please text Lori Burris with your request to join this event. 772-359-1354
You cannot join using meetup - you'll just be added to a waitlist.**You may join the FTA here: https://floridatrail.org/contribute/**
We'll meet at 2541 Walton Road and hike about 8-10 miles on the white, yellow, blue, and red sections. Trails may be wet and in some places you may walk through standing water. Hiking poles may be helpful. Bring plenty of water and a snack.1 attendee
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