About us
Sandhill & Black Bear Chapters of the Florida Trail Association
Welcome to the Sandhill & Black Bear Chapters of the Florida Trail Association's Meetup page!
The Sandhill Chapter is a community of Florida Trail Association (FTA) members in the following counties: Alachua, Marion, Levy, and Gilchrist. The Black Bear Chapter members are in Putnam, Flagler and Volusia counties. Our activity leaders that plan hikes, provide outdoor skills workshops, trail maintenance, and community events in our region.
You are welcome to attend any activity sponsored by any FTA chapter.
To become a member of the Florida Trail Association, please visit https://floridatrail.org/
To read more about our chapter and visit our official social media accounts, please visit this link and scroll to Sandhill Chapter: https://floridatrail.org/our-chapters/
While most events are open to everyone, some events are only available to Florida Trail Association members. We encourage everyone to become members and support the nonprofit responsible for developing, maintaining, protecting, and promoting a network of hiking trails throughout the state.
Meet -Up is a way for us to advertise our events and strengthen our community.
If you have any questions, please message our administrators Leo Dugger or Ashley Kusel.
Happy hiking!
Upcoming events
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Wild Green Film Festival & O2O Expedition Film
First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA, Gainesville, FL, USSandhill & Black Bear hikers--
Join us at First Magnitude Brewing Co. in Gainesville, Florida for an evening of fun and nature films! The first-ever Wild Green Film Festival will feature films highlighting the diversity of wildlife and wild places across the broader southeastern United States. The in-person event will take place on Thursday, November 12th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST. Wristbands will be available for a donation of $10 or more and include $1 off all standard-pour drinks for the rest of the evening.The Florida Trail Association will be tabling and featured! One of the films will be "O2O: Path to Connection", where 3 veterans traverse from Ocala to Osceola. The Florida Trail and FTA staff are featured in the film and will be at the festival for a Q&A panel. Come support the FTA and Wild Green Future at this awesome event!
All proceeds support Wild Green Future’s work, conservation partners, and initiatives. You can learn more about Wild Green Future at wildgreenfuture.org!
Can't make it to the in-person event?
Never fear! A digital version of the film festival will stream for our global friends on https://youtube.com/@wildgreenfuture
The digital film festival will be streamed on Friday, November 13th, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST.
Tickets to the digital film festival will be available for a donation of any amount here: https://www.wildgreenfuture.org/products/festivalonlineAll are welcome! We hope to see you there!
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Brisk paced 5 mile hike Baseline Trailhead to 64 Ave Trailhead & back, Ocala
Florida Trail Baseline Road Trailhead, 4803 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34472, USA, Ocala, FL, USDate: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: Arrive by 12:45 to sign in, Hiking by 1:00 pm
Location: PAVILION #1 at Baseline Rd Trailhead, 4803 SE 58 Ave, Ocala FL
Leader: Naomi CharboneauDescription: Join the Sandhill Chapter of the Florida Trail Association for a brisk-paced 5 mile hike, generally considered a moderate challenge due to the faster pace. We will walk the Florida Trail approx. 2.5 miles through pine woods and oak hammocks in mixed shade and sun - and 2.5 miles back.
Fees: None
General Information: Bring a hat, 2 bottles of water, sunscreen, closed-toe shoes, insect spray and snack. Also have an emergency medical card (info) in your pack.
Bathrooms: Yes, restrooms at Baseline TH, portalet at 64 Ave TH
Dogs allowed: Well behaved dogs on leash are welcomeOption: Early dinner afterward at local restaurant
Be sure to CHECK THIS SITE DAY BEFORE HIKE for updated information such as possible cancellation due to rain, etc.
RSVP via Meet-Up
Florida Trail Association (FTA) Inc. is a volunteer membership organization with the primary purpose of developing, maintaining, promoting, and protecting the Florida Trail. Join the FTA for only $40.00 /year.
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