What we’re about
The Space Coast Hiking Meetup Group is a public outreach of the Florida Trail Association – Indian River Chapter. The Florida Trail Association (FTA) develops, maintains, protects, and promotes a network of hiking trails throughout the state, including the unique Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST). Together with our partners we provide opportunities for the public to hike, engage in outdoor recreation, participate in environmental education, and contribute to meaningful volunteer work. As a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation, we depend on an extensive network of volunteers to achieve our mission.
The Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) is one of the United States 11 National Scenic Trails, and stretches 1,300 miles, from the edge of the everglades ecosystem in Big Cypress National Preserve to the white sands of Gulf Islands National Seashore at historic Fort Pickens. The FNST offers an outdoor experience that is unique to Florida.
The Indian River Chapter (IRC) is one of 18 regional FTA chapters, and is responsible for building and maintaining more than 120 miles of trail, including the FNST, that wind through the Three Lakes, Bull Creek, Triple N, and Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), and through Forever Florida, an eco-tourism destination. The IRC is 48 years old, has more than 200 members, and through this meetup group offers frequent opportunities for its wider community to experience the outdoors. Activities include not only trail maintenance hikes, but also leisure hikes and camping, backpacking, sightseeing, swimming, and paddling. We offer full moon hikes, beach strolls, and lighthouse tours. An annual Easter Egg Hunt is a favorite for children of all ages. Our monthly chapter meetings feature presentations on long-distant hikes, skill-building exercises, and knowledge exchange. While there is no fee to join our meetup group and to participate in our outdoor activities or chapter meetings, your FTA membership and donations of time, equipment, and money support the FTA mission and are greatly appreciated. For more information or to join the FTA, please visit https://www.floridatrail.org/.
Upcoming events
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Prairie Lakes Trail Maintenance Day #1
Location not specified yetWe will be performing trail maintenance in Prairie Lakes during the weekend of 11/7-11/9.
We will be staying at the Lake Jackson Campsite 2 and 3.
# 27°54'37.2"N 81°08'59.9"W on Google Maps
## 27.910344, -81.149961
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bmr7M3WrbsZ8U6446
There will be a lot of mowing, lopping, and possibly some clearing of blow down depending on how many hurricanes we have. You are welcome to come out for a few hours or all three days. Some of us will come out on Thursday to collect equipment. Maintenance starts on Friday morning, state food starts on Friday night.
We are going to do this one as a state event so we will be getting food from the trail association. If you want to be the camp cook please feel welcome to come out and help feed us. It helps to have a few people who stay in the camp, help cleanup after meals, watch over the equipment, help late arriving people, etc.
When doing maintenance, please wear long pants, hard hats, glasses, and gloves. If you are camping you will need to bring typical camping gear. Some people like to use bug repellant.
Please sign up on the FTA Galaxy Digitial State Site https://floridatrail.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1160949
If you have questions, please contact me, 321-693-7369 or at bill.m.alexander@gmail.com.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zrjAPVRhy6tL3Yjb9
27.915703, -81.133721
Osceola County, FloridaLink to state website will be posted here when available.
11 attendees
Prairie Lakes Trail Maintenance Day #2
Location not specified yetWe will be performing trail maintenance in Prairie Lakes during the weekend of 11/7-11/9.
We will be staying at the Lake Jackson Campground sites 2 and 3.
# 27°54'37.2"N 81°08'59.9"W on Google Maps
## 27.910344, -81.149961
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bmr7M3WrbsZ8U6446There will be a lot of mowing, lopping, and possibly some clearing of blow down depending on how many hurricanes we have. You are welcome to come out for a few hours or all three days. Some of us will come out on Thursday to collect equipment. Maintenance starts on Friday morning, state food starts on Friday night.
We are going to do this one as a state event so we will be getting food from the trail association. If you want to be the camp cook please feel welcome to come out and help feed us. It helps to have a few people who stay in the camp, help cleanup after meals, watch over the equipment, help late arriving people, etc.
When doing maintenance, please wear long pants, hard hats, glasses, and gloves. If you are camping you will need to bring typical camping gear. Some people like to use bug repellant.
Please sign up on the FTA Galaxy Digitial State Site https://floridatrail.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1160949
If you have questions, please contact me, 321-693-7369 or at bill.m.alexander@gmail.com.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zrjAPVRhy6tL3Yjb9
27.915703, -81.133721
Osceola County, FloridaA link to the state website will be posted here when it is available.
12 attendees
Prairie Lakes Trail Maintenance Day #3
Lake Jackson Campsite, 27°54'37.2"N 81°08'59.9"W, Osceola County, FL, USWe will be performing trail maintenance in Prairie Lakes during the weekend of 11/7-11/9.
We will be staying at the Lake Jackson Campground sites 2 and 3.
# 27°54'37.2"N 81°08'59.9"W on Google Maps
## 27.910344, -81.149961
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bmr7M3WrbsZ8U6446There will be a lot of mowing, lopping, and possibly some clearing of blow down depending on how many hurricanes we have. You are welcome to come out for a few hours or all three days. Some of us will come out on Thursday to collect equipment. Maintenance starts on Friday morning, state food starts on Friday night.
We are going to do this one as a state event so we will be getting food from the trail association. If you want to be the camp cook please feel welcome to come out and help feed us. It helps to have a few people who stay in the camp, help cleanup after meals, watch over the equipment, help late arriving people, etc.
When doing maintenance, please wear long pants, hard hats, glasses, and gloves. If you are camping you will need to bring typical camping gear. Some people like to use bug repellant.
Please sign up on the FTA Galaxy Digitial State Site https://floridatrail.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1160949
If you have questions, please contact me, 321-693-7369 or at bill.m.alexander@gmail.com.
Location info is here
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zrjAPVRhy6tL3Yjb927.915703, -81.133721
Osceola County, FloridaA link to the state website will be posted here when it is available.
11 attendees
Past events
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