Office of Greenways and Trails

What Is Bikepacking?
Bikepacking combines the adventure of backpacking with the freedom of cycling. Instead of carrying gear on foot, riders pack lightweight equipment onto their bikes and travel across off‑road trails, forest roads, and backcountry routes. It’s a low‑impact, immersive way to explore natural landscapes. Perfect for experiencing Florida’s wild spaces at a slower, more connected pace.

From the oak canopies of the Panhandle to the sawgrass of the Everglades, Florida’s off-road trails offer a different kind of connection, one that trades pavement for dirt and city lights for lightning bugs. Bikepacking across the Sunshine State is more than a ride; it’s an invitation to explore the rugged, wild heart of Florida.

In Florida, multi-use off-road trails serve as corridors of discovery, linking springs, remote campsites, and the quiet stillness of the backcountry. By carrying what we need and leaving only tire tracks, we experience a Florida that few ever see.

Why Off-Road Matters:

The Wild Burn: Navigating sand and rugged terrain, like roots, engages your entire body, making every mile earned and every view more rewarding.
Conservation First: Riding off-road fosters a deep respect for our public lands and the importance of "Leave No Trace" ethics.
Total Perspective: There is no better way to unwind than watching the sunrise over the pines from your tent.

Find trails near you using the Florida Online Trail Guide.

Outdoor Florida Webinar: April 8 at 10 AM ET

Explore the history and evolution of off-road bicycle touring with Karlos Bernart, founder of SingleTrack Samurai. Karlos began his bikepacking journey with a dream to ride from Canada to Mexico. Along the way, he discovered a talent for mapping adventurous routes and sharing them with others. Today, he inspires riders to push boundaries and experience the unique trails he’s created across Florida and beyond. Register for the webinar.

Share Your Expertise

We’re seeking outdoor professionals to present in our Outdoor Florida Webinar Series. Showcase your knowledge, inspire others, and help grow Florida’s outdoor community. Interested? Contact us here.

Free Resources

Download the Outdoor Recreation Activity Book for children here or request a printed copy by email.

Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail Story Map Guide

The Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail (C2C) was conceived as an ambitious effort to create a continuous paved multi-use trail across the state of Florida from the Gulf of America to the Atlantic Ocean, the first state trail of its kind in the United States. It will span approximately 250 miles and is currently 88 percent complete. The trail will link communities between St. Petersburg and Titusville along its entire length, allowing residents and visitors to explore Central Florida by bicycle or foot. The trail is linking all or part of several existing multi-use trails and will be managed by a broad range of communities and agencies. The Coast-to-Coast Trail Alliance is coordinated by OGT. For more information, visit OGT's C2C Alliance webpage.

The Coast-to-Coast Story Map Guide is the culmination of efforts to create a practical, adaptable, accessible mode for communicating information about the trail including wayfinding, alternate routes for large gaps, amenities and local information.

Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail Mapping Update

The initial scouting and mapping of the 1,515-mile Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail (CT) was completed in 2007, but periodic updates are needed for a trail of this length and magnitude. For our latest map upgrade, we changed the appearance and scope of the 26 segment maps to make them clearer and more informative. For more information, visit OGT's CT segments webpage. We have also created a CT Story Map and a Suwannee River Wilderness State Trail Story Map.

Outdoor Florida Webinar Series

For more information, visit the Outdoor Florida Webinar Series webpage.

Trail Safety Video

With our sunny skies and active lifestyles, Florida’s residents and visitors enjoy exploring our numerous miles of trails. Trail safety is important, particularly where trails and roadways cross. We all need to do our part to protect one another and prevent accidents. Whether as a motorist or trail user, we have a shared responsibility to:

Look and listen.
Obey signs and markings.
Take responsibility for our own safety.

The Florida Department of Transportation and the DEP's Division of Recreation and Parks joined together to put the spotlight on this important topic by developing a Trail Safety Video.

Feel free to share or download the video along with the extra information found below ... and remember to Always Put Safety First.

More Trail Safety Information
Trail Safety Poster
Trail Safety at Crossings

For even more information on trail safety, please visit our Assistance and Resources webpage.

For more information on requesting a speaker, visit the Contact Us webpage.

Do you enjoy hiking, biking, paddling or horseback riding? OGT, within the Division of Recreation and Parks, provides statewide leadership and coordination to establish, expand and promote non-motorized trails that make up the Florida Greenways and Trails System, pursuant to the Florida Greenways and Trails Act (Chapter 260, Florida Statutes). More can be found in the OGT office overview and historical timeline.

"Florida's Growing Trail System" article in the March/April 2019 issue of Quality Cities Magazine provides an overview of Florida's trail system and Trail Town program.

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