Office of Greenways and Trails

Two people riding horses on a trail. Celebrate Florida Greenways and Trails Month.

Happy Florida Greenways and Trails Month!

As October rolls around, a hint of fall is in the air, perfect weather for celebrating Florida Greenways and Trails month.

With more than 10,000 miles of land-based trails and over 5,000 miles of padding trails, the Office of Greenways and Trails invites you to get outdoors and discover the many trails Florida has to offer. Greenways, trails and outdoor spaces provide significant benefits to Florida’s economy, tourism industry and the health and well-being of visitors and residents.

Long-Distance Trails Throughout Florida

Florida’s long-distance trails include the 1,515-mile Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail, the approximately 1,500-mile Florida National Scenic Trail and the longest state segment of the East Coast Greenway, an ambitious national trail project extending from Calais, Maine, to Key West, Florida.

These trails attract paddlers, hikers and cyclists from across the country and around the world. Click here to explore Office of Greenways and Trails online trail guide and start planning your next adventure!

Community Trails Events Near You

Looking for more ways to celebrate? Be sure to check out the online Community Trails Calendar on the Office of Greenways and Trails website to find trail-related activities and events in your area.

Share your regional or statewide conferences, summits or non-motorized trail activities and events with us and we’ll help spread the word through our Community Trails Calendar.

Free Trail Resources

Request a complimentary printed copy of our Unpaved Trail Guidelines by emailing: OfficeofGreenwaysandTrails@FloridaDEP.Gov. A digital version is also available here.

Free Informational Webinar

October 14 at 10 am

Tune in and discover how Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) is expanding access to Florida's natural spaces! Join Ema and Danny as they share an inspiring look at their work to make trails more inclusive and welcoming for all communities. They will highlight the importance of accessible outdoor recreation and the innovative ways ACT is helping more people enjoy Florida’s treasured natural spaces. Click here to learn more and sign up for Outdoor Florida Webinar.

Florida Trail Town Spotlight: White Springs

Located along the historic Suwannee River, White Springs sits at the crossroads of several long‑distance trails and offers abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, paddling, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and scenic riverfront experiences.

The town has invested in improving trail connectivity, enhancing Trail Town signage and pedestrian infrastructure, and creating welcoming spaces for residents and visitors. These efforts are helping White Springs grow as a vibrant destination for eco‑tourism and outdoor recreation.

Although White Springs is known for its Victorian-era health resort history and therapeutic mineral springs, there is much more to discover. Visitors can explore state parks, historic landmarks and natural areas. Big Shoals State Park offers more than 28 miles of wooded trails, including outstanding horseback-riding opportunities.

The areas extensive trail network includes the Florida National Scenic Trail and Suwannee River Wilderness Trail. Together with its blend of historic charm and expansive natural beauty, the city of White Springs provides endless opportunities for discovery.

Upcoming Event

First Day Bikes: Saturday, October 3 | 10 a.m - 1 p.m.

Join us in Tallahassee for the annual First Day Bikes at the Capital Circle Trailhead on the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail. Riders of all ages are invited to enjoy a morning on the trail.

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.

To be included in OGT's online calendar, send regional and state event announcements to OGT's inbox.

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