Office of Greenways and Trails

Celebrate American Adventures Month with the Office of Greenways and Trails

August is American Adventures Month, a chance to step outside your comfort zone and explore wild Florida. Founded by American adventurer Peter Kulkkula, this celebration encourages travel and exploration throughout the Americas.

The Office of Greenways and Trails invite you to try new adventures right here in the Sunshine State. Here are a few ideas to get started:

Explore the water: Try kayaking, surfing, paddleboarding or canoeing.
Visit a park: Hike, camp or wander through Florida’s state, local or national parks.
Plan a road trip: Discover hidden gems and make memories with loved ones.
Use the Online Trail Guide: Locate trails near you with OGTs comprehensive guide featuring paved and unpaved trails for hiking, biking, equestrian use, multiple-use and paddling.

Get Involved

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

FORI: The Florida Outdoor Recreation Inventory

The Florida Outdoor Recreation Inventory (FORI) is the official catalog of Florida’s outdoor recreation resources offering detailed information on facilities across state parks, recreation areas and protected open spaces.

For Recreation Managers and Stakeholders:

Click here to search the inventory, add and export data, calculate resource and facility totals or update your site’s information.

Free Resources

Request the Outdoor Recreation Activity Book for children by emailing: OfficeofGreenwaysandTrails@FloridaDEP.Gov. A digital version may be downloaded by clicking here and the answer key is located on the back cover.

Free Informational Webinar: September 9 at 10 am

Join us for an engaging webinar led by Invasive Species Survey Coordinator, Christian Wanamaker. If you’re curious about invasive species and how Floridians can help protect natural areas, this session is a great opportunity to learn something new and get inspired.

Click here to learn more and sign up for Outdoor Florida Webinar.

Florida Trail Town Spotlight: Palatka

Nestled along the St. Johns River, Palatka is a gateway to scenic trails, rich history and world-class fishing. Known as a trail hub, Palatka connects multiple paths for hiking, biking and exploration in every direction. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure or a relaxing riverside escape, Palatka is the perfect starting point.

Explore historic Reid’s Garden, stroll through Riverfront Park along the St. Johns River, or enjoy the multi-use path perfect for walking, running or biking. Families will love the Puc Puggy Playground, and anglers can participate in numerous fishing tournaments throughout the year. Be sure to check out the blooming azaleas at Ravine Gardens State Park and the colorful murals across town.

There’s something for everyone in Palatka. Want a closer look at this amazing Trail Town? Click here to get a digital tour.

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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