What we’re about
Tropical Trekkers is a chapter of the Florida Trail Association (FTA) responsible for maintaining the Florida National Scenic Trail form the North end of Lake Okeechobee to the north end of Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park.
We use this meetup group to advertise the FTA to the public by listing the activities that our volunteer leaders offer. You’ll find many activities that are listed as “FTA members only”. To participate in these activities, you must become a member of the FTA. Here’s the link: https://florida-trail-association.givecloud.co/join
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FTA MEMBERS ONLY Hike at Twin Rivers Park and Maggy's Hammock
Location not specified yetThis is an FTA members only hike. If you are a member, please text Kathy Petteruti with your request to join this event. 772-233-2819
**You may join the FTA here: https://floridatrail.org/contribute/**
This is a 3.5 mile hike through 2 separate Martin County Parks, each w multiple & diverse habitats. We will describe details of the habitats as we hike through.6 attendees
FTA MEMBERS ONLY Backpacking 101 in Oak Creek and Hickory Hammock
Location not specified yetThis is an FTA members only hike. If you are a member, please text Lori Burris with your request to join this event. 772-359-1354
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**You may join the FTA here: https://floridatrail.org/contribute/**
This is a "shake down" hike to let new backpackers tryout their gear and ask questions from a few experienced backpackers. We'll meet in the parking lot of Oak Creek Trailhead for a 2 hour in, lunch, 2 hour out hike then drive to Hickory Hammock Equestrian Campground for a car camp overnight. Next morning we'll hike about 2 miles into Hickory Hammock Campsite and stop for lunch (bring your own) and a break, then hike 2-1/2 miles, with packs, to Istokpoga boat ramp to collect and filter water, returning to the campsite overnight.3 attendees
FTA MEMBERS ONLY Hiking, kayaking and overnight tenting at Kicco
Location not specified yetThis is an FTA members only hike. If you are a member, please text Lori Burris with your request to join this event. 772-359-1354
** You may join the FTA here: https://floridatrail.org/contribute/ **
We'll meet in the parking lot at the SFWMD gate just past River Ranch on a dirt road. Only Two vehicles per site are allowed, so we can drive through the gate to drop off all our tenting gear and drive back to leave vehicles outside of the gate. We'll hike to Tick Island Slough and/or Rattlesnake campground depending on trail conditions. We'll stop along the way for lunch (bring your own) and a break, then hike back. Everyone is free to meander around the area. Dinner is pot luck, bring a little something to share. THERE MAY BE A FIRE BAN, WITH NO CAMPFIRE. Camp stoves are allowed. We need to break down and leave by 10 AM the next morning, and whoever is interested can join me to do an exploratory (I've not been there) kayak on the Kissimmee river.1 attendee
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