The highly anticipated Florida Hiking Festival, part of the Florida Trails Association’s annual conference, is kicking off Friday, March 28th in White Springs. The participants will have the option to take on several different hikes, all starting in White Springs in Suwannee County. Hikers of all skill levels will be able to hike the Florida Trail, Suwannee River Wilderness Trail, and some other off-road bike trails. Demonstrations and educational seminars about the hiking area and safety will also take place during the weekend.
To register, call 1-877-Hike-FLA or register onsite on Friday. The festival will run through March 30th.
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