M Timothy O'Keefe: Hiking South Florida and the Keys, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Hiking South Florida and the Keys features thirty-nine of the finest trails the region has to offer, from wet cypress swamps to dry pinewood forests. Four sections-Short Family Hikes, Day and Overnight Hikes, Long Haulers, and Walking the Florida Keys-comprise this user-friendly guide. M. Timothy O'Keefe shares his top hikes in twenty-three prime areas, including Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Jonathan Dickenson State Park, Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and National Key Deer Refuge. Each hike includes all the information you need to make the most of exploring South Florida and the Keys on foot. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Directions to the trailheads Comprehensive trail descriptions, maps, and elevation profiles Mile-by-mile directional cues Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, best hiking seasons, and elevation gain / loss for every featured hike Area-specific tips on safety, hiking ethics, plants and animals, preserving the environment, and more