Stay Connected! Stay Healthy! Have Fun with FOOT! (Fitness & Outdoor Opportunities Together!)
FOOT Includes both hiking and Lifelong Learning adventures
For Lifelong Learning Adventures, please click here
Hiking Schedule
Monthly hikes on 3rd Wednesdays*
- Bring a water bottle and dress appropriately for the weather
- Wear sturdy, comfortable athletic or hiking shoes
- Wear sunscreen and bug repellent
- Hikes feature a guide/leader and sweep
- All distances are approximate
Pre-registration not required. If new, please complete a registration form on site.
$3.00 per hike. Bring exact change or purchase a prepaid fitness card.
For information about Hikes, contact Ruth Nickens, RN, Health + Wellness Coordinator:
email Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com phone 850-891-4042
2024:
Wednesday, January 17 (9:00 am): Phipps Park Perimeter Trail (3 miles)
Meet at Gate A on the left. 1275 Miller Landing Rd.
Wednesday, February 21 (9:00 am): Lafayette Heritage Trail to Tom Brown (4 miles)
Meet at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park, 4900 Heritage Park Blvd. (slightly hilly, trillium in bloom!)
Wednesday, March 20 (9:00 am): Orchard Pond Greenway (Up to 6 miles)
Meet at Orchard Pond Greenway Trail, 5861 Orchard Pond Rd
Wednesday, April 17 (9:00 am): Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological Park (2-3 miles)
Meet at parking lot, 3600 Indian Mounds Rd. (Entrance fee or State Park pass required)
Wednesday, May 15 (9:00 am): Miccosukee Greenway (4 miles)
Meet a Crump Road trailhead, 4996 Crump Rd
Wednesday, June 19 (9:00 am): JR Alford Greenway, Bluebird Trail (3.3 miles)
Meet at Greenway parking, 2500 Pedrick Rd.
Wednesday, July 17 (9:00 am): Lake Overstreet (2 miles with a 4-mile option)
Meet at Forest Meadows Tennis Complex parking, 4750 N. Meridian Rd. (Bring extra $2 for park fee)
Wednesday, August 21 (9:00 am): Lafayette Heritage Trail (3 miles)
Meet at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park, 4900 Heritage Park Blvd.
Wednesday, September 18 (9:00 am): Phipps Park (3 miles)
Meet at Gate A on the left. 1275 Miller Landing Rd.
Wednesday, October 16 (9:00 am): Leon Sinks, (3-4 miles)
Meet at Leon Sink Trail Head Parking Area. 5.8 miles past Capital Circle on 319 S. (Crawfordville Hwy).
Turn right at sign, .2 mile to parking (Entrance fee or National Park pass required)
Wednesday, November 20 (9:00 am): JR Alford Greenway, Bluebird Trail (3.3 miles)
Meet at Greenway parking, 2500 Pedrick Rd.
*NOTE DATE! Wednesday, December 18 (9:00 am): St. Marks Wildlife Refuge
Meet at Visitor Center parking lot. 1255 Lighthouse Road, St. Marks, FL 32355
Bring Brown bag lunch. (Entrance fee or National Park pass required)