The Florida National Scenic Trail on Eglin AFB

Caution:  The sketches of the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) on the Eglin AFB Reservation are provided to give the viewer a thumbnail representation of the FNST route and location.  They are not intended for use as navigational maps. These sketches do not reflect all roads or terrain features.  Periodically, trail route adjustments and reroutes are necessary due to blow downs and other factors.  Trail users should always follow the FNST orange blazes.  Temporary reroutes are normally flagged with orange surveyors tape.  Trail users may encounter downed trees that temporarily block the trail.  Trail and bridges are designed for hiker foot traffic only.  Use of wheel vehicles and horses are prohibited and will degrade and erode the treadway.

Maps:  Detailed hiker oriented maps for Eglin are available from the Florida Trail Association (FTA) at www.floridatrail.org or 1-877-HIKEFLA (FTA map 2, 3 and 4).  The Eglin Recreation Map also reflects the FNST route on the Reservation.  However, the Eglin map is not as detailed as the FTA maps, and does not show the six backcountry primitive campsites that are accessible only by foot.  The Eglin map is available from the Eglin Natural Resources Branch, 107 Hwy 85 North, Niceville, FL 32578; (850) 882-4164.