>>2869682
It's the least /out/ state in the union

>>2869692
That's far from true. There are incredibly urban, tiny, and boring states, like CT, RI, DE, although not necessarily all at once. Tell me about /out/ in DE. I'll talk to you about a thriving bass and saltwater scene where people can walk out their backdoor and catch an array of fish in the canal.

Big Bend. Cooler than the south by a bit, next to a river and tons of springs for filtering water and swimming. Also a slight bit of elevation change going up and down bluffs by White Springs. That's the nicest and best maintained section.

>>2869702
have you done the west tract withlacoochee sections? what did you think?

>>2869692
Back in the day there was a Florida anon that did a lot of Kayaking throughout the state.

snake arent really a problem in Florida compared to the southwest, there are very few snakebites yearly. I don't think you'd really even need gaiters or anything.
myakka river is a cool spot when its not completely flooded. paynes prairie is also alright. the everglades are interesting for animals and plants but hiking there kind of sucks. honestly florida is probably one of the worst states for hiking. if you dont have a real interest in ecology its kind of terrible.

the best thing to do in florida is kayaking. the springs are beautiful and there are tons of them.

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>>2869703
I've done a lot of the NW section of the FT. There's a camping spot on the confluence of the Suwannee and Withlacoochee River that's nice. Good mix of secluded (you've got to hike ~5 miles to get to it) and accessible (via kayak) and has a decent view. Might be mildly annoying during day hours with boaters flying nearby, but that's about it.

I'm not going to pretend Florida has some crazy views or mindblowing trail... but that's some of the better trail in florida for the summer because there's actually moving water nearby. Spring water runs ~72 degrees year round.

The river camps (2 out of 5 are open because of hurricane damage) are where it's at. Free to kayakers, but I don't think they check or care unless they're filled. Technically you need to book, but I never have. Typically ~5 raised enclosures for chilling in, with 5-10 primitive sites. Water and electric, hell, the enclosures come with a fan and wall outlets.
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/suwannee-river-wilderness-state-trail/river-camps


Big Shoal out by White Springs is also nice, you can sleep next to the shoals/rapids, pic related.

>>2869843
>>2869814

fantastic info thanks so much anons. it seems i will be looking into inflatable kayaks and learning about river camping

and that big shoals pic is beautiful definitely will be checking it out

>>2869886
You can probably get away with an inflatable in all sections until after that confluence. There are two shoals/rapids from a plant inflow/outflow ~3 miles downriver of that confluence that will mess up inflatables if you aren't careful. Also don't kayak Big Shoal unless you know what you're doing, that's the only class 3 rapids in FL if the conditions are right. Everything in between is pretty chill. Good luck

>>2869682
The florida trail is well loved by Homemade Wanderlust so I don't want to just dismiss it outright. I respect Jessica's opinions more than any other youtuber or outside magazine journalist. But I grew up in south texas and wrestling alligators is a real thing I'd rather not think about on a hike. Also the fucking bugs. And snakes. Nah I'd rather die never having completed the florida trail. I've been to the Everglades.

>>2869702
White Springs has some of the best and most easily accessed /out/ing there is. Swimming in the early spring is the best.

>>2869958
What the fuck are you talking about? Dude, go outside.

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>>2869968
Lol you'll never get it. It's all about trying to take a picture of an island and getting some acrobatic seagulls.

>>2869682
big cypress heading north on the florida trail. id suggest getting a canoe and heading out to the ten thousand islands, or doing the wilderness waterway in the everglades. Some of the only backcountry saltwater in the US
>>2869692
idiot

>>2869695
Delaware is the fakest state, it's just there for congressional seats. No logical reason to give 90% to Maryland and the other 10% to PA.

>>2869814
myakka river is a very cool spot especially when it's completely flooded. bring rubber boots.