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Florida & Southeast Region

Pete Bostich: A Passion for Rail-Trails
After a debilitating motorcycle accident, Bostich turned to rail-trails as part of his recovery and remains a staunch advocate for trails, walking and bicycling across Florida.

Miami-Dade County Pursues Trails Future
Florida county heralded for its new study outlining cost-effective strategies for building trails and greenways.

Trains and Trail Inspire 79-Year-Old Florida Cycling Advocate
Venturing by train and rail-trail rather than by air, Herb Hiller travels from Florida to Simsbury, Conn., and discovers a community alive with trail activity.

Florida's Next Great Trail?
Proposed Ludlam Trail provides a unique opportunity to develop a 6.2-mile multi-use pathway through the heart of Miami-Dade County.

Florida Overseas Heritage Trail
More than 106 miles in length and spanning 36 bridges, this historical route terminates at the southernmost point of the continental U.S.


Read more about the work of our Florida Field Office in our Fall 2011 magazine.

Regional Stats
Number of Open Trails ::	35
Miles of Open Trails ::	329
Number of Trail Projects ::	41
Miles of Trail Projects ::	524

For questions related to Trail Building—the creation, planning, building or maintenance of a rail-trail—in Florida, e-mail us or contact the appropriate staff person listed below. Ken Bryan State Director P.O. Box 15227 Tallahassee FL 32317 Phone: 850.942.2379

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Photo Credits (left to right, top to bottom): Florida Overseas Heritage Trail © Will Elder Photography; Pete Bostich © Courtesy of Pete Bostich; Miami-Dade County trails © TrailLink.com; Herb Hiller in Simsbury, Conn. © Ray Padron; Ludlam Trail: Design Guidelines and Standards © Miami-Dade County Park and Recreation Department; Florida Overseas Heritage Trail © Rails-to-Trails Conservancy;