About Us The Alligator Amblers Chapter of the Florida Trail Association (FTA) serves Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties and provides local hikers with numerous opportunities to participate in outdoor activities such as backpacking, biking, camping, hiking, paddling and trail maintenance. Our parent organization the FTA is dedicated to building and maintaining the 1300 mile Florida National Scenic Trail streching from the Big Cypress Swamp, around Lake Okeechobee, through Ocala, Osceola and Apal …

This is a group for anyone interested in hiking and backpacking. My interest in hiking and backpacking started with a trip to the Grand Canyon. My very first hike was 8 miles from the rim to the canyon floor. I realized how much I love the outdoors and how beautiful nature really is. I also realized how out of shape I was because I thought I would never make it out of the canyon alive. 2 years later and I go hiking almost everyday now but I am getting tired of hiking alone so I'm starting this M …

We are a bunch of folks who want to SPEND THEIR TIME LIVING LIFE. Averaging 3 events per week, we kayak, bicycle, hike, camp, travel, climb, and even a little backpacking. Some events are for beginners, some events are for only the most experienced. Some are only a few hours, some are multi day. We are an all volunteer group and are known for being friendly, welcoming, and, of course, active. The group is made up of people from all walks of life with a common interest. While we are enjoying the …