The USDA and National Forest Service dedicated the Okeechobee Segment as part of the FNST in 1993.
[2] The trail crosses five counties, Hendry, Glades, Okeechobee, Martin and Palm Beach.
[3] Because of the age of the dike and the instability of the terrain, there are frequent partial closures of the trail.
[6] A thirty-mile section[5] from Mayaca to Canal Point is currently closed for renovation of the levee.
[7] Additionally, the portion of the trail running from Taylor Creek to Nubbin Slough section, the portion from Pahokee to Torry Island section, South Bay to Clewiston and Liberty Point to Lakeport section of the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail as well as a portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail are closed for extensive dike rehabilitation work.