Name: Weekday: Buck Lake Loop via the Florida Trail- SR 19 Trailhead 9am Start time
Start: 2024-11-22T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-22T12:00:00-05:00

**The cool weather is finally here!!!**
All-Trails calls this at 6.4-mile loop trail off of SR19 near Altoona, Florida, just north of Pittman, FL. **Keep your eyes on the signage on SR 19 or you might miss the turn-off to the parking lot.**

Generally considered an easy route. However, with this season's hurricanes, I'm sure it will be a bit more challenging...You will be traveling part of the Florida Trail up and around Buck Lake in the Ocala National Forest. This is a mostly-shaded hike through a dense forest with many opportunities to see the local wildlife in the area. Buck Lake is a beautiful area to stop and enjoy the surroundings.

As an added benefit, we might get lucky and hear and see the "Sounds of Freedom" as Navy aircraft make strafing and bombing runs at the near by Pinecastle Bombing Range.

Sturdy shoes/Hiking boots, water and bug spray recommended.
No facilities at this trailhead.
If you get lost or running late, Pls. text or call 386-785-3807

Hope to see ya there!!

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Weekday: Buck Lake Loop via the Florida Trail- SR 19 Trailhead 9am Start time

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