What's the Motto...Hikers Hike!

This is a Group Favorite, Dames Caves and Lizzie Heart Sink Loop Trail near Floral City, Florida. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, the 1st Caves are about a mile in and will be the first stop to take pictures and explore. After that we will do a minimum 7 miles hike. The Caves are alone are worth the trip, but additionally there is some elevation.

I recommend comfortable walking/hiking shoes, Deep Woods bug spray, sunscreen, fluids for hydration, snacks/food, and your spirit of adventure and fellowship, but we do live by the creed "Hike Your Way"...About midway in the hike we take a snack break...Be ready to get fresh air, exercise, engage in diverse conversations, and make some new Connections!!

If you need to cancel, PLEASE change your RSVP from "YES" to "NO". We realize things can change and it's not a big deal if you change your RSVP. Thank you...If you arrive late, now worries, just Call JAP3 @(689) 203-5116 for location of the Group...JAP...

We will begin at Barr Street and follow a creative 10 mile path that will take us to Snow Hill...For those who are still feeling energized, we will regroup and restock before creatively tracking 10 miles back to Barr Street...For everyone doing the 1st 10 mile leg, we will work out a carpooling plan to stage some vehicles at Snow Hill to allow transportation back to Barr Street or vice versa.

I recommend comfortable walking/hiking shoes, Deep Woods bug spray, sunscreen, fluids for hydration, snacks/food, and your spirit of adventure and fellowship, but we do live by the creed "Hike Your Way"...Be ready to get fresh air, exercise, engage in diverse conversations, and make some new Connections!!

If you need to cancel, please change your RSVP from "YES" to "NO". We realize things can change and it's not a big deal if you change your RSVP. I look forward to seeing both new and familiar faces...

You have asked for it, so now we are doing it...In preparation for future Through-Hikes on the AT, we are going to begin Monthly Camping/Hiking Adventures, starting at Black Bear; a familiar place where Members should feel comfortable...

The plan is to meet in the parking lot at 3:00, hike the 3.5 miles to the campsite and set up camp...Depending on the interest of the Attendees we can then do a Night Hike, cook around the campfire, tell spooky stories or all of the above...For those not familiar with BB, there are several boardwalks that provide passage over the wet areas and there is always a chance we may encounter River Otter, Wild Boar, Snakes, Birds, Alligators or Black Bears...Be ready to get fresh air, exercise, engage in diverse conversations, and make some new Connections!!

On Sunday morning at 9, I have scheduled a Group Hike, we can either pack out prior to or join them when they reach the campsite for their lunch stop.

If you need to cancel, please change your RSVP from "YES" to "NO"...Thank you...JAP3

This one is a Group favorite, an approximate 7.1 mile loop trail along the St. Johns River, but of course individuals can easily double back at any time if they don't feel up to the full distance...

Several boardwalks provide passage over wet areas and there is a good chance that you may encounter River Otter, Wild Boar, Snakes, Birds, and Alligator...Some have reported seeing Black Bear, but I'm hoping we are not so fortunate/unfortunate. Some parts of the trail are along boardwalks, while other are along rough, uneven terrain, so we get a really good combination...About 1/2 way through, we take a short lunch break...

I recommend comfortable walking/hiking shoes, Deep Woods bug spray, sunscreen, fluids for hydration, snacks/food, and your spirit of adventure and fellowship, but we do live by the creed "Hike Your Way"...Be ready to get fresh air, exercise, engage in diverse conversations, and make some new Connections!!

If you need to cancel, please change your RSVP from "YES" to "NO". We realize things can change and it's not a big deal if you change your RSVP. Thank you....Thank you...JAP3

In our continued preparation for future Through-Hikes on the AT, we are adding a few more miles to our Monthly Camping/Hiking Adventure, Juniper Springs North towards Hidden Pond via the Florida Trail...The specific campsites will be determined based on what's available when we arrive since they are First come First served...

The plan is to meet in the parking lot at 3:00, hike the 5'ish miles to the campsite and set up camp...Depending on the interest of the Attendees we can then do a Night Hike, cook around the campfire, tell spooky stories or all of the above...For those not familiar with this area, it is listed as a pleasant hike that follows a creek to the oasis of Hidden Pond...It is a very well-maintained trail that can become overgrown during some parts of the summer...The path travels through a forest as well as exposed sections and sun protection is advised...There are many opportunities to view wildlife and local flowers along the way...Be ready to get fresh air, exercise, engage in diverse conversations, and make some new Connections!!

On Sunday morning at 9, I have scheduled a Group Hike, we can either pack out prior to or join them when they reach the campsite for their lunch stop...If you need to cancel, please change your RSVP from "YES" to "NO"...Thank you...JAP3

As Per Usual, I'm always on the hunt for new Venues, and this is one that I have heard good things about...It is a 10.7-mile out-and-back that follows a creek to the oasis of Hidden Pond (Where some of us will have camped the night before)...It is a very well-maintained trail that can become overgrown during some parts of the summer...The path travels through a forest as well as exposed sections...There are many opportunities to view wildlife and local flowers along the way."

We will take a lunch/hydration break about once we reach Hidden Pond...We live by the creed "Hike Your Way", so at any point, Members can turn back, and based on past history, there will be enough Members available that no-one will have to return alone.

I recommend comfortable walking/hiking shoes, Deep Woods bug spray, sunscreen, lots of fluids for hydration, snacks/food, and your spirit of adventure and fellowship...Be ready to get fresh air, exercise, engage in diverse conversations, and make some new Connections!!

If you need to cancel, PLEASE change your RSVP from "YES" to "NO". We realize things can change and it's not a big deal if you change your RSVP. Thank you...If you arrive late, now worries, just Call or text (689) 203-5116 for location of the Group...JAP3