Heartland Chapter Florida Trail Association

We will park at Saddle Creek Road, Lost Lake East. We will hike the Flat Woods Loop & the Lost Lake Loop. From there we go north past the 4 benches and then along the river. The hike is around 7 miles.

You need at least 2 liters of water/ good shoes, hat. snack. The Lost Lake Loop is hilly, so you may want your hiking poles too.

We will leave promptly at 9:00, so please be early as you have to sign in beforehand. I will start check-in at 8:30am.
Saddle Creek RD Lost Lake East

All hikers must sign up on meetup, Tenoroc is a fee hike. As long as you are on our hike we will check you in & the fee will be waved. If you hike at Tenoroc on your own, you msut check-in at the welcome center on Tenoroc Mine Rd & pay the entrance fee.

This is a Heartland Chapter of the Florida Trail Association (FTA) sponsored hike, open to the public. Please consider joining the FTA, as it helps us maintain the hiking trails in central Florida, plus the Florida National Scenic Trail.

FTA Membership Information:
You can find information about FTA membership at https://www.floridatrail.org/make-a-difference/become-a-member/.

Event Details:
Join us for the first trail maintenance workday of the season at the Arbuckle Tract, located within the Lake Wales Ridge State Forest. This is an open activity organized by the Heartland Chapter of the Florida Trail Association (FTA), and you do not need to be a member to participate.

Meeting Information:

• Date: [Insert Date]
• Time: 9:00 AM
• Location: We will meet at the Paula Dockery Trailhead parking area. The closest address is 1558 Rucks Dairy Road. This address is slightly north of the parking area, so continue to this address, where Rucks Dairy Road meets School Bus Road.
• End Time: We will work until 12:30 PM.

What to Bring:

• A snack or lunch
• Plenty of water

Work Activities:
We will be working on lopping the vegetation along the Paula Dockery Trail. I have five pairs of loppers available, but if you have your own, please bring them. It’s also recommended to bring gloves and eye protection if you have them. This section of the Arbuckle Trail is one of the prettiest and most popular, and I always prioritize it for maintenance to keep it in good hiking condition.

Trail Map:
You can find the trail map here: https://www.fdacs.gov/content/download/29770/file/2019 Lake Wales Ridge - KIOSK MAP.pdf

Safety Requirements:

• Long pants are required.
• Long-sleeve shirts are recommended.
• A minimum of 2 liters of water per person is mandatory.
• Sturdy footwear is essential; no bare feet, flip-flops, or open-toed shoes are allowed.
• Please wear a hat for sun protection.
• Use insect repellent if needed.
• Bring snacks or food.

We look forward to seeing you there!

FTA Membership Information:
You can find information about FTA membership at https://www.floridatrail.org/make-a-difference/become-a-member/.

Event Details:
Join us to continue a maintenance workday on the Arbuckle Tract, located within the Lake Wales Ridge State Forest. This is an open activity organized by the Heartland Chapter of the Florida Trail Association (FTA), and you do not need to be a member to participate.

Meeting Information:

• Date: [Insert Date]
• Time: 9:00 AM
• Location: We will meet at the Paula Dockery Trailhead parking area. The closest address is 1558 Rucks Dairy Road. This address is slightly north of the parking area, so continue south to where Rucks Dairy Road meets School Bus Road.
• End Time: We will work until 12:30 PM.

What to Bring:

• A snack or lunch
• Plenty of water

Work Activities:
This is day Two of lopping the vegetation along the Paula Dockery Trail. I have five pairs of loppers available, but if you have your own, please bring them. It’s also recommended to bring gloves and eye protection if you have them. This section of the Arbuckle Trail is one of the prettiest and most popular, and I always prioritize it for maintenance to keep it in good hiking condition.

Trail Map:
You can find the trail map here: https://www.fdacs.gov/content/download/29770/file/2019 Lake Wales Ridge - KIOSK MAP.pdf

Safety Requirements:

• Long pants are required.
• Long-sleeve shirts are recommended.
• A minimum of 2 liters of water per person is mandatory.
• Sturdy footwear is essential; no bare feet, flip-flops, or open-toed shoes are allowed.
• Please wear a hat for sun protection.
• Use insect repellent if needed.
• Bring snacks or food.

We look forward to seeing you there!