Active/Former Military Members ONLY - Hike Gold Head Branch State Park

This is a Sierra Club Military Outdoors event - a joint Sierra Club Northeast Florida and YMCA outing - FOR ACTIVE AND FORMER MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY.

We will hike approximately 3.75 miles on a variety of terrain with some elevation changes. It's a beautiful hike along lakes, creeks, ponds, up to longleaf pine forests, and down into a ravine. While not extreme, this is a moderately challenging trail. Hiking poles may help.

Please register with Sierra Club and sign the online waiver.
The link is: https://tinyurl.com/3ax4e983

You can watch a video preview of this hike at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isPawizM8AM

DIRECTIONS: PLEASE READ
We will meet at the picnic area parking lot. Once you enter the park, drive to the parking lot located 1.8 miles from the ranger station. The picnic area is located at Little Lake Johnson. Look for the Sierra Club sign for your left turn, then drive in to where you see the two blue porta potties.

Your entry fee will be reimbursed. Pay your fee, then bring me the receipt for reimbursement. After the hike, we'll go to nearby Johnny's BBQ in Keystone Heights. I will pay for your lunch.
The address is: 7411 SR 21 North, Keystone Heights

The park is located at 6239 State Road 21, Keystone Heights, Florida 32656. Take Blanding Blvd 30 miles south from exit 12 off of I-295 West Beltway. You will go through Orange Park and Middleburg heading towards Keystone Heights. The entrance to the park is on the left. If you get to the town of Keystone Heights, you've gone too far. Park web site: https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Mike-Roess

Bring bug spray and water. Children capable of a long hike with hills are welcome. No pets, please. There are restrooms at the trailhead.