What's the Motto...Hikers Hike!

Discover this 9.9-mile loop trail near Plant City, Florida which is generally considered an easy route...From the described parking area, the trail begins as a single-track, winding through a heavily forested section. This particular trail will be marked Trail 2. Eventually Trail 2 opens up to an old sanded road. Various trails, all marked by numbers, wind through the area. During the wet season, several sections of the trails could require a bit of wading...A pretty cool Rock Pile and an almost Ditch...

We will take a lunch/hydration break about midway through the loop...We live by the creed "Hike Your Way", so at any point in the loop 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 JAP3 @(689) 203-5116 for location of the Group...JAP...

***This picture may not be the actual waterfall that we are visiting***

We have done Barr St. on multiple occasions, but this time we are heading to Lockwood Blvd...This is a relatively short hike, around 6 miles total out and back...The most awesome thing is that we will pass the "little known, seldom seen LBE Waterfall"...Please be mindful that a portion of the trail has roots and depending on the weather there could be mud or even flooding...I love the views that we get on this one, hiking along the water, through the internal forest, and then along a few bridges...When we return to the parking lot, I will then do an out and back to the along the opposite side of the river up to the Bridge where we always have our snack break if anyone is interested in getting roughly 6 more miles...

I recommend comfortable walking/hiking shoes, headlamps, Deep Woods bug spray, and 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.

As Per Usual, I'm always on the hunt for new Venues, I have seen pictures of other Groups exploring thisa7.9 loop trail in the Palm Bluff Conservation area and said a year ago that I would add it to our rotation...Alltrails lists this as an easy trail, but from the pictures that I have seen and my visits to LBE and Wekiwa over the last 2 weeks, you might want to bring a change of clothes; if you have been checking out our pictures, you know that we are serious fans of "Water-Walking"...

We will take a lunch/hydration break about midway through...We live by the creed "Hike Your Way", so at any point in the loop 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 JAP3 @(689) 203-5116 for location of the Group...JAP3

Everyone thoroughly enjoys this venue due to seeing a very large number of Gators and Birds, walking along the water, and the amazing trees...The plan is to do 5 - 7 miles, depending on whether or not some of the trails are closed for mating season...At this time Park Officials haven't made a decision on the closure date, so we will play it by ear...This is generally considered a moderate route and there are a number of intersections where the trails connect so you can turn around at any time/mileage...There have been a number of occasions where the Lost Bridge Trail is flooded, so please plan accordingly...There are Port-O-Potties in the parking area and restrooms in the Nature Center if needed.

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...JAP3

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