For anyone who would like to hike a shorter distance, we can arrange to leave their vehicle at CR 283 (3 miles) or CR 83 (5+miles). This can be discussed on the morning of the hike as we will need to shuttle vehicles.

Definitely interested in this hike! Right in my back yard! Well almost...will RSVP once I make sure no calendar conflict.

We don't need a car at Hwy 83 for a bailout. The trail crosses 83 right near our home in Blue Mt.

We would like to join the hike, but will need to bail at the 3 or 5 mike point. I don't think I am up to 8 mles yet.

Faye. We can make arrangements for this. Thank you for signing up.

Porviding two hike options is a super idea. The longer hikes tend to intimidate anyone that isn't fully prepared or confident in their physical endurance. GOOD DECISION!!!!!

My 2 boys would like to do this, they are 10 and 9 yrs old. I'm thinking we would need to do the short version. How can we be transported to and from our car?

Barbie- We will shuttle cars. From the CR 395 trailhead, we will have you leave your car at the location you would like to stop and transport you to the start. Options are approximately 3 and 5 miles.

There is a $2.00 per person day use fee at Point Washington State Forest. This is paid on the honor system at the trailheads.

Also, we will have Chapter tee shirts available for sale on hike day for anyone who would like one. Cost $17.00. All sizes except small & 2XL. We all love our "Trail Hog" logo.

What time do we need to be at the shuttle point in the morning?

Barbie- The meet up time is 9:00AM. We will start to shuttle cars soon after. When all cars are in place, the hike will begin. Please try to arrive at the CR 395 trailhead sometime prior to 9:00AM for sighup and other matters.

Sara- As you can see from the discussions, there are two shorter options for this hike. You can decide on the morning of the hike.

Thank you Amy & George!

John & Marsha Hooten & George & Amy White, activity leaders for this hike, did a preview hike for this 8 mile trail on Monday, Jan. 23rd. The trail is flat and in good shape. It is a very nice trail with a variety of plant communities that include sandhills and flatwoods. These two communities are home to the longleaf pine, for which this trail is named.
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We are going to reverse the direction of this hike. From the CR395 trailhead, we will shuttle just enough cars as necessary to the Satinwood Drive trailhead near Santa Rosa Beach and then hike eastward ending at the CR395 trailhead. Early bailout hikers will drop off their cars on either CR83 (2.2 miles) or CR283 (5miles) Estimated completion time is 5 hours including lunch and breaks.
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When the hike is completed, please remember that some hikers will need to return to their cars at Satinwood Drive trailhead. Please offer to help with this if needed. Also, please remember the $2.00 per day per person day use fee at Point Washington. This will be a large turnout so everyone be patient and let us all have an enjoyable and safe hike. Arrive early.

I can bring my big truck 4 door and use as a shuttle if necessary, if not will drive my lil putt putt

You may have received an e-mail earlier tonight that said the venue for Saturday's hike at Point Washington State Forest has changed - call activity leader. I can assure you all details of this hike remain the same - no change. Meet at CR395 trailhead at 9:00AM. Only the map was revised to show the correct location. Sorry for any confusion.

Well, It's 7AM and I live in Shalimar. I'm heading out now and will be there in about 1.5 hrs. I have the phone number for John and George and intend to participate in the short version. If you can give me a call at 850-368-4626 and tell me where to park and who to look for off 331 that would be nice! I don't have a good map that pints well. Merci! Gracias!

Look at the directions in the description. From Hwy 331 S. turn left on Hwy 98 (going east). Take the second exit on the right on Hwy 395 (going south). Look for brown sign on the left, 1.1 miles, at entrance to Pt. Wash. St. Forest, Eastern Lake Trail parking lot. Look for FT members.