The Florida Trail in DuPuis Management Area- 5 mile loop.

Located on route 76, six miles west of Beeline Hwy. (Rt.710), Indiantown.

DuPuis Reserve, located in Palm Beach County two miles from the shores of Lake Okeechobee represents a remnant of the northern portion of the Everglades and includes pine flatwoods, cypress swamps, wet prairies, and freshwater marshes. Owned by South Florida Water Management District; managed by the Florida Division of Forestry, DuPuis was once a working ranch for cattle and goats before the water management district acquired the land and restored many of the original wetlands. Our 5 mile hike will take place on dry land. The Florida Trail is presently part of a system of hiking trails that run through DuPuis. We will be hiking on the Florida Trail.

Seminole Indians used DuPuis as a refuge during the Seminole Indian War of 1835. Several early American Indian archaeological sites on DuPuis in date back to 500 B.C. These early sites have limited access.

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Please bring at least 1 quart of water and snacks.

Hike Leader: Steve 914-953-2222. Bring 1 to 2 quarts of water. Lunch will take place about noon on picnic tables. I highly recommend bringing a snack, especially if you have a light breakfast. Also bring sun protection. This will be a wilderness hike meaning no amenities along the route- no water or restroom facilities (traditional off-trail separation. toilet paper available.) Hike begins at 9:45 AM.

Note If you carpool with anyone Please share the Gas and Tolls

Directions Florida Turnpike to Exit 107- Bee Line Highway (SR 710). The Bee Line Hwy. Exit off Fla. Turnpike is SunPass only. Make a right turn onto the Bee Line after exiting the Turnpike. Take Bee Line Hwy 25 miles to Route 76 at Indiantown. Go left (west) onto to Route 76, drive 6 miles to Gate 2 on the left. Enter Gate 2 and park your car. That is where we will meet and begin the hike. Note that you will first pass Gate 1, another entrance to the park. A GPS will cause you to get lost. Just follow the printed directions and go Gate 2. Call me if you get lost: 914-953-2222.

Carpooling available. Check postings.