Easy National Trails Day Hike at HIckey Creek

Who:
Public Invited

Activity Level:
Easy to Moderate

Skillset:
Walk

Description:
This will be a leisurely three-mile hike on Hickey Creek Mitigation Park’s red and blue trails. Approximate hike time of two hours. Please gather at the parking area at 8AM after paying the parking fee at the parking kiosk. Participants will be directed to re-group at the covered pavilion a quarter mile from the parking area for a brief hike sign-in and orientation.

A guided approximately two-hour hike will begin about 8:20AM and end about 10:30AM with short breaks at picnic tables and benches along the trails. Highlights of the hike are the plants and animals along the trail and the beauty of the Hickey Creek area.

Additional Information:

This event will be cancelled if heavy rain is forecast. Bathrooms are available at the parking area. Lee County Annual Parking stickers are honored at this location. Without this sticker, parking fees are $1.00 per hour or $5 for the day.

Links:

https://www.leegov.com/parks/pages/FacilitySP.aspx?UrlSuffix=hickeycreek

Recommended Attire:
Cool loose fitting long-sleeve shirt, long pants, sturdy closed toe type hiking shoes, and sun hat.

What to Bring:
Please bring, insect repellent, sunscreen, small snack, and a bottle of water with you on the hike. Also bring a change of shoes for the drive home in case the trail is wet or muddy.

After the hike: We will meet together for an optional lunch at the Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill at 17101 SR-31, Fort Myers alongside the Caloosahatchee River (about a 15 min. drive West of Hickey Creek Park on State Road 31).

An RSVP is recomended for participation in all Alligator Amblers' activities. An RSVP ensures that there is space available for you.

Florida Trail Association (http://www.floridatrail.org/)
Amblers on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/Alligator-Amblers/)