Florida Adventures and Explorer's Meetup Group

HIKE: Abt 5 miles

BRING: Water, bug spray, hat, hiking boots, possibly long pants.

This is a trail leading to a series of sinkholes, big and small. Some are dry; others are wet (see picture). A layer of limestone underlies the land in this area, eroded and dissolved by rainwater and groundwater, forming caverns, holes, and tunnels. This type of terrain is called "karst" and results in many geological features such as wet sinkholes, depressions, natural bridges, and a disappearing stream. Be on the lookout for the albino crawfish!

** Full Moon Hike:** The Full Beaver Moon.

Meet under the Lido Beach bathrooms Pavilion. in the small parking lot.
And after the walk, bring a beach chair (in your car) if you'd like to watch the full moon.

FOR THE HIKE:
Lido Nature Preserve and Sunset Beach Walk.
A nice walk to the preserve, which is shady with trees, then back on the hard-packed beach coastline for the sunset - about 3 miles.
We will start at the Lido bathroom pavilion and make our way on the trail through the preserve and back out towards the coast which is about 1.5 miles; we’ll then walk back along the beach shoreline. We will take a break before we walk back, watching the sunset and returning to the shore in front of the Lido Pavilion.
We will walk briskly but casually, and there should be a little ocean breeze.
Bring water, possibly bug spray.

SHOES: I wear FLIP FLOPS so I can take them off when we get to the beach. Some like to wear walking shoes, and that's fine too, unless you want to get your feet wet.
BRING: If it’s sunny, bring a hat; always bring water, and a snack if you'd like. AND yes it is summer, Bug spray is always a good idea.

**This event may be canceled in case of thunderstorms.
Each person coming needs to RSVP on the meetup site to participate in the hike.
You must be on the list to hike with us. If you want a friend to join, they must sign up for the meetup group and be able to hike 6 miles or more.

And yes, it always states it will rain...but it might not; that's Florida weather.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: Possible risks of this activity include Injury from a trip & fall, venomous snakes, stinging insects, venomous spiders, wildlife encounters, heat stroke, poisonous vegetation, insect-borne viruses and disease, COVID-19, Influenza, and other airborne transmissible conditions. Weather can change without notice, bringing lightning, hail, torrential rain, and flooding. You are responsible for your own safety and should take any necessary precautions.

IF HEAVY RAINS OCCUR IN THE PRECEDING DAYS, THERE MAY BE WATER TO WADE THROUGH.
The hike will be canceled without notice in the event of heavy rain, lightning, or inclement weather. Please check the local forecast before arriving.