DEEP HOLE Private Gate 4.4 mile - Myakka River State Park

LETS GO, THE GATORS ARE WAITING FOR US!!!
It's a sight to see the Beautiful gators in this spot, and HUNDREDS of gators are at DEEP HOLE, so bring a camera and binoculars!~ about 6 miles if I do the loop.

WARNING: There are lots of big Gators at Deep Hole
NO PETS or CHILDREN are allowed on this hike!
ON WILDERNESS HIKES: You MUST be on the list to hike with us, so any guest you want to come must sign up for this meetup group on their own.

PRIVATE GATE:
You have to be there at 7:30 AM at the Myakka entrance!* The Park opens at 8:00, but there will be a line waiting, so if you are there early...it's better. DO NOT BLACK THE ENTRANCE GATE>
If you would like to go on this hike with us, Myakka Park has some strict rules. The park ranger will need some information from you!!
*Myakka requires a permit to go to the Lower Lake area... You will need to provide the following information: YOUR NAME AND LICENSE PLATE NUMBER..per car.
*The permit MUST be turned in after the hike!! We usually are able to return before noon.
ONLY 30 PEOPLE PER DAY ARE ALLOWED IN THIS AREA, SO IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU SHOW UP EARLY.. I SUGGEST 7:30 AT THE ENTRANCE SO YOU WILL GET IN LINE AS THE GATE TO THE PARK OPENS AT 8 AM. DO NOT BLOCK THE PARK ENTRANCE GATE!!! Park to the right of it.

THE HIKE:
The hike is easy, but it is about 5 miles, depending on the way we go. ROUND TRIP, you will need water and perhaps a snack. You should wear shoes you are comfortable in. It will be chilly to start, so dress accordingly, but it will be warm by our return to the vehicles.

BRING: Bring enough water and snacks for your day. And if needed, bring sunscreen, a hat, bug repellent, and anything you need to make your hike comfortable. We will take small regular breaks.

WE WILL MEET:
AT THE MAIN PARKING LOT TO THE RIGHT, JUST AFTER YOU ENTER AND PAY THE ENTRANCE FEE.
PLEASE.* PLEASE don't be late.. we can't wait for late people. We drive to a different location to begin the hike and can carpool from the main parking lot to get there.

YOUR RSVP TO ATTEND THIS SPONSORED EVENT IS YOUR EXPRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF FULL PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR ALL ASSOCIATED RISKS.

When you RSVP to attend this event, it represents your express acknowledgment of understanding,
and unconditional acceptance of personal responsibility and liability for all associated risks. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: Possible risks of this activity include Injury from a trip & fall, venomous snakes, stinging insects, venomous spiders, wildlife encounters, heat stroke, noxious vegetation, insect-borne virus 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 safety and should take whatever precautions you deem necessary.

IF HEAVY RAINS OCCUR IN THE PRECEDING DAYS, THERE MAY BE WATER TO WADE THROUGH.
Hikers, please wear closed-toe shoes.
The hike will be canceled without notice in heavy rain or inclement weather. Please check the local forecast before arriving.

If you have any questions, please TEXT me at 850-591-1329.