EXPLORE: Wekiva Springs State Park

Join the Florida Park Explorers at Wekiva State Park bright and early for a morning hike on the trails.

EXPECT - Walking through scenic sandhill uplands, pine stands and Florida scrub with opportunities to explore various plant communities ranging from sandhill - to river swamp, hardwood hammock, mesic fatwoods and others. We might encounter white-tailed deer, gopher tortoise, turkeys and many other bird species. Expect to breathe fresh air, watch dappled sunlight make patterns all around and maybe close your eyes and listen to the wind rustling in the trees. Are you seeing or feeling something? We hope you share with the group so we can all experience it together!

PLAN TO BRING/WEAR -
Your sense of wonder and excitement
Water
Comfortable shoes and clothing
Insect repellent
Cellular phone/camera
Journal if you keep notes

SPECIFICS -
Distance: Approximately 5 miles
Cost: $6 parking
Where to meet: After driving through the guard house/entrance, stay to the left and drive until the cul-de-sac parking area/dead end is reached. Look for the blue Subaru Forester.
Facilities: There is a restroom near the parking area with running water
Timing: Please be ON TIME! We will start our walk promptly at 8:30AM so arriving early should be the plan. Posted event duration is an approximate but know retuning to the parking area early is always an option if you need to.
Walking speed: While we will not be speed-walking, we also will not be lolly-gagging, so have your energy stored up for this fun adventure! Breaks will be taken if required by the group.