🌿 Hike of the Month – Historic Ethel Trail - ($3 per car)
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### 🥾 Hike of the Month – Historic Ethel Trail (Rock Springs Run State Reserve)
🗓 Sunday, October 12, 2025 | ⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Rock Springs Run State Reserve – Historic Ethel Trailhead
Join the Florida Trail Association’s Central Florida Chapter for our October Hike of the Month! This 1.4-mile leisure loop explores the Historic Ethel Trail, a short but scenic route that winds through pine flatwoods, sandhills, and the remnants of a once-thriving pioneer community.
Just in time for the spooky season, we’ll make a stop at the Ethel Cemetery, a quiet spot tucked among the pines where early settlers were laid to rest. It’s a peaceful yet intriguing reminder of Florida’s frontier past—perfect for a little mystery and reflection.
This is a leisure-level hike, great for families, beginners, and anyone looking to enjoy a relaxed morning outdoors with a hint of Halloween spirit.
👣 Hike Leaders:
Chris Stevens 📞 (407) 255-0535
Chelsey Stevens 📞 (321) 262-7563
🔸 Difficulty: Leisure
🔸 Distance: 1.4 miles
🔸 Group Size Limit: 25 participants
🔸 Cost: $3.00 per car. Pay online at the iron ranger using the QR code, or in advance on the State Park website.
Bring water, comfortable shoes, and your curiosity for Florida’s wild places!