January in Fl: Pine Island hike in shorts and tee shirt

It's the most wonderful time of the year in Florida: Sunny days, low humidity, 75 degrees. Forget the household chores on Sunday, lace up your tennis shoes, bring a sandwich and come for a 3 mile hike. Most of the hike is shaded with just a 1/2 mile under some powerlines.

Hiking at Pine Island in Shingle Creek Regional Park (near Kissimmee) offers varied terrain through pine scrub and cypress swamps, featuring trails like the Pine Island East Loop with boardwalks, sandy paths, and opportunities for birdwatching (especially eagles). It's an easy area for walking and exploring Florida's unique habitats.

Meet BEHIND Hunter's Creek Middle School Trailhead: 13400 Town Loop Blvd, Orlando, FL 32837. This is an odd parking spot but the trail starts behind the school.

Bring lunch as we will stop at a picnic table at the end of the trail before we turn around to come back.

Questions: Call/text Mary-Slater 407-701-6475