🥾 Hike of the Month – Mills Creek Woodlands

🥾 Hike of the Month – Mills Creek Woodlands
🗓 Sunday, September 20, 2026 | ⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Mills Creek Woodlands, Chuluota, FL
📌 Trailhead GPS: 28.636222, -81.100611
(On Lake Mills Road; no street address available)
👥 Group size limit: 20 | 🌿 Open to the public

Join us for a morning hike through the scenic trails of Mills Creek Woodlands, featuring pine flatwoods, forested wetlands, boardwalks, and a beautiful stretch of the Florida Trail.

We'll begin at the Panorama Trailhead and follow the blue trail to its junction with the Florida Trail. From there, we'll head south to Mills Creek, then continue north to explore the wetland boardwalks before returning via the blue connector trail to complete the hike.

As an added bonus, the trail will have been freshly maintained the day before the hike, and participants will have an opportunity to check out a brand-new bridge crossing on the trail.

This hike is perfect for anyone looking to experience a variety of Central Florida ecosystems while enjoying a relaxed and social group outing.

👣 Hike Leaders
Chris Stevens 📞 (407) 255-0535
Chelsey Stevens 📞 (321) 262-7563
🔸 Difficulty: Moderate
🔸 Distance: Approximately 3.6 miles
🔸 Pace: Social but steady; regrouping at trail junctions
🔸 Cost: Free

What to Bring
• Water (at least 2 liters recommended)
• Snacks
• Sun protection (hat and sunscreen)
• Closed-toe hiking shoes with good traction
• Bug spray
Important Notes
• Trail conditions: Expect sandy sections, roots, and occasional wet areas depending on recent rainfall. Boardwalks may be slippery when wet.
• No restrooms are available at the trailhead. Please plan accordingly.
• Pets: Please leave dogs at home for this hike.
• Weather: Light rain will not cancel the hike. Severe weather updates will be posted on Meetup.
• Parking: Park along the designated trailhead area on Lake Mills Road.
Come discover the beautiful woods and wetlands of Mills Creek Woodlands, enjoy a freshly maintained trail, and be among the first hikers to cross the new bridge. We hope to see you on the trail! 🌿🥾