FTA Members Only Hike at Big Cypress 6 Mile Loop Trail

FTA Members Only Hike! Membership in FTA will be verified.

This hike is going to be physically challenging. Depending on the weather and trail conditions, we will hike at a moderate pace on the Florida Trail and take the Yellow Blazed Trail for approximately 6 miles, looping around to the Carpenter Camp (no shade) where we will take our break before heading back on the Florida Trail to the parking lot.

NOTE: We should expect to encounter mud, standing water, overgrown vegetation, and snakes on this hike. Please keep in mind that the trails are mostly in the open, with very little to no shade, and a good portion of the beginning and end of the hike will be on a very uneven coral stone trail which will slow us down.

Let's meet at 6:45 AM at the trailhead parking lot. Restrooms are available at the rest area. We will start hiking no later than 7:00 AM. We start on time, so please don't be late or you will be hiking by yourself! If you want to bring a guest, they will have to register on Meetup and RSVP separately. Please do not just show up without registering.

Items to bring:
Water - 3 liters or more
Walking stick
Hat
Neck fan
Snacks
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Extra pair of shoes (after hike)
Can do attitude! :)

Public/Very Strenuous
Contact: Gloria H. (561) 308-0621

HOW TO GET THERE:

• Take I-95 or Turnpike south to I-75 West (Alligator Alley is a toll road).
• Travel west on I-75 to the REST AREA at Mile Marker 63.
• Exit I-75 - The trailhead parking area will be to the right of the rest area.
• The GPS coordinates for our meeting place are 26.169694,-81.072757.