Lake Kissimmee State Park (Buster Island Loop Trail)

This is a Heartland Chapter of the Florida Trail Association (FTA) hiking activity opened to the public. FTA membership is not required to participate.

DESCRIPTION: This will be a moderately paced hike of about 7 miles; we will be hiking the Buster Island Loop trail. We will meet at the Flatwood parking lot where the marina, restrooms and camp store are located. Park admission is $5.00 per car or $4.00 for one person. The hiking area is about 1.5 to 2 miles from the entrance; you will pass the campground and the Cow Camp roads. Stay on the main park road until you make a right turn into the Flatwoods parking lot. Approximate hiking time will be 3-4 hours.

***This hike is limited to 25 hikers. Please be courteous and change your reservation to "Not going" if you change your mind or cannot attend so those on the waiting list may be moved to "Going".

We will begin sign-in at 8:30 A.M. and start hiking at 9:00 A.M.

Lake Kissimmee State Park is located off State Road 60, 15 miles east of Lake Wales on the shores of Lakes Kissimmee, Tiger and Rosalie. This beautiful park opened to the public in 1977 and consists of nearly 6000 acres. The area is abundant with plant diversity and wildlife; white tailed deer, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, turkeys and bobcats have been spotted in the park.
Well behaved dogs are welcome but must remain leashed per state park rules.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 2 liters of water per person mandatory.
No bare feet, flip flops, or open-toed footwear.
Insect protection.
Snacks/Food