GTM/Wildlife Management Summer Hike to the Tower!

Join us as we hike out to the Capo Creek Observation Tower. This will be a slow to moderate paced hike and we will adjust the hiking pace to accommodate the slowest hiker. The length of the hike will be just shy of 4.0 miles long. Our plan is to go out on the orange trail continuing into the Guana Wildlife Management (GWM) Area until we get to the tower. While a large part of this hike is shaded, we will have one short very exposed area. This hike will be held rain or shine. It will only be canceled for thunder and lightning storms. If we are lucky, we will see lots of birds and possibly an alligator. Last time I saw a momma swamp puppy with babies!

We will meet at the picnic pavilion that is located near the parking lot at the end of the gravel road. Here they do have water, flush toilets, and a resident female Gopher Tortoise. Please note that we are NOT meeting at the GTM visitor center. While dogs are allowed on the tails at the GTM, we are asking that you do not bring dogs on this hike. We are also asking that children not participate on this hike. You must bring water. We are recommending some form of sun protection such as a large hat, sun umbrella, or a sun shirt. Hikers are asked to make a personal emergency medical card and to place the card in an easily accessible location in your pocket or pack.
For more information about GTM: https://gtmnerr.org/visit/
For more information about FTA: https://floridatrail.org/