MLK Holiday Hike-Turkey Creek Preserve-GNV

Preserve Rules “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time.”
Description: This will be at least a ~3/3.5-mile loop hike, (allow 3-4 hours) included Hammock Loop (2 miles), Fitness Loop (0.5 miles) and Turkey Creek Loop (0.5 miles). We may increase this to ~4.0 miles if the group agrees, by repeating a loop or 2. Quiet, calm and serene woods. Be prepared for rough or soft trails. Slight elevation changes on the trails.
“The 376 Acres at Turkey Creek was purchased in 2009 with funding from the Wild Spaces Public Places sales tax.” “ The preserve encompasses many ecosystems including basin swamp, depression march, bottomland forest, hydric hammock, upland hardwood forest, blackwater streams, and sinkholes.”
Directions: From Gainesville -Drive north on NW 43 St, turn left at NW 93rd Ave. Preserve entrance is on right ~1.5 miles.
6300 NW 93rd Ave GNV 32653
General Information: Dress to comfort and bring water/snack per preference. Prepare for a walk in the woods. Bug Spray advised. Tick check advised upon returning home.
Options: To eat at Bageland (2441 NW 43rd St #6c, GNV, 352 372 2435) or Paisanos ( 5200 NW 43rd St, GNV) afterwards.
Bathrooms: None
Dogs allowed: Well behaved, friendly dogs on leash, handled by owner.
Restricted to: FTA current members and prospective FTA members.
Not a member?? Join by phone 877-HIKE-FLA or online - www.floridatrail.org/join