Santa Fe River Preserve Saturday Hike

Santa Fe River Preserve Hike
Leader: Maria Fiedler
Description: This will be a ~4.0-mile hike on Santa Fe River Preserve Blue Trail, Easy. This is a mostly shaded hike. Trail is unpaved, in some places can be muddy, uneven or wet. Exposed roots. Hiking poles advised. We will rest periodically at benches along the trail. Wild azaleas may be in bloom!
Directions: Drive ~16 miles north from Gainesville on SR 121 from light at 121/441 intersection. Preserve sign is on the right by a large grassy parking lot.
General Information: Bring a hat, water, and lunch/snack if you like. Bug spray is always a good idea.
Other items of interest about area/activity: Review map and details of this gorgeous area under various web sites, including Alachua Conservation Trust- Santa Fe River Preserve

Bathrooms: None
Other amenities: Those interested in staying we will carpool 1.5 miles drive to North Trailhead Entrance for additional short ~2-mile hike.
Dogs allowed: NO
Restricted to 25 FTA members only: Not a member?Join by phone (877-HIKE-FLA) or online at floridatrail.org/join.