3 Mile Hike at Norm Westbrook Park

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM, Arrive by 8:45 to sign in
Location: Norm Westbrook Park, 6400 NW 100th St, Ocala
Leader: Marsha Jordan

Description: Join the Sandhill Chapter of the Florida Trail Association for a 3 mile hike through Norm Westbrook Park. This is the longest trail at Norm Westbrook Park and is intended for horseback riding but is open to hiking and trail running. The landscape features an upland hardwood forest dominated by Live Oaks, Laurel Oaks, Sweet Gums, Longleaf Pines, and Loblolly Pines. The natural surface trail is flat and easy-going but can become muddy after rain.

Mind your trail etiquette around horses. Say hello & make yourself visible to horses coming down the trail.

The Norm Westbrook Park is named after Norman “Norm” Richard Westbrook, who bequeathed 102.75 acres of prestige ranch land to Marion County Parks & Recreation. Norm loved this property very much, raising his three horses and favorite dog, Toole. He had a reputation of grooming his property as if it was a park.

Fees: None
General Information: Bring a hat, water, sunscreen, proper footwear, and snack if you like. Bug spray is always a good idea. Also have an emergency medical card (info) in your pack.
Bathrooms: No
Dogs allowed: No
RSVP via Meet-Up

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