Family-Friendly Night Hike at Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Details
Halloween may be over, but spookiness never ends. Come join FTA Suncoast Chapter for this kid-friendly ranger-led 1.25 mile night hike in a hidden gem of Pinellas County.
There is a $3 per person fee that is paid the day of to the City of Clearwater, and credit cards or check are only accepted.
https://www.myclearwaterparks.com/Parks-and-Trails/Moccasin-Lake-Nature-Park
Directions:
We will meet under the utility pole in the parking lot.
Please arrive at 5PM to allow time to sign paperwork, bathroom use, make the $3 payment, and have an accurate headcount. The parking lot has ample space.
What to expect:
The ranger will conduct an orientation at 5:30PM and then take us on our hike around 6PM. The hike should last about 1 hour to 1.5 hours, and the length is 1.25 miles.
If you have children ages 6 and up in your life, please bring them! The trails unfortunately may it difficult for strollers.
Also, please DO NOT bring flashlights, per the ranger. If you must bring a flashlight, please have a red filter on it.
What to wear/bring:
Comfortable shoes that may get wet
Appropriate clothing for the day's weather
Bug spray
Snacks
1 liter of water
Happy attitude
All participants are required to sign an "Assumption of Risk" form the day of the event.
This form can be previewed at: https://floridatrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FTA-Assumption-of-Risk-March-30th-2022.pdf
All participants are encouraged to join our non-profit organization, Florida Trail Association.
For more information on the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) and the Florida Trail Association (FTA) & how to join FTA:
https://floridatrail.org