2.21.2026 Richloam North Loop

Please don't ruin this hike by having to be rescued by other hikers due to lack of endurance. This is not a New Year's resolution hike. This is a 14 mile, close to five hour trek. It will be difficult! If you have not completed, at a minimum, a 10 mile hike recently this hike is not for you.

Meet at the Florida Trail Richloam Firetower trailhead by 8:00 a.m. We will have a quick Meet & Greet followed by safety brief and then be on our way, hopefully by 8:15 a.m.

We will take a short break every 3 to 4 miles with a twenty minute break around the point of no return. We will be traveling in a clockwise direction on this loop trail.

I have no idea the condition of the trail so long sleeve shirts and pants are suggested in case we have to do some bushwhacking.

Water available at the trailhead. No bathrooms available.

Suggested items:
1. Proper fitting foot ware.
2. 2 liters of water minimum suggested. No water available on trail.
3. Food and snacks to provide energy.
4. Bug repellant.

See you on the trail!