Let's Make Room for Croom! (a 7+ mile hilly hike)
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Let's show Croom C some love <3.
"Croom C" refers to a hiking trail within the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest in Central Florida. These trails are known for their hard-packed, generally dry conditions, and scenic views through scrub land. The trails offer diverse scenery, including ROLLING HILLS, pine flatwoods, and hammocks with cypress trees. On a sunny, fall day, hikers can expect a lot of sunshine due to the bare trees overhead. See a map of the trails at https://ccmedia.fdacs.gov/content/download/115593/file/croom-hiking-trail-brochure.pdf.
Due to the distance and elevation, this hike is considered to be a moderately challenging one. We will keep a moderate pace so please only sign up if you have recently completed a 7-mile hike, traveling 2.25 miles per hour. As well, there is no water or bathrooms on the trail but the bathrooms in the park lot should be open.
One more thing you need to know—there is a parking fee. Pay the $2.00 daily fee online on the day you need it at Pass Details - Florida State Forests or scan a QR code in the parking lot. An annual Florida State Forest Pass will cover you, too.
This is a rain or shine hike unless there is a threat of lightning.
On the day of the hike, we will meet at 8:15 am and leave promptly at 8:30 am. We are meeting in the parking lot at Tucker Hill.
For this hike, you will need at least 2-3 liters of water, snacks, bug/tick spray, sunscreen, a hat, hiking boots (no sandals) and anything else you deem necessary for your comfort. For the snack break, you might want to bring a ground cloth to sit on.
My number on the day of the hike is 813-713-2492.
I am asking that everyone signs up (no guests) so everyone can agree to the waiver and agree to the following conditions:
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
YOUR ATTENDANCE AT A "SUNCOAST OUTDOORS " SPONSORED EVENT IS YOUR EXPRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF FULL PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR ALL ASSOCIATED RISKS.
Possible risks from participation include, but are not limited to: injury from a trip and fall, venomous snakes, stinging insects, venomous spiders, wildlife encounters, heat stroke, dehydration, hypothermia, noxious vegetation, weather related injury, insect or airborne transmissible virus and disease, smoke inhalation, wildfire, and falling trees.
I am not a professional guide, just a volunteer for the group.
Any questions or concerns, please comment below. Thanks.