Lake Dan Trail — Starting at Lake Frances Preserve Hiking Spree Trail - 6 miles!

# 🌿 Lake Dan Trail — Starting at Lake Frances Preserve

📅 Saturday, December 27th
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Lake Frances Preserve Trailhead
📌 Address: 11009 Tarpon Springs Rd, Odessa, FL 33556
📏 Distance: ~6 miles
⬆️ Elevation: Flat
🐾 Dogs: Not permitted (per preserve rules)
💲 Parking: Free, large lot available
We’ll be hiking the Lake Dan trail, beginning at Lake Frances Preserve to take advantage of the larger parking area. Starting at Lake Frances adds a bit more distance to the route — expect roughly 6 miles total — but it’s a beautiful, peaceful walk with plenty of variety.

### What to Expect

• Easy-to-moderate 6-mile hike
• Flat terrain throughout
• Open sunny stretches + shaded forested areas
• Gorgeous wetland views and great wildlife spotting
• A relaxed, friendly group vibe

### What to Bring

• Plenty of water
• Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
• Sunscreen & hat
• Bug spray
• Optional: camera or binoculars — this area is full of deer, birds, and quiet beauty

### Where We’re Meeting

We’ll meet at the Lake Frances Preserve trailhead at the address above.
Please plan to arrive a few minutes early — we’ll start hiking right at 9:00 AM.
Can’t wait to explore this beautiful preserve with you! 🌲✨