What's the Motto...Hikers Hike!

HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE...
We are going to begin the hike in daylight and stay over for 2 hours after sundown...We will start in the back of the park at the Sand Lake parking lot, and make our way out to Camp Cozy then continue on the White Trail making a full loop back to Sand Lake...Please be mindful that a portion of the trail has lots of roots and depending on the weather there could be mud or even flooding...The expectation for mileage is 7 - 10.

I recommend comfortable walking/hiking shoes, headlamps, Deep Woods bug spray, and fluids for hydration, snacks/food, and your spirit of adventure and fellowship, but we do live by the creed "Hike Your Way"...Be ready to get fresh air, exercise, engage in diverse conversations, and make some new Connections!!

RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT: By attending this event, you acknowledge that these events carry the risk of potential harm to myself up to and including the risk of injuries such as broken bones or muscle/tendon injuries, illness, disability, or death. These can be caused by slipping or falling off rocks due to loss of balance or lack of coordination; twisting ankles on rocks, brush, limbs; Acts of nature such as inclement weather, lightning, strong wind, extreme temperatures; drownings in rivers, streams, or other bodies of water; drinking unfiltered contaminated water or becoming dehydrated; succumbing to heat exhaustion; getting bit or stung by venomous reptiles, animals, or insects; and my own or other’s negligent or risky behaviors. This list is not exhaustive nor is it inclusive of all risks. In response, I release and hold harmless with respect to all injury, disability, death, or loss of property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, the “What's the Motto...Hikers Hike” meetup group’s leadership as well as the designated leader of the event.

If you need to cancel, please change your RSVP from "YES" to "NO". We realize things can change and it's not a big deal if you change your RSVP. Thank you.

***Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate...Keep In Mind That We Are In The Rainy Season And The Trails May Be Wet/Muddy!!!

This one is a Group favorite, an approximate 7.1 mile loop trail along the St. Johns River, but of course individuals can easily double back at any time if they don't feel up to the full distance...HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE!!!!

Several boardwalks provide passage over wet areas and there is a good chance that you may encounter River Otter, Wild Boar, Snakes, Birds, and Alligator...Some have reported seeing Black Bear, but I'm hoping we are not so fortunate/unfortunate. Some parts of the trail are along boardwalks, while other are along rough, uneven terrain, so we get a really good combination...About 1/2 way through, we take a short lunch break...

I recommend comfortable walking/hiking shoes, Deep Woods bug spray, sunscreen, fluids for hydration, snacks/food, and your spirit of adventure and fellowship, but we do live by the creed "Hike Your Way"...Be ready to get fresh air, exercise, engage in diverse conversations, and make some new Connections!!

If you need to cancel, please change your RSVP from "YES" to "NO". We realize things can change and it's not a big deal if you change your RSVP. Thank you....Thank you...JAP3

RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT: By attending this event, you acknowledge that these events carry the risk of potential harm to myself up to and including the risk of injuries such as broken bones or muscle/tendon injuries, illness, disability, or death. These can be caused by slipping or falling off rocks due to loss of balance or lack of coordination; twisting ankles on rocks, brush, limbs; Acts of nature such as inclement weather, lightning, strong wind, extreme temperatures; drownings in rivers, streams, or other bodies of water; drinking unfiltered contaminated water or becoming dehydrated; succumbing to heat exhaustion; getting bit or stung by venomous reptiles, animals, or insects; and my own or other’s negligent or risky behaviors. This list is not exhaustive nor is it inclusive of all risks. In response, I release and hold harmless with respect to all injury, disability, death, or loss of property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, the “What's the Motto...Hikers Hike” meetup group’s leadership as well as the designated leader of the event.

***Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate...Keep In Mind That We Are In The Rainy Season And The Trails May Be Wet/Muddy!!!

Just a stone's throw from one of our favorite venues Orlando Wetlands, this trail is generally considered a moderately challenging route...This is a loop trail that we are going to creatively experience...Mileage options are 6 or 13 as we will follow the Florida Trail into Orlando Wetlands, do a little Gator/Bird watching along the Boardwalk and then back over the fence along the White Trail returning to Charles Bronson Forest...

I recommend comfortable walking/hiking shoes, Deep Woods bug spray, sunscreen, fluids for hydration, snacks/food, an umbrella or hat, and your spirit of adventure and fellowship, but we do live by the creed "Hike Your Way"...Be ready to get fresh air, exercise, engage in diverse conversations, and make some new Connections!!

If you need to cancel, please change your RSVP from "YES" to "NO". We realize things can change and it's not a big deal if you change your RSVP. Thank you.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT: By attending this event, you acknowledge that these events carry the risk of potential harm to myself up to and including the risk of injuries such as broken bones or muscle/tendon injuries, illness, disability, or death. These can be caused by slipping or falling off rocks due to loss of balance or lack of coordination; twisting ankles on rocks, brush, limbs; Acts of nature such as inclement weather, lightning, strong wind, extreme temperatures; drownings in rivers, streams, or other bodies of water; drinking unfiltered contaminated water or becoming dehydrated; succumbing to heat exhaustion; getting bit or stung by venomous reptiles, animals, or insects; and my own or other’s negligent or risky behaviors. This list is not exhaustive nor is it inclusive of all risks. In response, I release and hold harmless with respect to all injury, disability, death, or loss of property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, the “What's the Motto...Hikers Hike” meetup group’s leadership as well as the designated leader of the event.