New Event - Panther Point Trail

HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE!!!
As Per Usual, I'm always on the hunt for new Venues, and this is one that Theo recommended...Explore this 7.4-mile point-to-point trail near Winter Haven, Florida. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 12 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash...

This is a relatively new trail at Marshall Hampton Reserve. The trail takes visitors along pastures, swamps, and the shore of Lake Hancock. There are many opportunities to view wildlife and local flowers along the way. This is a beautiful trail covered in Spanish moss with grazing cattle, and calves. The trail is a mix of short stretches of sand, mowed grass, and gravel.

I plan to make this a 15 mile out and back, but we live by the creed "Hike Your Way", so at any point, Members can turn back, and based on past history, there will be enough Members available that no-one will have to return alone...Another option is to arrive early and stage cars if anyone is interested in doing the full point to point.

I recommend comfortable walking/hiking shoes, Deep Woods bug spray, sunscreen, lots of fluids for hydration, snacks/food, and your spirit of adventure and fellowship...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...If you arrive late, now worries, just Call or text (689) 203-5116 for location of the Group...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.