Morning Hike at Hontoon Island

***Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate***

Evidence of Native American habitation over thousands of years can be witnessed as visitors hike through the park...Walk through the impressive
Visitor Center to learn more about the many Inhabitants and uses of Hontoon Island over the years...The island is accessible only by private boat or park ferry...

The Hammock Hiking Nature Trail is the most popular Hiking path that leads you on a 3-mile round-trip journey to an ancient shell mound...Please stay on the designated trails and enjoy various natural communities including mesic flatwoods, floodplain forest and hydric hammock...Enjoy natural features including a 300 year-old live oak tree at Bear Tree Landing and the serene atmosphere of Snake Creek...Canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals are available from the island store. Picnic areas include tables, grills and a playground.

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...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.