Trip/Event Location: Rigde Manor, FLUS
Trip Leader(s): dnaturist
Max # People: 8
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level: Moderate
The day's hikes will consist of two hikes with a short car ride between them due to the Withlacoochee River separating the trails. The bridge is no longer there.
Hike 1 - Approximately 5 miles
Meeting place is the Burger King on SR 50 just west of I-75, at I-75 exit 301. 30290 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor, Fla.
The day consisted of two hikes along the Withlacoochee River near Nobleton. The weather was sunny with temperatures in the mid 70's.
The first hike was the most scenic of the two with full canopy cover along the 4.3 miles single track trail. We had many views of wetlands, cypress stands, and the river.This hike was north to south from Hog Island Campground to the Iron Bridge Recreation Area.
The second hike was also along the river with views from much higher view point. This 7 mile hike was on a much wider (almost double track) trail. It was also a north to south from the Silver Lake Campground to State Road 50.
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate
