Annual Dupuis Management Area 17-Miles Hike (Gate 2)

**THIS HIKE IS ONLY FOR EXPERIENCE HIKERS**, that have been hiking 10+ miles on a regular basis. ***It is going to be physically challenging, but a lot of fun too.***

***We will hike at a moderate pace*** to loop 4 campsite where we will take a break to cool down and have a snack/lunch. After the break, we will hike back to our cars and stop at the benches along the way.

**There is an option to do an 6-Mile loop with Gloria for those that don’t want to hike the 17-Mile loop, but still want to enjoy the trail. Gloria’s Group will be meeting at the “Day Use Picnic Area” 1.5 miles straight in from Gate 1 at 7:15am (27.000589, -80.552861). Her number is (561) 308-0621.**

Let’s meet at 7:15AM at Gate 2 Trailhead. ***Please note that this is not our typical meeting place for DuPuis, our meeting place GPS coordinates are (27.0112700, -80.5506895).*** We will start hiking no later than 7:30AM.

The hike will around 17-Mile hike of strenuous difficulty, so you know what to bring, plenty of water (3+ Liters), snacks, etc. to hold you over for a day hike.

*****Expect to encounter overgrown vegetation, mud and standing water on this hike*****

******Small Game Season will be going on, so wear something bright******

Public/Strenuous
Contact: Jorge Hernandez, 561-346-5129
Co-Leader: Gloria Hernandez, 561-308-0621

**HOW TO GET THERE:**

From southeast Florida, take I-95 north to PGA Blvd.
Go west on PGA Blvd to S.R. 710 (make a right turn).
Go north for 12 miles to Kanner Hwy. (S.R. 76) (make a right turn).
Take S.R. 76 by making a left and head West for about seven miles to DuPuis Gate 2 will be on your left.
GPS coordinates (27.0112700, -80.5506895)