Bluefield Ranch Preserve 12-Mile (Small Group Hike)

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

*****This will be a small group event, limited to 10 hikers. Please make sure that you can make it to the hike*****

We will be hiking at a moderate pace, we will stop along the way to take small breaks and take our main break half-way to cool down and have a snack. After the break, we continue hiking on our way back to our cars. ***(If you are looking for a fast hike, this hike is not for you)***

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

***Let’s meet at 6:30AM at the trailhead parking lot***, the meeting place coordinates are **(27.251071, -80.638092)**. ***We will start hiking no later than 6:45AM,*** the trailhead does not have restroom facilities.

The hike will around 12-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. We will be making a loop using the white, red, yellow and blue trails.

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

**HOW TO GET THERE:**

From Hwy 70 turn south on Bluefield Road (Dirt Road). You’ll drive about 4 miles, before you see a sign for the trail. After turning right, drive west on the dirt road for about 1 1/2 miles to the trailhead parking lot. **The coordinates for our meeting place are 27.251071, -80.638092.**