Dupuis Wildlife Management Area 11-Mile Hike

***We will hike at a moderate pace*** to loop 3/4 crossover, where we will take a break to cool down and have a snack/lunch. After the break, we will hike back to our cars. It is going to be hot and physically challenging, but a lot of fun too.

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

***Let’s meet at 7:00AM at the Governor’s House*** ***(“Day Use Picnic Area”)***, which is about 1.5 miles straight on the dirt road after turning into Gate 1 and going past the Hunter’s Check Point. Meeting place coordinates **(27.000589, -80.552861)**. ***We will start hiking no later than 7:15AM.***

The hike will around 11-Mile hike of strenuous difficulty, so you know what to bring, plenty of water (2+ Liters), snacks, etc. to hold you over for a day hike.

*****Joe Ingles will be leading the optional 6-Mile loop on Saturday.*****

Public/Moderate

Contact: Jorge Hernandez, 561-346-5129

Co-Leader: Joe Ingles

**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 19.5 miles to Kanner Hwy. (S.R. 76) (make a right turn).

Take S.R. 76 by making a left and head West six miles west to DuPuis.

Gate 1 will be your left. **Meeting place coordinates (27.000589, -80.552861)**