***NOTE: As the temperature and humidity start to climb, we may need to make our return at Loop 3/4 crossover for an 11-mile hike. Otherwise, we will continue on and complete all four loops for a 15-mile hike.***
***We will hike at a moderate pace*** to loop 4 campsites or 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. ***We will start hiking no later than 7:15AM.***
The hike will around 15-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.
***There is an option to do just a 6-Mile loop with Gloria for those that don’t want to hike the 15-Mile loop, but still want to enjoy the trail.***
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 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.
