Lake Wales Ridge State Forest, Arbuckle Tract 14-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 hike at a moderate pace*** on the Yellow Trail and Blue Trail to complete a loop of about 14-miles. 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, sugar sand and standing water on this hike*****

***Let’s meet at 6:45AM at the McLean Cabin Day Use Area in the Arbuckle Tract (GPS Coordinates* 27.67926, -81.41649).** We will start hiking no later than 7:00AM. Please keep in mind that this area is an active hunting area, so it is always a good idea to wear something bright.

The hike will be around a 14-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.

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

**HOW TO GET THERE:**

From southeast Florida, take SR-60 west to Hwy 630E.
In about 2 miles, a slight Left into Blue Jordan Rd.
Make a left on S Lake Reedy Blvd.
Turn left on Lake Arbuckle Rd.
Make a Right on Rucks Dairy Rd.
Continue straight on School Bus Rd for about 2.6 miles.
The McLean Cabin Day Use Area will be on the right.
***(GPS Coordinates* 27.67926, -81.41649)**