Join 72-Mile Hikers in Ocala N. F. for the Last Thirteen

About this event

Trail homies will be hiking the entire Ocala National Forest beginning Monday 11/09 to Saturday the 14th. Join us for the last two days, knowing that it also includes a visit to Alexander Springs Recreation Area. This short adventure is for those who are interested in hiking just a portion of the Florida Trail through the southern end of the Ocala National Forest. Here's what you'll experience:

• Be shuttled from Clearwater Lake R. A. at

11 AM to the rendezvous point on the Florida Trail.

• Hike three and a half miles to visit Alexander Springs until its closing at 6 PM.

• Camp in an established site in the woods. Fix dinner. Enjoy a fire. Sleep.

• Fix breakfast. Hike the last ten miles.

• Clean up at Clearwater Lake Recreation Area (We're all showering after six days!).

• Celebrate at Palermo's Pizza two miles away.

If this is up your alley, here's what you'll do now:

• Click the RSVP and pay the $5.

• Prepare your backpack with one dinner and one breakfast and everything you'll need for camping.

Here's what you can expect:

• Arrive at Clearwater Lake Recreation Area Ranger Station at 10:45 AM and pay $8 to park your car overnight. The shuttle will meet you at the Florida Trail Parking Lot which is on the right before you pull up to the Ranger Station.

• You'll pay $8 for Alexander Admission and whatever else you want while visiting the spring area.

• You'll pay for your meal at Palermo's.

• If you're not able to get away from work that early, ask Karen if she can shuttle you later directly to Alexander Springs Recreation Area after 6 PM.

Your total expenditure will be $26 plus the meal at Palermo’s.

The more, the merrier. We hope you can hike with us!

From Trail Homies