Florida Trail Hike - Kissimmee Prairie State Preserve
10.4 mile one-way hike on the Florida Trail through the Kissimmee Prairie State Preserve
Florida Trail Hike - Kissimmee Prairie State Preserve
10.4 mile one-way hike on the Florida Trail through the Kissimmee Prairie State Preserve
Details
This will be a one-way, east to west hike on the Florida Trail through the Kissimmee Prairie State Preserve. The hike will require a vehichle shuttle.
The 10.8 mile hike will go through Florida prairie, wetlands, and cross the Kissimmee River via lock S-65A.
You will need good shoes, a hat, and plenty of water for this hike. Bring food also, for lunch and snacks.
The temperature for this hike is expected to be in the mid-80's. Plan on 6 hours of hiking.
We will be leaving the meeting place for this hike at 9:00 AM sharp for the trailheads, so please do not be late.
Directions
The meeting place for this hike will be Jimmy's Truck Stop on SR 60. The address and phone number for Jimmy's are listed below:
Jimmy's Truck Stop
14907 SR 60
Lake Wales, Florida 33898
Phone Number - (863) 692-9125
We will be leaving the truck stop at 9:00 AM sharp for the trailheads. Please arrive early for meeting directions and breakfast.
About this event
This will be a one-way, east to west hike on the Florida Trail through the Kissimmee Prairie State Preserve. The hike will require a vehichle shuttle.
The 10.8 mile hike will go through Florida prairie, wetlands, and cross the Kissimmee River via lock S-65A.
You will need good shoes, a hat, and plenty of water for this hike. Bring food also, for lunch and snacks.
The temperature for this hike is expected to be in the mid-80's. Plan on 6 hours of hiking.
We will be leaving the meeting place for this hike at 9:00 AM sharp for the trailheads, so please do not be late.
Directions to the trailhead
Get directionsThe meeting place for this hike will be Jimmy's Truck Stop on SR 60. The address and phone number for Jimmy's are listed below:
Jimmy's Truck Stop
14907 SR 60
Lake Wales, Florida 33898
Phone Number - (863) 692-9125
We will be leaving the truck stop at 9:00 AM sharp for the trailheads. Please arrive early for meeting directions and breakfast.
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