Hike the Florida Trail (Everglades Northern Big Cypress Section: Nobel's Grade)
When: Sunday, April 25, 11:15 am at Broward carpool site, or 12:00 noon at the rest area.
What: Let's explore some old Florida wilderness, less than an hour from Ft. Lauderdale! We'll start the day at a rest stop for a picnic lunch, so we get a chance to meet each other and use the bathrooms. From there we'll walk to the trailhead on the north side of I-75. This section of the Big Cypress is striking, with stunning flora and fauna at every bend. Some of these areas are under water during the rainy season, and this time of year it is usually totally dry, but we can't be sure. No matter what, wildlife abounds this time of year. This is the first time Mosaic has explored this part of the Florida Trail. Winter is the most popular time to hike here, when rainfall is low, bugs are inactive, and migratory wildlife is abundant. Parts may be under water, but that just adds to the adventure. We will do a limited amount of off-trail exploring as well. Expect to walk a total of between three and five miles, depending on conditions. This is an area that you don't generally get to experience, so join us for some fun and adventure! We will start the hike promptly at 1:00, and plan to return to the trailhead by 6:00 pm.
Directions to the Rest Area / Trail Head: Meet at the rest stop at about mile marker #63 off I-75 at 12:00 noon. DON'T MISS THAT EXIT, or the next turn-around is 17 miles! To get there, take I-595 west to I-75 north (towards Naples). You want to exit at the large rest area after mile marker #62. When you see marker #62 SLOW DOWN, and follow the signs to the rest area. After you exit on the right side, go under the highway, and turn into the rest area. Meet at a picnic table in the east end of the rest area.
Carpool Site: Meet at the La Quinta Inn, 13651 N.W. 2 St., Sunrise, behind the Shell gas station. Take I-595 west to S.W. 136 Ave. (exit #1). Go north (right) on 136 Ave, turn left on N.W. 2 St. and the hotel will be immediately on your right. Be careful, it's hard to see the hotel from 136 Ave. Or from the Sawgrass Expressway, exit Sunrise Blvd., go east to 136 Ave. turn right to N.W. 2 St. and turn right. The hotel will be immediately on your right. Meet at 11:15 am. We'll leave at 11:30 am. sharp!
Bring: Long pants and long sleeve shirt, bug spray, hat, raingear, picnic lunch to eat at the rest stop, water bottles (at least two liters for each person in your party), snacks, fanny pack or backpack, and hiking boots or sneakers. Also bring a change of clothes for afterwards.
Cost: $4 for Mosaic members, $9 for non-members. Cost includes trail mix and light snacks.
Contact: No RSVP is required. For more information, contact Dave Faerman at 561-445-1787 or faerman@bellsouth.net, or Rick Dronsky at 954-435-3388 or vp@southfloridamosaic.org
When: Sunday, April 25, 11:15 am at Broward carpool site, or 12:00 noon at the rest area.
What: Let's explore some old Florida wilderness, less than an hour from Ft. Lauderdale! We'll start the day at a rest stop for a picnic lunch, so we get a chance to meet each other and use the bathrooms. From there we'll walk to the trailhead on the north side of I-75. This section of the Big Cypress is striking, with stunning flora and fauna at every bend. Some of these areas are under water during the rainy season, and this time of year it is usually totally dry, but we can't be sure. No matter what, wildlife abounds this time of year. This is the first time Mosaic has explored this part of the Florida Trail. Winter is the most popular time to hike here, when rainfall is low, bugs are inactive, and migratory wildlife is abundant. Parts may be under water, but that just adds to the adventure. We will do a limited amount of off-trail exploring as well. Expect to walk a total of between three and five miles, depending on conditions. This is an area that you don't generally get to experience, so join us for some fun and adventure! We will start the hike promptly at 1:00, and plan to return to the trailhead by 6:00 pm.
Directions to the Rest Area / Trail Head: Meet at the rest stop at about mile marker #63 off I-75 at 12:00 noon. DON'T MISS THAT EXIT, or the next turn-around is 17 miles! To get there, take I-595 west to I-75 north (towards Naples). You want to exit at the large rest area after mile marker #62. When you see marker #62 SLOW DOWN, and follow the signs to the rest area. After you exit on the right side, go under the highway, and turn into the rest area. Meet at a picnic table in the east end of the rest area.
Carpool Site: Meet at the La Quinta Inn, 13651 N.W. 2 St., Sunrise, behind the Shell gas station. Take I-595 west to S.W. 136 Ave. (exit #1). Go north (right) on 136 Ave, turn left on N.W. 2 St. and the hotel will be immediately on your right. Be careful, it's hard to see the hotel from 136 Ave. Or from the Sawgrass Expressway, exit Sunrise Blvd., go east to 136 Ave. turn right to N.W. 2 St. and turn right. The hotel will be immediately on your right. Meet at 11:15 am. We'll leave at 11:30 am. sharp!
Bring: Long pants and long sleeve shirt, bug spray, hat, raingear, picnic lunch to eat at the rest stop, water bottles (at least two liters for each person in your party), snacks, fanny pack or backpack, and hiking boots or sneakers. Also bring a change of clothes for afterwards.
Cost: $4 for Mosaic members, $9 for non-members. Cost includes trail mix and light snacks.
Contact: No RSVP is required. For more information, contact Dave Faerman at 561-445-1787 or faerman@bellsouth.net, or Rick Dronsky at 954-435-3388 or vp@southfloridamosaic.org
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