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Buck Lake is a private camp area that is accessible by an unimproved (dirt) road about 2-3 miles off rt 19. The accomodations are limited, in that, there is only a pit toilet and no electricity.

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Great trip report - We just got back (Islander, edhess and myself) from the scouting trip. We ended up hanging at Hidden Pond. What a great place! I'm sure Islander will psot a trip report later...

I'm not sure what tiki-hut that you're "hanging" around but after a few capt. morgans they get better! :lol:

Ottybuddy - Islander and I are meeting @ ONF on Sat Oct 23, probably around noontime. I think edhess might make it as well. The idea is to scope out the 4 sites (Juniper, Hidden Pond, Alex Springs...

OK - the dates are set for the MLK holiday weekend.

Islander and I are going to check out the couple of locations in Ocala, take some pictures to submit a site review. We're going the weekend of...

Me too.

I am planning a FT section thru a part of Northern Ocala in the next few weeks. It isn't much, probably 2 days/1 night. If anyone is interested in meeting me there, we could do some...

Okay I'll submit 2 choices that go with the basecamp/bushcamp idea.(if anyone really really really is jonsin for somewhere else speak up now).

Arrive on Sat the 14th - leave when you want to....

Yes, I can see how a rented canoe would prevent future attacks...:rolleyes:

(please excuse my sarcasm, I have a particular affection for policies like this. I'm sure someone was looking for an...

Good idea. If nothing else, we could sit around and complain like most deliberative bodies.:lol:

I downloaded the GPS data for the FL trail and it looks like Alex Springs would be a good "basecamp" choice. Clearwater Lake trailhead is about 9-10 trail-miles to the South, it'd make a nice...

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I know the stock campgrounds are pricey (although the cost is per site - I'm not sure how many hammocks that could be) and also not very adventurous. On the...

I think any of the suggestions will be great. One cool thing about FL is each area has its own personality. Hiking in the Panhandle or Suwannee is nothing like in Ocala or the Everglades. For the...

If we did it over Christmas Break (I guess its called winter recess now) do you think there would be better out of town participation?

OK - I've found 2 possibles in Ocala"
1) Juniper Springs Recreation Area - More like a regular campground at a state park. It has potable water flush toilets and showers. Two springs (swimming)...

Last weekend on that Suwannee hike, I drank about 7-1/2 liters of water in a day and half.

Checking out possible camp areas on or near the FT in Ocala and the Greenway.

We might have a winner with Ocala N.F. I have been planning on sectioning some the FT there sometime in the next few weekends anyway. Anyone want to go on a scouting mission to find the perfect...

OK - Here are location ideas:

1) Suwannee
2) Panhandle (possibly Apalachicola N.F.??)
3) Everglades
4) Cross Florida Greenway
5) Ocala N.F.

I'll add more if anyone wants something...

Just checked out the music festival weekends @ Sprirt of Suwannee. I'm with ya Buffalo Skipper, it looks like a $175 per person woodstock wannabe. Last weekend there was no special events and it...

I have a moderate interest in going to one of the music festivals there (with my wife). Is it something you don't reccomend at all or just not the right environment for a hammock outing?



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The only thing in the everytrail page that isn't included in my trip report here is the actual GPS data. All the pictures are the same.

The shuttle driver at the Canoe Outpost told me that there...

It's the Marjorie Harris Carr - Cross FL Greenway - There are several trailheads along the way and also several "real" campgrounds. You can camp anywhere in the Greenway with a permit (free, just...

Of course, count me in.

I might suggest: The Suwannee River section of the Florida trail that I just completed near White Springs (see my trip report). What would make it cool is folks who aren't...