FL>Central Florida Hike and Hang>December>Planning Thread

**hangNyak** · 11-28-2014, 20:44

Originally Posted by Moonshiner

I would be intrested in doing this, give me a chance to practice and pick up some pointers, if ya'll don't mind a newb with a hammock throwing in with ya.

We don't mind at all. In fact we encourage it. Always nice to hang with like minded people. We
would love to have you along. If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to post them up.

**Great White** · 11-28-2014, 23:43

I may be able to do this one. I have never been to the Green Swamp, although it is on my list of places to visit. My concern is the length of the hike, I would have a hard time with an 18 mile day. I don't know how other people feel. Are you planning a loop or linear hike?

**hangNyak** · 11-28-2014, 23:50

Originally Posted by Great White

I may be able to do this one. I have never been to the Green Swamp, although it is on my list of places to visit. My concern is the length of the hike, I would have a hard time with an 18 mile day. I don't know how other people feel. Are you planning a loop or linear hike?

I doubt we're doing an 18 mile day. It's 18 miles to the farthest camp I see north on the map. More than likely won't do more than an eight mile day. We leave those 20 milers to Grinder.

**olddog** · 11-29-2014, 19:33

It will be good to see old friends again and add some new faces to the hangs.

**Grinder** · 11-29-2014, 19:43

The Foster Bridge campsite looks to be 10 miles ish. That would be reasonable.
Friday at Gator hole
Saturday at Foster Bridge.
vary the route one day to the next.

And--don't leave the 20 miles to me. I don't do them either.

**Gone Native** · 11-29-2014, 21:10

Its Matthew's birthday that weekend and his mom wants him home. We'll be missing you guys.

**hangNyak** · 11-29-2014, 21:29

Originally Posted by Gone Native

Its Matthew's birthday that weekend and his mom wants him home. We'll be missing you guys.

Sorry you guys won't make it. Tell him happy birthday for us!

**Grinder** · 11-30-2014, 07:40

So
Is 12/12 the start date?
Is Gator Hole the first night camp site?

If so, I can take it from there. Looking forward to seeing some "It's too hot" faces again. <G>

**craigc** · 11-30-2014, 10:11

Looks like everything is coming together.

Tomorrow I'll call SWFWMD and make sure we can reserve those two sites.

12/12 - Gator Hole
12/13 - Foster Bridge

It'll be a short hike Friday, about 10 miles on Saturday, and I have an idea on how to cut down the distance Sunday to something a little more reasonable.

I can be at the McNeil gate by noon on Friday. I'd like to leave the permits on another vehicle and take whoever would like a little longer hike to the main gate near Dade City. That way we could have a car to shuttle everyone back to the McNeil gate and make the Sunday hike about 4-6 miles instead of 10+. Just an idea.