No bikes(or horses) allowed on these trails. Foot traffic only thru this part of Ocala National Forest. It sure would be a challenge to bike in with all the dead falls and overgrowth into the trails.Originally Posted by Mark8408
And don't forget the ticks on that overgrowth just waiting for you to brush on bye. Don't forget your Permethrin, Picaridin, flamethrower, or other anti-tick/chigger treatment.
Enjoy and have fun with your family,before they have fun without you
FLHanger, you forgot to mention the sugar sand, the heart breaking point of many hikers into Hidden Pond.
Yeeeaaaaahh. About that.....Although the hike from any of the 3 directions is not a long or hard technical hike, the heat and sometimes lack of breeze can push you over the edge if you get to a point where the sun has baked all humidity out of that sugar sand. If you're lucky enough(rain) and/or leave the trailhead early enough, it's hard(ish) packed dirt and not too terrible.
But yeah, that sugar sand can suck the life out of your soul.
Enjoy and have fun with your family,
For sure. I made the mistake of hiking the Prairie in the summer once. Needless to say I only made it from Juniper rec area to Hopkins prairie when I decided I had enough.
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Truth be told, I have had a number of times on this hang where I woke up shivering just like O-Boy said.
It's strange how in July in Florida, a person can go to bed a little warm and because of the cooling effects of a hammock, wake up cold and not just CBS, but an all over cold. The "feel like" temps seem to be in the 60's when it's low to mid 70's with a breeze.
It's worth setting up the UQ and pushing it to one side and ready to deploy at 3am.
Hanger name: Where parking(in case others want to follow you in), what day(s) attending, time of arrival. Let the planning begin.
Floridahanger: Hidden Pond Short, Sat-Sun, late afternoon(6-7pm)
Blueskycat: Hidden Pond Short, Sat-Sun, late afternoon(6-7pm)
Mark8408: Hidden Pond Short, Fri-Sun, 6ish pm
double tap: Hidden Pond Short, Fri-Sun, 6ish pm
O-Boy: Pat's Island, Fri-Sun, 9-10a
j-Fish: ?, Sat-Sun, sometime in am
Cooloz91: Hidden Pond Short, Fri-Sun, 9a-12p(almost AC repairman/cable guy timing)
Gravy: Hidden Pond Short, Fri-Sat, morning
Zukiguy: showing interest.
Ricktorfla: showing interest.
Enjoy and have fun with your family,
We have this on our calendar. Will be friday night late night hike in through sunday morning.
Great to see yall are coming. Blueskycat will enjoy knowing someone there. If Rick comes as well, this will double
Hanger name: Where parking(in case others want to follow you in), what day(s) attending, time of arrival. Let the planning begin.
1) Floridahanger: Hidden Pond Short, Sat-Sun, late afternoon(6-7pm)
2) Blueskycat: Hidden Pond Short, Sat-Sun, late afternoon(6-7pm)
3) Mark8408: Hidden Pond Short, Fri-Sun, 6ish pm
4) double tap: Hidden Pond Short, Fri-Sun, 6ish pm
5) O-Boy: Pat's Island, Fri-Sun, 9-10a
6) j-Fish: ?, Sat-Sun, sometime in am
7) Cooloz91: Hidden Pond Short, Fri-Sun, 9a-12p(almost AC repairman/cable guy timing)
8) Gravy: Hidden Pond Short, Fri-Sat, morning
9) Life Scout: Pat's Island, Fri-Sun, Late night (probably in the rain and using up all their batteries)
10) C+1: Pat's Island, Fri-Sun, Late night (and walking face first into spider webs)
Zukiguy: showing interest.
Ricktorfla: showing interest.
Enjoy and have fun with your family,
Gravy told me he was going in on Thurday if anyone else wants to go.
Zuki, any news on if you're coming?
Rick, everything good so far?
Hanger name: Where parking(in case others want to follow you in), what day(s) attending, time of arrival. Let the planning begin.
1) Floridahanger: Hidden Pond Short, Sat-Sun, late afternoon(6-7pm)
2) Blueskycat: Hidden Pond Short, Sat-Sun, late afternoon(6-7pm)
3) Mark8408: Hidden Pond Short, Fri-Sun, 6ish pm
4) double tap: Hidden Pond Short, Fri-Sun, 6ish pm
5) O-Boy: Pat's Island, Fri-Sun, 9-10a
6) j-Fish: ?, Sat-Sun, sometime in am
7) Cooloz91: Hidden Pond Short, Fri-Sun, 9a-12p(almost AC repairman/cable guy timing)
8) Gravy: Hidden Pond Short, Thu-Sat, afternoon
9) Life Scout: Pat's Island, Fri-Sun, Late night (probably in the rain and using up all their batteries)
10) C+1: Pat's Island, Fri-Sun, Late night (and walking face first into spider webs)
Zukiguy: showing interest.
Ricktorfla: showing interest.
Enjoy and have fun with your family,
Ok ok I might need to bring my portable A/C and a yeti cooler but I think I’ll be there Saturday early morning, short trail for me.
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Juanchoman- good to see you decided to join us. You bringing the family or just yourself?
Hanger name: Where parking(in case others want to follow you in), what day(s) attending, time of arrival. Let the planning begin.
1) Floridahanger: Hidden Pond Short, Sat-Sun, late afternoon(6-7pm)
2) Blueskycat: Hidden Pond Short, Sat-Sun, late afternoon(6-7pm)
3) Mark8408: Hidden Pond Short, Fri-Sun, 6ish pm
4) double tap: Hidden Pond Short, Fri-Sun, 6ish pm
5) O-Boy: Pat's Island, Fri-Sun, 9-10a
6) j-Fish: ?, Sat-Sun, sometime in am
7) Cooloz91: Hidden Pond Short, Fri-Sun, 9a-12p(almost AC repairman/cable guy timing)
8) Gravy: Hidden Pond Short, Thu-Sat, afternoon
9) Life Scout: Pat's Island, Fri-Sun, Late night (probably in the rain and using up all their batteries)
10) C+1: Pat's Island, Fri-Sun, Late night (and walking face first into spider webs)
11) juanchoman: Hidden Pond Short, Sat-Sun, early morning
Zukiguy: showing interest.
Ricktorfla: showing interest.
Enjoy and have fun with your family,
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