Florida Adventures and Explorer's Meetup Group

THE HIKE: Will start around 5:00 Pm - Evening SUNSET hike about 4 or 5 miles- depending on the trails’ condition and where we go, I’m looking for WILDFLOWERS.

• the park gate opens going out the EXIT GATE , after the park is closed.

We will hike Old Ranch House Road, the All Weather Road to the back to Old Ranch House

We will take small regular breaks.

WHAT I WEAR: I will wear long hiking pants because of the tall grasses on the off-trails and hiking boots with a walking stick! So, if you dislike walking through tall grass, this might not be your hike. IF HEAVY RAINS OCCUR IN THE PRECEDING DAYS, THERE MAY BE WATER TO WADE THROUGH. So please wear closed-toe shoes.

WHAT TO BRING: Bring enough WATER and a snack for your hike. Also, a good idea to bring sunscreen, a hat, bug repellent, small first aid kit, and anything else you need to make your hike comfortable and safe.

WE WILL MEET at Ranch House Road (Meadow Sweet Pasture) It is in the middle of the park, where it splits to go off to the north entrance; you’ll see my JEEP (Silver white top) on the side of the road.

Myakka River State Park charges a fee to enter. Fees are per vehicle (less for single-occupant vehicles)

NOTE: We hike as a group; participants must be able and willing to hike the entire route at a brisk pace. We cannot allow anyone to try and find their way back to the car alone should they decide they don’t want to continue. The hike will be canceled without notice in heavy rain or inclement weather. Please check the local forecast before arriving.)

If you want Guest to come, they need to sign up on Meetup: this is a wilderness hike.

YOUR RSVP TO ATTEND THIS SPONSORED EVENT IS YOUR EXPRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF FULL PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR ALL ASSOCIATED RISKS.
**You MUST be on the list to hike with us, and you should be able to walk 6 miles or more at a good pace.

Again, a Reminder: if it’s Florida we could be walking in puddles (I love walking through puddles), and I bring a walking stick, too. So wear appropriate shoes—sneakers or hiking boots…
I wear my hiking boots because they’re safer than sneakers. 

If you need to text me, 850-591-1329.
And, if you bring a friend, they must sign up for the hike through our Meetup group.

Muhly Grass (Pink) is in bloom this time of year.
Hike: Perico Preserve, which connects with the Robinson Preserve and back through the Perico loop.

1- Perico Preserve
As the first preserve to be fully conceptualized as a bird sanctuary, this unique designation of amazing Muhly Grass (Pink) is in bloom this time of year.
connects by a wooden bridge to Robinson Preserve
2- Robinson Preserve
This route combines all the trails and overlooks in the preserve. It has partially paved trails and an area of single-track through the mangroves. The trail surface also includes wooden boardwalks, paved asphalt, and crushed shells.
The trail is along the Spoonbill Trail loop, and back to Perico trail.

You MUST be on the list to hike with us and should be able to hike 6 miles or more at a good pace.*

Have you read the Assumption of Risk? YOUR RSVP TO ATTEND THIS SPONSORED EVENT IS YOUR EXPRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF FULL PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR ALL ASSOCIATED RISKS.

BRING: General Information for all events: If it’s sunny, bring a hat, always bring water, and a snack if you like. Bug spray is always a good idea.*
And yes, it always states it will rain...but it might not; that's Florida weather.

**IF HEAVY RAINS OCCUR IN THE PRECEDING DAYS, THERE MAY BE WATER TO WADE THROUGH.
The hike will be canceled without notice in heavy rain or inclement weather. Please check the local forecast before arriving.

Any questions (please text with fulll name - 850-591-1329).