Re: [ft-l] FT Ocala Questions

I followed the same itinerary a couple of years ago with a few friends
and it worked great for us. I did'nt have time to take the side trail to
Salt Sprs. or go into Sec 11. Enjoy!

					Triathlon Grandma


Tom Griffiths wrote:
> 
> Questions:
> 
> 1) Does anyone see anything wrong with the itinerary shown below for a
> January 1999 hike of the FT through Ocala National Forest (north and
> south sections - Sections 12 & 13)?
> 
> 2) Are any of these camp areas ones to avoid?
> 
> 3) Is Section 11 of the FT directly south of Ocala National Forest
> mostly a road walk like it looks on the map or is this actually a nice
> area to continue a hike into if I had the time?
> 
> 4) Is Salt Springs anyplace worth hiking 6 miles round trip on a side
> trail assuming I don't need to resupply?
> 
> DATE                    MILE          OVERNIGHT STAY
> 
> SUN JAN 24              Gen Deer Season ends
> SUN JAN 24           - 1.2      Arrive Rodman Rec Area Cmpgd
> MON JAN 25      11.8    Grassy Pond Campground
> TUE JAN 26      22.6    Junction Salt Springs Trail
> WED JAN 27      34.1    Hidden Pond Prim Camp Area
> THU JAN 28      39.5    Juniper Springs Campground
> FRI JAN 29      45.1    Farles Campsite
> SAT JAN 30      56.2    Alexander Springs Campground
> SUN JAN 31      67.3    Clearwater Lake Campground
> MON FEB 01              Orlando
> 
> Hopefully the columns stayed together enough so people can make this
> out.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Datto
> 
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