The hike on the Florida National Scenic Trail will begin at FR 9 and head north to the Jackson Lake Boat Ramp. It will be a one-way hike and will require a car shuttle.

This section of the Florida Trail is Florida prairie land and will have very little shade. So a hat and lots of water will be required for the hike. We can count on some shade as we pass through the Godwin Hammock and as we approach Lake Jackson near the end of the hike.The trail will be flat with some sandy spots. So comfortable shoes or boots should be worn.  

Plan on spending 5 hours on the trail.

We shall be meeting at the Burger King in Lake Wales in the morning before the hike. The address for the Burger King is 100 SR 60. The zip code is 33853. The phone number for the Burger King is (863) 679-2825.

We will be leaving the Burger King for the trailheads at 8:00 AM sharp. Please plan on arriving eariler for breakfast and instructions.