Talk about you latest hiking adventures while you have refreshments at 7:00. Program (TBA) and business to follow at 7:30

Join me into the unknown.   I have never hiked the southern end of this lake, so this is a great opportunity "to explore strange new worlds (Trails), to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man (John) has gone before".  We will hike about three hours or less. This should be fun adventure. Carpool from Walmart (Leesburg) as we will go 441 south from there.  Leaving at 7:15. This should be fairly convenient for most of your homes.  I have a

There is NO Chapter Meeting/Program in July. So come on out, grab dinner, and meet in a relaxed atmosphere at La Fiesta located at 2329 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee.

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Ross Prairie - east

We will hike at Ross Prairie going east. The hiking trails meander through oak hammocks and islands interspersed around the edge of the prairie and wildlife is abundant. Dry and mostly shaded. This will be an in & out, for approx. 5 miles. We can adjust for heat and weather conditions. Carpool from Walmart on 466 and Mulberry Rec Center (near postal station. Depart at 7:30 amat both locations (please arrive 15 minutes before departure). Suggest $2-3 for d

1-hour/ ~6-15 miles (with option to turn around) bike ride.

We will meet at the St. Marks Trailhead and ride from there to any distance you like. The trail is flat paved asphalt, so it is conducive to any type of bike.

Bring bike, helmet, water, snacks, insect repellent, sun protection, and rain gear as needed.

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Many people have hiked the individual trails of the Alford Greenway, but few have hiked the entire perimeter. Come enjoy the open fields, woods, hills, lowlands and water. Hike is ~6 miles.

Meet at the Alford Greenway parking lot at the end of Pedrick Road at 8:45 AM for sign-in and instructions. We'll start the hike at 9:00 AM sharp to avoid the heat.

Bring plenty of water (2 bottles are recommended), snacks, insect repellent and wear comfortable walking shoes. Minors<

 Trail is1.5 miles, 2.5 miles.  Carpool from Mulberry Recreation Center @ mail center, 7:30. Bring water. There are restrooms, water. Okahumpka is 33 % shaded. Paved. Dry. Level.

Hogeye is 5% shaded. Paved. Dry. Level.

 Highlanders Chapter General Meeting:  NOTE:  We are meeting the 3rd Thursday.  We meet at the Leesburg Public Library 100 East Main Street in the meeting rooms at the front of the library.  Meeting starts at 5:00 PM. Come earlier for social time.  Please bring your aluminum cans to recycle in non-dripping plastic bags and a snack to share.  Open to the Public. 

We will hike starting at Santos Trailhead,  Belleview, Fl, out and back for 5 miles. We will hike the Blue connector trail beside the bathroom facility, connect to the Florida Orange trail and hike southwest and return. This hike is mostly shade and trail should be dry. There are 2 options (to be decided at the Trailhead): 1: Hike into and tour the OMBA Vortex area, and/or 2: on the return hike  visit Island Park [&