Fatpacking Itinerary for The Florida Trail
Saturday, January 15, 2011 -
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Fly or drive into Orlando (MCO). The best time to arrive is between around Noon-3PM. However, if you
can save a substantial amount on your flight by arriving a few hours earlier or later, then do so. If you are driving,
please let us know as soon as possible if you'd like us to make arrangements for your car.
Call the free airport shuttle and they will take you to the La Quinta Inn & Suites, Orlando Airport North
7160 N. Frontage Rd., Orlando, FL 32812, 407-240-5000
Equipment shakedown. We look through ALL your stuff and try to economize the weight
you carry while making sure you're prepared for the elements.
Go to Bass Pro Shop to get last minute equipment if necessary
Trail mix distribution
"Before" body composition measurements taken
Go out for dinner at TGI Friday's
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Second set of "before" measurements taken
All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside and put in storage
Free breakfast in hotel
Shuttle to Ocala National Forest, SR 19, 10 miles South of SR 40. We will take an hour
to spot a car at Juniper Springs Recreation Area
Hike 2.7 miles to Buck Lake.
Hike 0.7 miles around Buck Lake
Hike 2.0 miles to Farles Lake
Camp at or near Farles Lake Camground
Miles today: 5.4. Total Miles to date: 5.4
Possible bailout: SR 19 or Buck Lake
Monday, January 17, 2011
Hike 4.1 miles to FR 599.
Hike 5.5 miles to Juniper Springs
Camp at Juniper Springs
Campground has coin-op showers
Miles today: 9.6. Total Miles to date: 15.0
Possible bailout: SR 40
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Take a half-day canoe trip
from the crystal clear, year round 70 degree Juniper Springs headwaters. Canoeing experience
helpful, but not necessary. We'll be picked up and transported back to camp.
Break Camp
Hike 5.3 miles to Hidden Pond
Camp at Hidden Pond
Miles today: 5.3. Total Miles to date: 20.3
Bailout: Juniper Springs
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Hike 5.2 miles to Hopkins Prairie Campground
Hike 5.0 miles to the end of Hopkins Prairie
Camp at Hopkins Prairie
Miles today: 10.2. Total Miles to date: 30.5
Bailout: Hopkins Prairie Campground
Thursday, January 20, 2011
No water sources today, so fill all containers including spare ones
Hike 1.7 miles to Salt Spring Blue Blaze Trail
Hike 3.1 miles to CR 314.
Hike about 2.5 miles.
Wilderness camp
Miles today: 7.3. Total Miles to date: 37.8
Possible bailout: SR 19
Friday, January 21, 2011
Hike 1.7 miles to the Western Corridor of the Florida Trail.
Hike 1.0 miles to grocery store at Lake Kerr, just because.
Hike 3.2 miles to Grassy Pond Campsite.
Hike 4.1 miles to Lake Delancy Campground.
Camp at Lake Delancy Campground.
Miles today: 10.0. Total Miles to date: 47.8
Possible bailout: Lake Kerr or CR 316
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Hike 5.8 miles to FR 77
Hike 1.6 miles to Rodman Resevoir / Dam
End of hike. Miles today: 7.4. Total Miles to date: 55.2
Return to La Quinta Inn & Suites, Orlando Airport North
7160 N. Frontage Rd., Orlando, FL 32812, 407-240-5000
Shower!
End measurements taken
Go out to dinner. Awards Ceremony.
This is the official end of the trip. You are welcome to spend the night at
the hotel, however if you drove and would like to get on the road or if you flew
and would like to schedule a late flight (or a red-eye if
this is a West Coast trip) you can definitely do so.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
"After" measurements taken
Free Hotel Breakfast
Leave Hotel
Take Shuttle to Airport