Florida Trail Association – Choctawhatchee and Western Gate Chapters
Activities July/August 2010
Courtesy http://choctaw.floridatrail.org
Activity Participants Please note: Contact the activity leader well in advance for more information and/or to reserve your place (Space is limited.) Unless instructed otherwise by the activity leader, each participant should bring: day pack, plenty of water (recommended minimum, 2 quarts), sun protection (hat, glasses, screen), insect repellent, lunch and or snacks, adequate clothing for the forecast, and comfortable, sturdy close toed shoes with socks. Long pants, work gloves, and extra water are recommended for work hikes. Activity leaders may deny participation to anyone who is inadequately prepared.
The Western Gate Chapter (western area) and Choctawhatchee Chapter (eastern area) span a longitude difference greater than 80 miles. All activities are open to the public unless noted otherwise.
Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. Bring your canoe or kayak and join the Florida Trail Association for a float trip on Juniper Creek in Santa Rosa County. Details: (850) 484-9111 or http://choctaw.floridatrail.org
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Monthly meeting of the Florida Trail Association at Bayou Blues Restaurant in Niceville. Visitors welcome. Details: (850) 682-6098 or http://choctaw.floridatrail.org
Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. Join the Florida Trail Association for a hike from Karick Lake to the Wire Grass Trail. Details: (850) 623-1646 or http://choctaw.floridatrail.org
Wednesday, Aug 4, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Join the Florida Trail Association for a hike in downtown Pensacola with dinner following. Details: 850-207-7390 or http://choctaw.floridatrail.org
Wednesday, Aug 11, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Join the Florida Trail Association for a hike in downtown Pensacola with dinner following. Details: 850-207-7390 or http://choctaw.floridatrail.org
Friday, Aug 13 – Sunday, Aug 15, 2010 at 8:00 am. Join the Florida Trail Association for a fun weekend at Falling Waters State Park…camp/bike/hike/swim. Details: 850- 434-8861 or http://choctaw.floridatrail.org
Saturday, Aug 14, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Bring your canoe or kayak and join the Florida Trail Association for a float trip down Yellow River from Milligan to Gin Hole Landing. Eglin permit required. Details: 850-682-6098 or http://choctaw.floridatrail.org
Wednesday, Aug 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Join the Florida Trail Association for a hike in downtown Pensacola with dinner following. Details: 850-207-7390 or http://choctaw.floridatrail.org
Sunday, Aug 22, 2010 at 9:00 am. Bring your canoe or kayak and join the Florida Trail Association for a float trip on Blackwater River from Kennedy Bridge to Peaden Bridge. Details: 850-484-9111 or http://choctaw.floridatrail.org
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Monthly meeting of the Florida Trail Association at Bayou Blues Restaurant in Niceville. Visitors welcome. Details: 850-682-6098 or http://choctaw.floridatrail.org
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Join the Florida Trail Association for a hike in downtown Pensacola with dinner following. Details: 850-207-7390 or http://choctaw.floridatrail.org
Saturday, Aug 28, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. Join the Florida Trail Association for a three mile hike on the Jackson Trail to Peaden bridge followed by a swim in the river. Lunch afterwards at the Gator Café in Baker. Details: 850-776-5147 or http://choctaw.floridatrail.org
Posted under Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Trails/Hiking
This post was written by Walton Outdoors on July 18, 2010
Would love to do the Nokuse hike on February 13. Too bad that day is for Hands Across the Sand, a must-go event to protest oil drilling in the Gulf.