Comments on: Backpacking, children, and Central Florida http://floridahikes.com/blog/2007/02/28/backpacking-children-and-central-florida/ Explore Florida on foot: hike with author Sandra Friend along the many trails of the Sunshine State Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:02:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Sandra Friend http://floridahikes.com/blog/2007/02/28/backpacking-children-and-central-florida/#comment-286 Sandra Friend Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:13:36 +0000 http://floridahikes.com/blog/2007/02/28/backpacking-children-and-central-florida/#comment-286 Mountains, no. Our high point here is under 400'. But we have plenty of tall hills, deep ravines, and thousands and thousands of acres of forests. Honest. Marshes and grasslands are common in south Central Florida and, of course, the Everglades and Big Cypress, but we have tropical hammocks, rolling hills topped with longleaf pine and wiregrass, rugged bluffs above rivers, and more. Yes, plenty of diversity here, with 80 or so different habitats and two time zones in our state. C'mon down and check it out! Mountains, no. Our high point here is under 400′. But we have plenty of tall hills, deep ravines, and thousands and thousands of acres of forests. Honest. Marshes and grasslands are common in south Central Florida and, of course, the Everglades and Big Cypress, but we have tropical hammocks, rolling hills topped with longleaf pine and wiregrass, rugged bluffs above rivers, and more. Yes, plenty of diversity here, with 80 or so different habitats and two time zones in our state. C’mon down and check it out!

]]> By: Mike http://floridahikes.com/blog/2007/02/28/backpacking-children-and-central-florida/#comment-285 Mike Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:37:43 +0000 http://floridahikes.com/blog/2007/02/28/backpacking-children-and-central-florida/#comment-285 Is most hiking in Florida basically through marsh and grasslands? Are there any actual forests or mountains to hike through? Though I am pleasantly surprised to hear there are so many hiking opportunities. Is most hiking in Florida basically through marsh and grasslands? Are there any actual forests or mountains to hike through? Though I am pleasantly surprised to hear there are so many hiking opportunities.

]]> By: Sandra Friend http://floridahikes.com/blog/2007/02/28/backpacking-children-and-central-florida/#comment-95 Sandra Friend Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:17:40 +0000 http://floridahikes.com/blog/2007/02/28/backpacking-children-and-central-florida/#comment-95 Sean, hiking in Florida varies tremendously by season, and yes, there are major weather and temperature issues to consider. Read my writeup at http://www.floridahikes.com/florida.html on Hiking in Florida for details. Long story short: Florida's hiking season is October through April. Anything you do this time of year needs to be short, easy, and early. See my post from last summer at http://floridahikes.com/blog/2006/06/24/summer-hiking/ as to why and how. Sean, hiking in Florida varies tremendously by season, and yes, there are major weather and temperature issues to consider. Read my writeup at http://www.floridahikes.com/florida.html on Hiking in Florida for details. Long story short: Florida’s hiking season is October through April. Anything you do this time of year needs to be short, easy, and early. See my post from last summer at http://floridahikes.com/blog/2006/06/24/summer-hiking/ as to why and how.

]]> By: Sean http://floridahikes.com/blog/2007/02/28/backpacking-children-and-central-florida/#comment-94 Sean Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:23:12 +0000 http://floridahikes.com/blog/2007/02/28/backpacking-children-and-central-florida/#comment-94 Is hiking in Florida the same year round or are there weather and temperature considerations we should take into account ? Is hiking in Florida the same year round or are there weather and temperature considerations we should take into account ?

]]> By: Sandra Friend http://floridahikes.com/blog/2007/02/28/backpacking-children-and-central-florida/#comment-45 Sandra Friend Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:31:46 +0000 http://floridahikes.com/blog/2007/02/28/backpacking-children-and-central-florida/#comment-45 Larry, true! I overlooked that one since I've never hiked the loops, just gone straight through. Shark Tooth Spring is one of my favorite hidden trail gems, and it's along this section. The cabin, though, is more of a rough shelter - certainly a good spot to get out of the rain. There is a small fee to hike through Seminole State Forest; it's along SR 46 between Sanford and Mt. Dora. I'll post the hike when I get a chance. Larry, true! I overlooked that one since I’ve never hiked the loops, just gone straight through. Shark Tooth Spring is one of my favorite hidden trail gems, and it’s along this section. The cabin, though, is more of a rough shelter - certainly a good spot to get out of the rain. There is a small fee to hike through Seminole State Forest; it’s along SR 46 between Sanford and Mt. Dora. I’ll post the hike when I get a chance.

]]> By: Larry Geiger http://floridahikes.com/blog/2007/02/28/backpacking-children-and-central-florida/#comment-44 Larry Geiger Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:01:33 +0000 http://floridahikes.com/blog/2007/02/28/backpacking-children-and-central-florida/#comment-44 Hi Sandra Near Orlando with many hikes of varying distances and even a small Adirondack cabin to get in out of the rain: Seminole Forest. Great for families and kids. Free with a permit or get a hang tag at the entrance. LAGBolt Hi Sandra
Near Orlando with many hikes of varying distances and even a small Adirondack cabin to get in out of the rain: Seminole Forest. Great for families and kids. Free with a permit or get a hang tag at the entrance.

LAGBolt

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