Chacala Trail in Paynes Prairie State Preserve - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Chacala Trail in Paynes Prairie State Preserve |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Florida |
| Nearby Town: | Micanopy |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Inside Paynes Prairie State Preserve off hwy 441 in Micanopy, Florida |
| Total Hike Distance: | 7.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | Yes |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Chacala Trailhead - just past Ranger Station |
| Trails Used: | Chacala Loop Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | State Park Service |
| Contact Information: | http://www.floridastateparks.org/paynesprairie/ http://www.prairiefriends.org/ |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Bikers, Horses |
| Road Conditions: | Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, Unmaintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | The Chacala Trail is a multi use loop trail. It passes a variety of mostly dry mixed upland habitat. I hiked this trail on a fine hot day in September. The trail is mostly shaded. It is well maintained and easy to follow. I saw a couple of whitetail and a couple of gopher tortoise. There is a short spur trail that takes you out to Chacala Pond. A picture of this pond is on this post. There is a group camp site along this trail with a pitcher pump. Water requires treatment before drinking. Nice hike - mostly very quiet and peaceful, only a little road noise near trailhead. |
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