Juniper Prairie Wilderness - me and my daughter Julia - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Juniper Prairie Wilderness - me and my daughter Julia |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Florida |
| Nearby Town: | Silver Springs |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Many ways to access the trail. We took the Yearling Trail off hwy 19 near the intersecton of CR 40- east of Ocala. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 18.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy to Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Yearling Trail off hwy 19 and CR 40 |
| Trails Used: | Yearling Trail, Florida National Scenic Trail through Juniper Prairie |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Lakes |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Florida Trail Association is best source of info for hiking Ocala National Forest |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring |
| Users: | Hikers |
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| Hike Summary: | This was a two night hike with my middle daughter (age 12) in Juniper Prairie Wilderness in Ocala National Forest. We did this in mid December 2006. We started on a scenic spur trail called the Yearling Trail, named after the book by MK Rawlings. The FNST intersects. We headed south to Hidden Pond. Part of this area had just endured a bad burn henceforth it was not as scenic as normal. But it greens up fast when the rains come. Hidden Pond is a scenic camp area that I have been to 5-6 times. by myself, or with friends. It is a favorite area of mine although a year and a half ago it was the scene of a tragic and horrific crime. I have never seen a black bear here although I have seen plenty of bear scat at times. |
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