Alexander Springs to Hoptkins Prairie- Ocala National Forest - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Alexander Springs to Hoptkins Prairie- Ocala National Forest |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Florida |
| Nearby Town: | Salt Springs |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Alexander Springs Campground in the Ocala National Forest |
| Total Hike Distance: | 33.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy to Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | One-Way, Shuttle Hike |
| Hike Starts: | Alexander Springs |
| Hike Ends: | Hopkins Prairie |
| Trails Used: | Florida National Scenic Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Lakes |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Florida Trail Association or Ocala National Forest |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, Unmaintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Chuck and I did this hike in December of 2003. It was cold, down to freezing one night - before Global Warming I guess! We left one car at Alexander Springs, a secure developed campground and left the other at Hopkins Prairie campground which I think has been since closed due to hurricane damage. The weather was beautiful, the prairie ponds very scenic, and just an all round memorable hike. |
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