Intermediate Hike at Jonathan Dickenson State Park October 7, 2007

What: This trail is one of the more rugged and rustic trails within an easy drive for our members. The distance will be about 8 miles, depending on the route, and hikers of all experience levels are encouraged to join us. Plant communities here include pine Flatwoods and sand pine scrub. Wildlife abounds; on a previous hike here we spotted a gopher tortoise, an armadillo, and some scrub jays. The terrain is far different from what we are used to here in South Florida. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the woods with new friends. We will climb “Hobe Mountain”, the highest elevation in Martin County, to an observation tower for a view of Jupiter Island and the Intracoastal Waterway. After returning to the trail head, we will stop at a nearby restaurant for dinner on the way home.



Where: Jonathan Dickenson State Park, between Hobe Sound and Jupiter, Florida. 561‑546‑2771



Directions: Meet at the trail head just inside the entrance to the park. Take I-95 north to Jupiter exit #59-A (Indiantown Road), go east to US 1, then north (left) for about 5 miles. The park entrance is on the left. Meet at the trailhead at 10:00 am.



Carpool: Meet at the Holiday Inn on Glades Road (not the one on Sheridan!). Take I-95 to Glades Road (Exit 39) in Boca Raton, and go west. Go under I-95, and make the first U-turn, to come back east on Glades. The Holiday Inn is south (right) side of Glades and west I-95, at 1950 Glades Road. Meet in the parking lot at 9:00 am. We will leave at 9:15 am sharp!



Bring: Lots of water! For safety reasons, everyone will be required to bring 2 liters of water on the trail. If you don’t have water bottles and a belt pack, a two-liter soda bottle and a book pack will do very nicely. Also bring sunscreen, hiking boots or good sneakers, brown bag lunch and snacks, and a daypack to carry it all. Bring money for dinner and carpool and/or park admission ($3.25 per car).



Cost: $3 for members, $8 for non-members, includes trail mix and refreshments at the trailhead.



Contact: For more information, please call Alyse Thompson at 954-240-5197 or Jimmy Rogers at 954-695-1026, No RSVP is required.

Official Website: http://southfloridamosaic.org/