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  1. 05-12-2010, 22:27 #1
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    Default Swannee River/ White Springs

    I am planning a hike on 5/21 to 5/23 and I am solo until someone joins me.
    My plan is to hike the FL trail from the parking area at Holton Creek WMA to White springs. This is along the Swannee River. I hope to start around noon on friday and end up in White Springs on Sunday. This can be changed some if it is too many miles for anyone who wants to join. Let me know.
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    What highway and city are near Holton Creek?
    I'm not really a hiker, I just play one on White Blaze.
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    It is on map #14. Holton is near CR249/Adams Grade Rd. off of I-75
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    And City. This section is Just north of Live Oak.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gray Blazer View Post
    What highway and city are near Holton Creek?
    Holten Creek is about 12 miles west of Suwannee River State Park and or Ellaville. It is on the north side of the river. The hike from Holton to White Springs is about 30 miles. I hike that area all the time. Beautiful hike with its entirety along the Suwannee River.
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    I usually try to find a white sandy beach to camp on and put my tent up right by the water. The Suwannee is my favorite river I have hiked about 30 miles of it and have kayaked about 90 miles of it, so I can probably help with questions if needed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shannan View Post
    I am planning a hike on 5/21 to 5/23 and I am solo until someone joins me.
    My plan is to hike the FL trail from the parking area at Holton Creek WMA to White springs. This is along the Swannee River. I hope to start around noon on friday and end up in White Springs on Sunday. This can be changed some if it is too many miles for anyone who wants to join. Let me know.
    One of my favorite sections. Have to pass this time, tho. Darn it!

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    This is one of my fave spots on the Suwannee ... a little east of Spirit of the Suwanne.



    Kinda steep for setting up your tent. Great for running down the hill and jumping in the river.

    I don't think I can make it this time. Knee is acting up.
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    I am definately bring my shorts for swimming.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gray Blazer View Post
    This is one of my fave spots on the Suwannee ... a little east of Spirit of the Suwanne.



    Kinda steep for setting up your tent. Great for running down the hill and jumping in the river.

    I don't think I can make it this time. Knee is acting up.
    The Suwannee River is one of Florida's treasures.
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    I'm thinking about making this my next section hike. This week's AT hike didn't go so well and I need to make up for it or I won't have a good year. :-)
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    Quote Originally Posted by JaxHiker View Post
    I'm thinking about making this my next section hike. This week's AT hike didn't go so well and I need to make up for it or I won't have a good year. :-)
    Well let's go. I don't have any full committments yet. Let me know. I am gong to bring my new Hennesey Hammock and try it out on this hike. I will sleep good or be one tired puppy at the end.
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    I'm gonna try to make this one. I'm not sure if I can get the time off, and it's gonna be hot.........but I gotta hike!!!

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    Well, its official. I stepped in hole yesterday and kindof twisted my ancle. It didn't hurt too bad and I walked on it the rest of the day and it seemed ok. This morning my knee and ancle are slowing me way down. I am not going to be able to do 35 miles. I have planned this for a month now, this is so disappointing. I am just gonna try to get thru the days work up here and head home in the morning. Sorry all.
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    Sorry to hear that.

    Someone needs to put together a north FL WB get-together for next winter (best time to hike in FL) on the Suwanee.
    I'm not really a hiker, I just play one on White Blaze.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gray Blazer View Post
    Sorry to hear that.

    Someone needs to put together a north FL WB get-together for next winter (best time to hike in FL) on the Suwanee.

    Thanks for volunteering, Gray Blazer!


    Sorry to hear, Shannon. Looking forward to a hike in the fall or winter, when conditions are less freaking hot/humid/buggy! (It's kayak time in north FLA.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by chiefduffy View Post
    Thanks for volunteering, Gray Blazer!




    - Duffy
    Instead of a Big Foot Vigil at Etoniah? I could do that.
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    Sorry you got injured. Too many things going on this weekend for me to get anywhere fun.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gray Blazer View Post
    Instead of a Big Foot Vigil at Etoniah? I could do that.
    Did I hear Bigfoot Vigil at Etoniah??? Come on March 14th!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rocket View Post
    Did I hear Bigfoot Vigil at Etoniah??? Come on March 14th!!
    Next year or do I have to rent a time machine?
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