Goethe Trailwalker Hikes -

Dunnellon Trailwalker hikes – Sat Apr 18.   2 WTers hiked 3 Trailwalker hikes:   The   1st hike was our favorite, a scenic 2.5 mile woodland path, Holly Hammock Trail, in Ross Prairie State Forest .   There’s a primitive campsite about 1 mile in.   We saw a woodpecker and a pheasant.   We met a group of birders on the way out.   It’s also a popular equestrian area with an RV campground.   The second hike was 2.5 miles of the yellow Tidewater trail in the Goethe State Forest .   Mostly a sandy, wide trail but we enjoyed seeing a deer.   After this hike we ate lunch at a picnic table in the peaceful campground area at the trailhead.   The 3rd hike was 2 miles of the Black Prong trail system. The orange/red trail to the lower half of the blue trail.   This trail is lower, moist but not muddy.   There are many more trails to travel in Goethe Forest .   It was definitely worth the trip and the trailhead campgrounds all have clean, flush toilet restrooms.   Our only regret was not taking time to enjoy the Boomtown days arts/crafts in Dunnellon.

Host: Cathy Edwards