Join the Black Bear Chapter of the FTA for a volunteer trail maintenance project on the Florida Trail in the Ocala National Forest. Camping is provided at the OHV center on the National Forest and work will be done from Rodman Dam heading south to Pat's Island as well as the Western Corridor from Salt Springs to Silver Springs State Park.
Please arrive after 4pm on Thursday October 30th. This is not a work day, but time to set up camp. Work begins the morning of Friday October 31st and runs until Monday November 3rd.
Camping: Camping is provided at the OHV center on FR 11 in the Ocala National Forest. The OHV center as full bath facilities as well as a covered pavilion with electricity. RVs are allowed here but there are no RV hookups at the OHV Center. Please contact the FTA crew leader ahead of time if you plan to bring your RV.
Meals: All meals will be provided by the FTA and cooked in our large camp kitchen.
What to expect: We will do routine trail maintenance on the Florida Trail starting at Rodman Dam and working south. Expect to hike up to 5 miles per day at moderate difficulty. Breakfast is served at 7am and our workdays begin at 8am. We will finish our work each day by about 3pm.
What to bring: For all projects you will need to bring a day pack, sturdy footwear, and appropriate clothing. Long pants are required to do trail work and long-sleeved shirts are recommended. Sunscreen and bug spray are also advised. You will need to provide your own camping gear, this includes a tent, sleeping bag, lunch container (baggie or tupperware,) and personal items.
Directions: From intersection of Rt. 19 and Rt. 316 at Salt Springs, go west on Rt. 316 for 6.2 miles to FR 11 go north on FR 11 for 2 ½ miles to OHV camp on the right.
For questions regarding your registration status contact volunteer@floridatrail.org
For questions regarding the event, contact Jeff Glenn jeffg@floridatrail.org
