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South Fork Wilderness Hike - an alternative to Black Friday

Friday, November 25, 2011 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM (ET)

Duette, FL

South Fork Wilderness Hike - an alternative to Black Friday

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This is a strenuous hike to one of the most amazing habitats found in Manatee County 

The Rosemary Bald stands at 110 feet in elevation. 

To get there you must cross the south fork of the Little Manatee River, and there is no bridge.

Be prepared to walk about 8 miles - but the rewards are great!

Bring snack and lunch - and plenty of water.

Wear long pants and boots, we will be hiking through thorny bramble to get to the bald.

Directions below photo...

Hiking the endangered rosemary bald at South Fork, Little Manatee River

The South Fork of the Little Manatee River - SWFWMD Land Cordell Tract

Located about 11.5 miles east of Parrish on SR 62 - on your left just after Thundercloud Ranch sign

Google map link: 

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?client=safari&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=27.581633,-82.233353&spn=0.055231,0.049181&t=h&z=14&msid=103529447060954840677.000473511d82742e4b4fb

SWFWMD with google map link : http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/areas/littlemanatee-southfork.html

When & Where


Little Manatee River - South Fork Tract
29400 SR 62
Duette, FL 33834

Friday, November 25, 2011 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM (ET)


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From I-75: take Moccasin Wallow Road east until it ends at US 301 Turn right (south) on US 301 and travel about ½ mile to SR 62 Turn left onto SR 62 (your landmark is the blue Tehano Night Club) Travel about 11 ½ miles east to the South Fork site on your left About ½ mile from the turn is a sign on the right for Thundercloud Ranch Just before the turn on your right is a mail box with number 29601 SR62