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January 25, 2026
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvT6PDz0PbqCjPbVJBp2OTeSFPLJarwRsqtXOkcSiuNrQGEw/viewform
Date/Time:
- This hike is open to members of the South Florida Zen Group only. If you are not a member of our sangha, please do not register for this event.
- Meet by 8:00 am at the Ranger Station at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, 137 Coastline Drive, Copeland, FL. This is approximately 1:30 from the temple and we ask that you be early or at least on time! PLEASE be on time as everyone has to go in together! The hike is approximately 5 miles and will take all morning.
- There are bathrooms at the Ranger Station
- We plan to go to lunch following the hike at Camilla Street Grill, 202 Camellia Street W, Everglades City
- All participants will be required to sign a Liability Waiver when we meet at the Ranger's Station
Information:
The following is a good site for information on the park: https://hooknfly.com/2023/01/26/hiking-the-fab-four-trails-of-the-fakahatchee-strand-preserve-state-park-2-the-east-main/
Items to take:
Water
Toilet paper
Hat
Bug spray
A backpack or fanny pack
Sunglasses
Hiking boots or sneakers that will get very dirty
Optional: change of shirt after hike
Money or credit card for lunch
Instructions: Please complete the following registration form. If you cancel prior to the hike or on the day of the hike, please email me so that we do not wait for you: paul.poore@gmail.com
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park