Thru-Hiking the FLORIDA TRAIL NOBO | Three Lakes WMA to Christmas EP 7

Описание: Join me as I continue my Florida Trail (FT) thru-hike, pushing north out of Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and into the town of Christmas, Florida!

Winter is officially moving in, and the drop in temperature brings a completely new set of challenges and scenery. While I’m finally hitting my stride and settling into a trail rhythm, the colder air means the trail is getting significantly wetter—making those frequent water crossings a painfully invigorating experience!

In this episode, you’ll see:

The Wild Side of Florida: Animal encounters in the cooler weather and scenery unlike anything I’ve experienced yet!

Contrasting Climates: The surreal reality of facing cold, rainy days in Central Florida while following news of record snowfall hitting SOBO hikers up in the Panhandle! It's a truly upside-down winter on the FT.

Trail History: A quick stop at Illawa, a lesser-known historical landmark on the FT.

Trail: My hat's off to the Florida Trail Association volunteers for building the bridges and walkways that keep this trail alive!

The Town of Christmas: Pushing through the small town as the temperature drops, focused on getting dry and warm in the tent!

This section of the Florida Trail perfectly captures the raw, unpredictable beauty of long-distance hiking in the Sunshine State.

🌲 Trail Section: Three Lakes WMA to Christmas, FL
🌡️ Conditions: Dropping temperatures, cold rain, and lots of mud and water!

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