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 Oh, What a Tree Posted by:  ScottGator
N 29° 45.965 W 081° 50.163
17R E 419175 N 3293158
On Etoniah Creek State Forest, a new national champion loblolly bay. There is no geocache box at the cache site.
Waymark Code: WM8KKY
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2010
Views: 7
You can hike a portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail to get to a point, at which you must leave the trail and follow a spur trail (blazed) and walk through the woods. Portions of the walk through the woods may be wet, have spiders, snakes, etc. Wear protective clothing -- long pants and boots are highly recommended. Insect repellant may be needed.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): appr. 8,900 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
It's approximately 1.5 miles from the Florida Trail kiosk on Fieldhouse Road to this tree. Follow the trail and the GPS Coordinates.
What points of interest are there?:
The area that this tree is in (the NE portion of the forest, north of the FPL Powerline) has been relatively undisturbed for the last 70 years. A prime example of forest succession.
What activities are available?:
Hiking, nature study/observation, fishing @ George's Lake, primitive camping.
Hours of accessibility?: Daylight Hours
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
The typical stuff found in the piney woods of North Florida.
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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