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Still a bit wet out there. Recent rains? Thanks for sharing Stephen.

Do you get many tic issues out there?

Awesome videos bro. I'm out of Orlando, if you ever want a hiking partner, let me know.

Is this in florida? Just curious

This trail reminds me of my hiking in the Osceola state forest low lying pine flatlands that seemed to always be wet.....the only civil War battle in Florida occured there.

that shelter is awesome!...I have never been to that forest I will have to check it out!

Thanks for sharing ❤

#292, let’s go🤙

I love it. Swamps are awesome 😊

Seen a orange vest yeah after name dropping this wma you just add 10+ more and made it take 2+ more preferences points to draw it. Hope your views and subscribes are worth screwing locals

Looks like a great place thanks for sharing ❤

Good stuff, Stephen! Interesting trail, with a good mix of critters. Looks very narrow for the most part . Thanks for taking us with you!

Nice hike! I did that one about two weeks ago in the evening. Last one off trail so I got to see a bunch of critters! You should check out Little Big Econ Forest at the Barr St trailhead. East cut of the FT and has a ton of side trails. Southbound it heads all the way down to the east west split and is pretty much trail the whole way with plenty of campsites. Keep up the great videos!

Great hike, gotta stop my next trip north.

nice capture of the big gator the mass of vegetation behind it looks like could be a nest for the eggs? Those pygmy rattlers blend in so well with the vegetaion on the forest floor!

It is good to see that people are out and about. It's nice to hike alone, but it is nice to meet people every now and again and chew the fat. I loved the deer and the hog. It just goes to show that it may be near places, but it is still wild. Is that a manmade levee. I wondered if we would see a gator or not. I was worried about gators, and you come up on a rattle snake 😮. I loved the woodpecker, too. It is great that they have boardwalks over the difficult sections. Another great hike, Stephen. Thanks for sharing.

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I get it Stephen, once you are wet, you may as well just go for it. At least it keeps the feet cool. We've only had a few days over 70f this side of the pond. There are certainly some great trails out there. It reminds me of my hikes how wet and boggy this was. You look for the beauty in everything. I just look around in awe at the beauty, too. And it gets wetter! I'd be afraid of gators. Another great video. Thanks for sharing.

Good stuff, Stephen! I believe we’ve had more rain since you did this hike … bet the waters are deeper now!

A fellow hiker in Hillsborough County! Good stuff! Everywhere you have hiked, I have been looking at maps of!

Nothing like swamp hiking love it!

Thanks for sharing! I've been meaning to go scout this year. I'm still trying to get a redraw for Upper Hills. I've been focusing on other WMAs for now.

Very cool, I cross by Hillsboro every time I go to the site. Sometimes I stop in the wooden nickel down there, good wings. Thanks for the really nice tour.

Fantastic work man, this hike looks and sounds great! 👏👏

Yeah buddy

It certainly was a great video Stephen.

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What a beautiful way to spend the day out with the family, Stephen. I'd definitely fall in paddle boarding though. No balance at all. Are there any Manatees out there? That root looks like a pigs head to me. I'm with you, too many people. I like the outdoors, but I dont like the people. Thanks for sharing Stephen.

Be careful ❤

Thanks for sharing. It was a fun day.

The Chazz is a great river to paddle upon, been there a few times not too far from me!

You are logging some miles Stephen! Looks like a nice hike!

great video ! I have the 25 l Ampex- Love it but I was wondering if the only difference between the 25 and 35 it the top part? I had to totally unhook the should straps to fit me since I am 6ft. thanks !!

Good stuff, Stephen! There is a learning curve to “hammocking” … which is the only way we camp now. We sleep so much better hanging than we do when on the ground. Question for you: At the places you’ve left your truck overnight, such as McNeil and Tucker … do you know of any issues with car break-ins? That’s my only concern about overnighting … the security of our car. Keep up the great work your are doing … you got a talent for this!

Great video and documentation of the trail, Stephen! Congratulations on a very successful and challenging hike. Your daily milage through all that water is impressive! If you ever get the opportunity to through hike the entire Florida Trail, I know you’d do well.

I've RV camped & hiked there plenty of times. SWFWMD donated that park to the county. Once you pass thru the fence line you're back on state land. Looks like Bigfoot camp hasn't been used in a long time. What a waste. That terrible dirt road is Auton. Best to use River Road to access the park.

Awesome hike, Stephen! I will definitely check out Blackwater Creek. You’re one of the very few folks that I know who know about “bull bats”! In my youth, I saw and heard them just about every evening during the summer. Their diving sound is so cool. But I haven’t seen/heard one in many years now. Thanks for your trips and insights!

Your goal to complete the western corridor of the Florida Trail is admirable and you’re almost there! Great job and your videos help others who may have the same goal. FYI … We live about one mile South of the Hwy 50 and US 301 intersection that you passed. Keep it up!

Great video! My wife and I have hiked through this park several times and it’s always been enjoyable. Just found your CZcams channel and will be watching more of your central Florida stuff. We know each other … Dennis Y.

I hiked "Lower Green Swamp Outer Loop" last Saturday because of your video. Thanks for sharing.

My wife and I checked that place out a couple weeks ago. It’s a hidden gem for sure. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing

Beautiful hike Stephen. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful pictures and a great view from the tower. Thanks for sharing.

I gotta check this one out soon! This Florida heat is wild this year 🤣 🥵

those plecos cats are invasive species they can get huge I saw a video of a gator eating one almost 3 feet long

cool...I have seen the signs for this park on my way to the green swamp area.

Thank you! I enjoyed this video.

As an avid barefoot hiker I will assure you being a hippy is not required. You will need to relax and enjoy your surroundings, every hike will be different even if you're on the same trail. Be prepared to be more present, aware and tuned in to nature as everyday stress is left behind like footprints.

The cabin is most likely a ranger house. My State Park up here has two.