Big Cypress National Preserve section of my nobo thru-hike of the Florida Trail. Picks up at 7 Mile Camp where I camped at the end of my first day on the trail.
seems like some sort of inflatable (but tiny) boat would sure come in handy! ;) did realize there was so much slogging along on this trail. pretty cool though!
Followed you instagram when you started the FL trail and ended up following you and JH on the AT and PCT. Cool stuff! Thinking about section hiking the Florida Trail in January. Glad I came across your youtube vids! Thanks!
Very nice video. I definitely appreciate the 360 views of the campsites and sections of the trail. Are you encountering clouds of mosquitoes at sunset/sunrise?
Hey Chris how was the spider webs? Did u come across a lot? Nothing worse than them webs lol, but nice video and journey on. It looks very peaceful and the Florida Trail is for sure on our agenda!!!
I live on Loop road we see lots of large rattlesnakes in the pine tree & cabbage palm sections I have never seen small however it was very wet when you went .
Chris, Do you remember how much rain fall leading to you hike the had in big cypress to I-75?? I know we had a very dry spring this year 2020. Does that area always have water?? Thanks
Chris: I believe there's a cobweb or spider web on the right side (your right) of your hat. First, I wondered if it was my imagination. You can see it pretty well from about 10:18 to 10:38.
I must have walked through a hundred spiderwebs, when I hiked Section One, in May. I tried to watch for them, but, sometimes you don't see them before you FEEL the spiderweb on your face.
Was wondering if you have hiked the ocean to lake trail? And if so what kind of gear would you recommend for it. 63 miles total hike. Do you prefer to do hikes by yourself or with someone else? Any crazy animal encounters I should worry about?
Haven't hiked it, but I know it can be as wet as a lot of the FT. Clothes and shoes that dry quick would be on the top of my list when considering gear. I usually hike alone, but I hiked most of the AT with someone else and I enjoyed the company. Cottonmouths may be something to lookout for.
What sort of safety plan do you have? I see you have a cellphone. So you have continuous coverage? Are you using a dedicated GPS? With all that water I hope you have a case for your phone. What time of year is this? Is it always that wet? What did you do for campfire wood? Did you cook on the campfire or stove?
+Richard Bucker Cell coverage was good on most of the trail. Didn't use a dedicated GPS. My phone was in a case but it wasn't waterproof. Time of year was winter (started in January). I heard that it was wetter this year compared to previous years, but also heard that the trail is always wet. I used fallen branches and small limbs that were usually laying around the camping areas for campfire wood. Used a stove for cooking.
Hey, I was planning on during a four day hike along the Big Cypress part of the trial this December, any tips? What is the drinking water situation along the trail, are there stations?
+Phillip Charles Big Cypress is a fun section. Be prepared to hike through water. Filter or treat water you can collect from cypress domes along the trail to make it drinkable. I used a Sawyer Mini filter. Have a good time!
Bring several coffee filters to help filter the muck so your filter does not clog. If you are into photography specially wildlife and astrophotography bring a decent camera. Lots of wildlife and it is the best place in Florida to photograph the starts at night. I have hiked this section with a DSLR and a big telephoto lens and it was worth the extra weight and effort.
Chris, how many days will it take me to hike the Big Cypress trail from start (Hwy 41) to finish (Hwy 75)? and What is average hiking pace when hiking through water?
@@ChrisBerry My best day started from welcome center about 5:00 A.M. water was shallow and day was cool. Arrived Oak hill about 3:00 P.M. and camped out. Felt I could make it to the I-75 before dark if I had pushed it, but then I would have sat around rest area in dark waiting on my ride back to Naples.
Really enjoyed this video. Brought back memories of our Swamp Walk video. Looks like we have common interests so why not support each other's channels. We subbed.
+Stella Arbelaez Didn't use gaiters or anything else. Luckily I didn't have any problems with my feet. Shoes and socks usually dried quickly after getting wet.
Dude, you got stones larger than mine! I don't think I'd hike through that swampy trail all alone. Stay safe and thanks for sharing!
I really enjoy your videos and your demeanor.
seems like some sort of inflatable (but tiny) boat would sure come in handy! ;) did realize there was so much slogging along on this trail. pretty cool though!
Lots of slogging. It's Florida, that's how it goes.
Followed you instagram when you started the FL trail and ended up following you and JH on the AT and PCT. Cool stuff! Thinking about section hiking the Florida Trail in January. Glad I came across your youtube vids! Thanks!
Very nice video. I definitely appreciate the 360 views of the campsites and sections of the trail. Are you encountering clouds of mosquitoes at sunset/sunrise?
incredible! So different than anything else and your videos a caputring alot of small details.
Hey Chris how was the spider webs? Did u come across a lot? Nothing worse than them webs lol, but nice video and journey on. It looks very peaceful and the Florida Trail is for sure on our agenda!!!
I live on Loop road we see lots of large rattlesnakes in the pine tree & cabbage palm sections I have never seen small however it was very wet when you went .
I hope to one day soon do the hike with my youngest son.
Hi Chris I am about to head out to Big Cypress for the Winter. Do you have any tips or stories?
Chris,
Do you remember how much rain fall leading to you hike the had in big cypress to I-75?? I know we had a very dry spring this year 2020. Does that area always have water??
Thanks
What kind of boots were you wearing? Hate to think you enjoy a hike but squelch and squish in your boots all the time, even on more dry parts.
Chris: I believe there's a cobweb or spider web on the right side (your right) of your hat. First, I wondered if it was my imagination. You can see it pretty well from about 10:18 to 10:38.
I must have walked through a hundred spiderwebs, when I hiked Section One, in May. I tried to watch for them, but, sometimes you don't see them before you FEEL the spiderweb on your face.
Was wondering if you have hiked the ocean to lake trail? And if so what kind of gear would you recommend for it. 63 miles total hike. Do you prefer to do hikes by yourself or with someone else? Any crazy animal encounters I should worry about?
Haven't hiked it, but I know it can be as wet as a lot of the FT. Clothes and shoes that dry quick would be on the top of my list when considering gear. I usually hike alone, but I hiked most of the AT with someone else and I enjoyed the company. Cottonmouths may be something to lookout for.
Was it hard to navigate through
What sort of safety plan do you have? I see you have a cellphone. So you have continuous coverage? Are you using a dedicated GPS? With all that water I hope you have a case for your phone. What time of year is this? Is it always that wet? What did you do for campfire wood? Did you cook on the campfire or stove?
+Richard Bucker Cell coverage was good on most of the trail. Didn't use a dedicated GPS. My phone was in a case but it wasn't waterproof. Time of year was winter (started in January). I heard that it was wetter this year compared to previous years, but also heard that the trail is always wet. I used fallen branches and small limbs that were usually laying around the camping areas for campfire wood. Used a stove for cooking.
Hey, I was planning on during a four day hike along the Big Cypress part of the trial this December, any tips? What is the drinking water situation along the trail, are there stations?
+Phillip Charles Big Cypress is a fun section. Be prepared to hike through water. Filter or treat water you can collect from cypress domes along the trail to make it drinkable. I used a Sawyer Mini filter. Have a good time!
Bring several coffee filters to help filter the muck so your filter does not clog. If you are into photography specially wildlife and astrophotography bring a decent camera. Lots of wildlife and it is the best place in Florida to photograph the starts at night. I have hiked this section with a DSLR and a big telephoto lens and it was worth the extra weight and effort.
I hunt out in Big Cypress often off of miles 71 from i75
Chris, how many days will it take me to hike the Big Cypress trail from start (Hwy 41) to finish (Hwy 75)? and What is average hiking pace when hiking through water?
My speed in that section was 1-2 mph. It's 30 miles, so probably 2-3 days.
@@ChrisBerry My best day started from welcome center about 5:00 A.M. water was shallow and day was cool. Arrived Oak hill about 3:00 P.M. and camped out. Felt I could make it to the I-75 before dark if I had pushed it, but then I would have sat around rest area in dark waiting on my ride back to Naples.
Really enjoyed this video. Brought back memories of our Swamp Walk video. Looks like we have common interests so why not support each other's channels. We subbed.
,,,,swamp gal here ,,,
,what kinda hat are you wearing ,,
,,keep up the real life hike ,,,
Ok there are alligators here in Florida. I would not dare. You're brave.
Weren't you concerned for black bears, pumas, bobcats, alligators and cottonmouth wondering into your campsites?
did you use snake guards or gaiters? how did you keep your feet healthy in the constant wetness walking long distance?
+Stella Arbelaez Didn't use gaiters or anything else. Luckily I didn't have any problems with my feet. Shoes and socks usually dried quickly after getting wet.