Exploring Ocala National Forest | 65 miles of the Florida Trail

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  • Опубліковано 18 лис 2024

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  • @813kengarcia
    @813kengarcia 9 місяців тому +4

    Man I thoroughly enjoyed this, thanks! My number one concern when I'm out backpacking is water, it's no joke down here. Awesome video.

    • @jacobsladder3619
      @jacobsladder3619  8 місяців тому +1

      I’ve run into this a couple times. Always when I thought I had enough to start. It’s a scary factor! Luckily there was plenty of water around if we wanted to get a little mucky.
      Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed!

  • @tofuyam7361
    @tofuyam7361 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for showing the beauty of the ocala forrest. Its often hard to tell from many of the thru-hikers videos who are just smashing miles.

    • @jacobsladder3619
      @jacobsladder3619  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! It’s certainly a special place 😊

  • @hikewithmike4673
    @hikewithmike4673 2 роки тому +1

    my favorite section hike of the Florida Trail in the Mighty Ocala National Forest!....yes it gets hot walking in the prairie glad I had lots of water.....last time I was there it was pretty noisy because the military was using the bombing range!....Whiskey creek is where I stayed it is a nice campsite...had a bear visit too!

    • @jacobsladder3619
      @jacobsladder3619  2 роки тому

      The bombing range was loud, but entertaining to look for the jets! Very cool you camped at whiskey creek, did the bear come in the night? We didn’t see any bears on this trip

    • @hikewithmike4673
      @hikewithmike4673 Рік тому +1

      @@jacobsladder3619 no it stayed in the saw palmettos growled a couple of times then left

  • @kevini4295
    @kevini4295 10 місяців тому +2

    I only hike a mile or two here and there. Usually by myself. A couple things I bring/have/use
    1. A good pair of hiking boots/some rubber boots. If I strep on a pigmy/eastern rattlesnake, the boot can take the bite. Not my foot.
    2. Cell phone and a whistle
    3. Some might not like it. But a sidearm. I have holster for my Glock I tuck under my shirt. God forbid I ever need it.

  • @truthbetold1377
    @truthbetold1377 6 місяців тому +1

    That is a really old map of ONF. Updated maps are cheap and reflect the newly numbered road system.

  • @thecasualmtnhikers
    @thecasualmtnhikers 6 місяців тому +1

    Enjoyed watching your video! It's too bad you didn't get a chance to camp at Hidden Pond we were there this past February and it's a sweet place to pitch the tent and have a nice fire even tho it was a bit crowded. There are also additional campsites on the back side of the pond accessible via the opening in the trees that opens up to the prairie. We were there during a cold spell and it got pretty chilly which was nice since it kept the bugs away. We posted a video on Hidden Pond on our channel so check it out if you're interested. Cheers!

  • @Renigade16
    @Renigade16 8 місяців тому +1

    18:40
    18:46
    Well...I guess yall werent that thirsty then huh. 😂

    • @jacobsladder3619
      @jacobsladder3619  7 місяців тому

      Hahaha there were boggy sections before you get to the water. We definitely could have gotten it in an emergency

  • @thecasualmtnhikers
    @thecasualmtnhikers 6 місяців тому +1

    Enjoyed watching your video! It's too bad you didn't get a chance to camp at Hidden Pond we were there this past February and it's a sweet place to pitch the tent and have a nice fire even tho it was a bit crowded. Just FYI there are additional campsites on the back side of the pond accessible via the opening in the trees that opens up to the prairie. We were there during a cold spell and it got pretty chilly which was nice since it kept the bugs away. We posted a video on Hidden Pond on our channel so check it out if you're interested. Cheers!

    • @jacobsladder3619
      @jacobsladder3619  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for the info on hidden pond! I’ll check the video out. Need to get back to Ocala National, it’s a special place