When the weather cools down a bit, I’m planning on fastpacking the Ocala National Forest. I’m currently working on the logistics and doing a little more training to ensure that I don’t fall apart halfway through the woods.
The Florida Trail through the Ocala National Forest spans a distance of 71.3 miles, and I want to complete this whole section in two days, camping overnight at the halfway point. Seems like fun, eh? I think so, and I hope you keep checking back for any updates on this hike!
I’ve got to get my gear dialed in a little better, and make some changes to some things that should lighten up my pack a little. I’ll post a gear list when I get it all worked out.
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