Wet Walk: Purple Trail

15970 Bonita Beach Road Southeast,Bonita Springs FL 34135

05 August, 2021

Description

Join us for our 2021 Wet Walk series! This hike is geared toward serious hikers who enjoy hiking into the wettest reaches of South Florida Difficulty: 5/5 Mileage: 5.6 mi Are up for a challenge? We will guide you on an immersive wet walk through our newest trail that meanders past lakes, marshes, mesic pinewoods and cypress swamps. Almost the entire trail will be wet, some parts being several feet deep. Not only does this trail have water, but it has the mileage to boot! Speaking of, be sure to wear sturdy footwear (hiking boots, tennis shoes), cool and comfortable clothing (long pants), sun protection, and bring plenty of water. Rain boots and waders are NOT recommended. We recommend bringing waterproof bags for any electronics or car keys, otherwise, plastic baggies will be provided. Walking sticks are recommended and can also be provided. The difficulty of this hike is rated a 5 on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the most difficult. Not ready for a difficult wet walk? Join us for an easier wet walk on a later date. Please be prepared for: Heat Water Wildlife Uneven terrain *Meeting directions for Pinewoods parking lot: We will be meeting in the Pinewoods parking lot at CREW Flint Pen Strand. To access the Pinewoods parking lot, enter Flint Pen via Bonita Beach Rd. Vear left and head north on Vincent Road. You will pass the main parking lot on your left. Continue straight until your first opportunity to turn right. Turn here and continue straight until the Pinewoods parking lot appears on your right. The CREW Land & Water Trust was established in 1989 as a nonprofit organization to coordinate the land acquisition, land management, and public use of the 60,000-acre Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. We work closely with our partners, the South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to ensure the protection of the watershed. This watershed, the largest intact watershed in south Florida, straddles Lee and Collier Counties and provides aquifer recharge, natural flood protection, water purification, preservation of wildlife habitat, and public recreation.  CREW's majestic 5,000-acre marsh is the headwaters for the entire watershed.