FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):

Q) What type of trails & terrain are we hiking through?

A) The hike will be approximately 11-miles.  You will be hiking through a variety of terrain. Uneven trails, flat trails, hard packed, sugar sand, grassy trails, crushed limestone, a few muddy spots are possible, tree roots, and one canal crossing.  The terrain changes along the way as you traverse through various ecosystems.

Q) What supplies should I bring for the 11-mile OTL Hike?

A) Hikers should bring the following supplies:
     - At least 2 bottles of water, maybe another drink.
     - A snack of some sort, such as fruit or snack bars.
     - Water shoes (optional) for the water crossing.
     - A small towel.
     - Insect repellant (usually not necessary this time of year ).
     - A camera if you want a record of your adventure.

Q) What is the water crossing like at Hobe Grove canal?

A) The canal has a sloped bank.  There are two water crossing locations (one for hikers/bikers and the other for equestrians).  The hiker/biker crossing was about 1.5 feet deep the last time we checked.  You can take off your shoes & socks for the crossing or bring some water shoes.  Bikers should expect to carry their bike across the canal.

Q) What type of bicycle is reqired for the Off-Road Cycling adventure?

A) We recommend riding a mountain bike with fat knobby-style tires; front shocks will make the ride more comfortable.  Please do not bring a hybrid or skinny tire bike for a 20-mile trail ride in the woods, it won't work.

Q) What supplies should I bring for the Off-Road Bike trip?

A) Mountain bike (front shocks are recommended).
     - CamelBak or plenty of water bottles and/or sports drink.
     - Spare tire tube kit / patch kit (tire levers, CO2's or air pump).
     - Bike helmet (required for minors / recommended for adults).
     - Bring a snack: Granola bars, power bars, fruit, trail mix, nuts, etc..
     - Small towel --  your feet will get wet at the water crossing.
     - Bike Gloves (recommended).
     - Cell Phone / Emergency Contact #.
     - Apply Sunscreen

Q) What is the terrain like that we will be riding through?

A) Expect to ride a variety of trails: dirt roads, crushed limestone, sugar sand, hard packed, dirt, grass, and more.

Q) How do we know which trails to follow?

A) Plan to follow your Trail Guides.  If you stop and lose the group, just follow the PINK ribbons that are marking the trail.  We use the same color ribbons for the entire event.  Do not pay attention to any other colors that mark the trails.  A single pink ribbon means to continue following the existing trail   When you see TWO pink ribbons, that indicates a TURN.  Once again, follow the same colors, one mark meaning to follow the same path, two marks meaning there's a turn.

Q) What supplies should I bring for the Horseback Ride?

A) Here are some recommendations for the long-distance horseback rider's saddle bag kit:
      - Cell phone with emergency numbers for the current location.
      - Hat or riding helmet.
      - Protein / snack bars.
      - 2 or 3 water bottles (or CamelBak).
      - Pain medication, bandaids, personal medication.
      - Sponge on a rope.
      - Combination tool (such as a Leatherman or Swiss Army knife).
      - Laces - either leather or nylon.
      - Zip-Lock freezer bag (1 gal size).
      - Lightweight disposable rain poncho (depending on weather).
      - Duct tape or Elasticon (for protection from a lost shoe).
      - Two sanitary napkins (for bandaging purposes).
      - Safety pins.
      - Vet Wrap.

Q) Any other recommendations for my Horse?

A) It has been suggested that you may want to shave your horse's winter coat so the horse does not get too hot / over-heated.