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scampia OP t1_j8wrc40 wrote

I hike this trail often. Last year the water was the highest I have ever seen it, the river is about 50 yards from where this image is taken and I am knee deep in black water already. The crazy thing is, this is how flooded this area was in September - before Hurricane Ian came through. After Ian, this entire area was closed to flooding. The river flowed over not only the entire park but major streets and neighborhoods around central Florida.

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imagijack t1_j8x1ogd wrote

I recently moved near econ and I really need to check it out. Beautiful shot!

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scampia OP t1_j8x6i4s wrote

It's a great trail, very close to UCF. It has a variety of scenery and you can even continue to hike along the river if you want. There is almost never anyone out past the power lines so I really enjoying getting way out there. Just if you go out that far, be advised of hunting seasons and wear a bright orange shirt or hat because you never know.

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imagijack t1_j8x7jmk wrote

Thanks for the info, I'll definitely check it out!

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dudreddit t1_j8xw913 wrote

Now add a lot of houses and that is what it looked like a few months ago along University Blvd around Rouse Road ... just after Ian hit.

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Deep_Charge_7749 t1_j8xxh80 wrote

I've been on this part of the Florida trail. It can be brutal

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Kunikunatu t1_j8z7k76 wrote

Ahhh! An EarthPorn post I’ve been to! You could get lost here for hours.

I also milled around the Sandhills not far from here but the mosquitos were too much for me… I went right after Ian without any bug spray, though, so that’s on me.

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scampia OP t1_j8za7ln wrote

Nice! I’ve got some shots on my website from the Sandhills trails. I also went after Ian because it was just about the only trail left open in central Florida.

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AgentFlatweed t1_j8xcfit wrote

I lived in Orlando for 8 years and I gotta be honest, the thought of going out in the woods never crossed my mind. Kudos to you for being willing, I’d be scared shitless.

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scampia OP t1_j8xdban wrote

I mostly stay to the established trails. But I will say for this photo, being so far into the black water was definitely sketchy for me personally. I’m aware of the presence of gators but luckily I didn’t cross any this time.

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