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The 2025 IDIDAHIKE will be held on the Cross Florida Greenways on March 1st 2025 from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Headquarters and check-in table will be at the Ross Prairie Trailhead and Campground. Hikers will be shuttled to the Landbridge Trailhead (TH) and hike to Ross Prairie for the (entire distance) 10.7 mile.
Starting at 8:00am hikers will be shuttled to their starting points for great experiences on the FSNT. Shuttles will run until approximately 11:00am.
- Landbridge (TH) to Ross Prairie 10.7 miles
- 49th Street to Ross Prairie 6.9 miles
- Shangrila Campground to Ross Prairie 4.5 miles
The FSNT traverse through grounds that were once planned to be the Cross Florida Barge Canal. Diggings from over 60 years ago left terrain that has many elevation changes and creates some moderate hiking. New growth forests allow for a shaded hike.
For those looking for additional activities before and after the Ididahike, the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway has a 16 mile paved bicycle trail from the Santos Trailhead to the Ross Prairie Trailhead. Hikers can also, at their ease or pleasure, hike on the many trails in the Marjorie Harris Cross Florida Greenway.
Kayakers can travel just a few miles south of the Ross Prairie Campground to the Withlacoochee River or can travel West to Dunnellon to kayak on the beautiful Rainbow River which is fed by its 1st Magnitude spring.
Those that may want to take a day after hiking to go horseback ride can also try out Cactus Jacks at the Landbridge trailhead of the Marjorie Carr Cross Florida Greenway.
Accomodations:
Campgrounds and RV sites
- Rainbow Springs State Park
- Silver Springs State Park
- Ocala Sun RV Resort
Hotels and Motels are numerous in the area, here is a short list:
- Hampton Inn & Suites Ocala
- Hampton Inn & Suites Ocala – Belleview
- Comfort Suites Near Rainbow Springs Dunnellon
- Hilton Ocala
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Ocala at Heath Brook
- Courtyard by Marriott
- Towneplace Suites Ocala
- Two Rivers Inn Dunnellon
- Sleep Inn Suites Belleview
Food and Beverage: This year there will be food and beverage available on the day of the event from an assortment of Food Trucks. Snacks will be provided to hikers at various trail locations during the hike.
Costs:
- $60 includes hike ticket and cotton blend T-shirt.
- Shirt is short sleeve and will be available in Small to XXL. (see image)
Silent auction: Bid on a variety of items including gift cards, art, hiking camping gear, business services and much much more. Check out the items online.
Events: Speakers and music will entertain you throughout the afternoon.
Speakers will be announced closer to the event.
We look forward to seeing you on March 1st 2025.
