What better way to celebrate Christmas alone and in the swamp ?! This was a very fun and humbling experience. So glad I did this before I do the whole thing in February.
Considered the hardest section of the entire FT, and in the very beginning. Big cypress is a beast!
Here’s my breakdown:
First 10 miles- mostly dry. Only got my feet wet twice. Couple patches of mud.
Middle 10 miles- half dry, quarter thick mud and a quarter ankle to shin deep water. Not terrible honestly.
Last 10 miles- 100% underwater anywhere from shin to knee deep until you hit 75. Only dry patch is the tropical hammock with the bench. I got there as it was getting dark and there were lightning bugs sparkling off around me!!
Such fun adventure and learning experiences