A New Southern Terminus (Ocean to Lake Trail) - Florida Trail Thru Hike 6

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Hiking and skateboarding 1,100 miles across the state of Florida! We are nearing the end, approaching Lake Okeechobee and the true south. I this video I take on the Ocean to Lake Trail as a side trip, and talk about why I think it should be an official terminus to the Florida National Scenic Trail. My Florida Trail Gear: Pack - Handmade! w help from MeadowPhysics Tent - https://tinyurl.com/3x8ckvw7 Sleeping pad - https://amzn.to/4mikLVY Sit pad - http://tinyurl.com/3wn5zuh2 Sleeping bag 20* - https://tinyurl.com/yc2h5d54 Pillow - https://amzn.to/3NZnELp Hat - https://amzn.to/4fGQ8Ft Shirt - https://tinyurl.com/napbwspv Shorts - https://tinyurl.com/mvzfb459 Socks - https://amzn.to/3DDlk73 Watch - https://amzn.to/4fJiXAW Shoes - https://amzn.to/3wvKKnm Beanie - Melanzana Rain Jacket - Montbell Versalite Fleece - MH Airmesh Hoody Wind Pants - https://amzn.to/3Sbp8o6 Umbrella - https://amzn.to/44PLxie Knife - https://amzn.to/3r3psb7 Trowel - https://amzn.to/3u6VIMr Wallet - http://tinyurl.com/3bbsup83 Blister Tape - https://amzn.to/3qZ55f9 Trowel - https://amzn.to/3u6VIMr Chafe Stick - https://amzn.to/458sRKX Flashlight - http://tinyurl.com/5n6jkrmd Headphones - https://amzn.to/4dqIfUO Battery Bank - https://amzn.to/4mweExC Wall Outlet - https://amzn.to/438Fcgz Camera - https://amzn.to/3SRtBMM Fanny Pack - https://amzn.to/3YUrWd8 Skateboard - Purchased from a small skate shop in Salida Colorado. The biggest thing I can say is that you want as light of a deck as possible, while still being large enough to be stable on it. Trucks don't matter beyond how light they are. Very nice bearings, ceramic if possible. Wheels you want 80 - 89a softness and 62mm or larger to roll over rough terrain I recommend these https://amzn.to/4jiDA8V The Ocean to Lake is a 63 mile hiking trail which starts at the Atlantic Ocean in Hobe Sound Beach, traveling west all the way to Lake Okeechobee where it connects to the Florida National Scenic Trail. It is a fun time from beginning to end, and I really feel does the state justice. You pass through a plethora of different environments in a very short timespan, and overall I think the whole experience is near perfect. From rolling sand dunes near the coast, oak tree hammocks and cathedrals of palm trees, open wetland prairies, and dense cypress tree swamps. The trail is great and in many ways feel- like a miniature Florida Trail, as if you were to condense 1,100 miles into just 60. I think the Ocean to Lake trail should be an official terminus of the Florida National Scenic Trail, much like how at the north end there are two official ends. What is the number one complaint about the Florida trail? There are too many roads. There is no greater reason as to why potential thru hikers might not want to even give the Florida Trail a chance, and unfortunately they aren't too far off. As it stands now about 35% of the entire Florida Trail is road walking. That is more than 350 miles out of 1,100 which are road So then, would you like to know how to thru hike this trail and experience it to the absolute fullest, and yet remove ONE HUNDRED MILES of road and pavement? Treat the Ocean to Lake as the new southern terminus. Hiking Essentials Shirt! http://jupiterhikes.com/product/hiking-essentials/ THE BACKPACKING GEAR I USE: http://www.jupiterhikes.com/gear/ If you would like to get access to content I create about this type of stuff I don't share anywhere else join me on my Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/jupiterhikes If you'd like more info about me, my hiking, or painting: https://www.jupiterhikes.com https://www.instagram.com/jupiterhikes https://www.facebook.com/jupiterhikes Some of the links above are affiliate links, when you purchase an item through one of these I get a small percentage of the sale at zero extra cost to you. It very much so helps to support these videos, guides, and adventures. Thank you for using them!