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John Maurizi
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04/26/2025
Dixie Lake.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
04/26/2025
Trailhead through gate.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
04/26/2025
Trail follows a cut path.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
04/26/2025
Dixie loop trail.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
04/26/2025
Dixie loop trail.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
04/26/2025
sections near the beginning pass through deep sand.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
04/26/2025
Alligator warning sign at Dixie Lake.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
04/26/2025
first half of the hike has full sun exposure.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
04/26/2025
Second half of the hike passes through a shaded forest section.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
04/26/2025
well shaded section.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
04/26/2025
unique trees in this shaded section.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
04/26/2025
a favorite section of the hike
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
04/26/2025
final section exits the forest for more full sun exposure.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
04/26/2025
Prickly pear cactus in full bloom.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
04/26/2025
near the end of the loop.