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| - I've been dying to go on a hike but didn't know where to go since I'm relatively new to the area. A couple of people recommended checking out Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, so this morning I woke up, slapped on my hiking gear and headed out to check out the trails.
There is a total of fourteen miles of trail at the park, and most of them take you through some scenic areas, whether it be within the forest or alongside a huge field. There are at least ten different trails to choose from, and they are made for hiking as well as horseback riding. That being said, as a hiker you'll have to balance between taking in the scenery and watching where you step, as you will come across plenty of piles of horse...droppings.
My only real complaint is that the trails are a bit confusing at times. There were at least two intersections I came across that weren't clearly marked, and I ended up turning where I didn't want to or totally missing the turn I was looking for. The map I was given at the Nature Center (where you park the car) wasn't much help at all, as the map was in black and white, but the trails are color coded. Yeah, not much help at all.
Still, I'll put up with being a bit lost. If anything it leads to a grand adventure in the outdoors. I'll definitely be back the next time I get a chance to go hiking, as it's pretty darn close to my apartment. I just hope they have some colored maps next time I go.
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