This is a great trail, but make sure you have on strong bug repellent to have the best experience. The below issues are just a part of being in the Florida wilderness. Ticks are everywhere and can be a real problem for dogs. We also encountered poison ivy and poison oak. If you stay on the trail, you should not have any problems though. The two times we have hiked here we did 6-7 miles. You can go much further if you take the north trail onto the Florida Trail. Be mindful of how far you walk as you will most likely have to return the way you came, thereby doubling the distance.