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Dames Cave, Peace Cave and Lizzie Heart Sink Loop

This loop in Withlacoochee State Forest offers hikers a captivating mix of geological wonders and natural beauty. Along the trail, you’ll encounter limestone caves, like Dames Cave, which showcase intricate rock formations and provide an intriguing glimpse into Florida’s karst topography​. The path also features swampy wetlands and a dramatic sinkhole, Lizzie Heart Sink, where the forest’s diverse ecosystems and wildlife make every step feel like a new adventure​. Though the terrain can be uneven with exposed roots, the relatively mild elevation change makes this an accessible yet rewarding hike for nature enthusiasts. #Hiking #Loop #Cave #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 6.5 Km
  • Elevation gain: 55 m
  • Maximum elevation: 35 m
  • Elevation loss: 55 m
  • Minimum elevation: 13 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 39 m
  • Moving speed: 3.9 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 5.6 Km/h
  • Total time: 1 h 43 m
  • Global speed: 3.7 Km/h

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 6.5 Km
  • Elevation gain: 55 m
  • Maximum elevation: 35 m
  • Elevation loss: 55 m
  • Minimum elevation: 13 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 39 m
  • Moving speed: 3.9 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 5.6 Km/h
  • Total time: 1 h 43 m
  • Global speed: 3.7 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Dames Cave, Peace Cave and Lizzie Heart Sink Loop trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Trail 22, Citrus County, Florida, United States (28.70920 -82.45127)

End: Trail 22, Citrus County, Florida, United States (28.70919 -82.45130)

Coordinates: 28.70173 -82.45130 28.71218 -82.43470

Gear up for your next adventure:

🧭Military Style Lensatic Compass - Durable sighting compasses for advanced land navigation and surveying
🧦Hiking Socks - Comfortable socks for long hikes
🧊Insulated Stainless Steel Flasks - Keep water cold for 24 hours in the heat or coffee hot in the cold
🦘Outback Survival Gear - Essential gear for Australian outback
👖Convertible Hiking Trousers - Zip-off legs to adapt to changing temperatures throughout the day

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