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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: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 55 m
  • Maximum elevation: 35 m
  • Elevation loss: 55 m
  • Minimum elevation: 13 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 39 m
  • Moving speed: 2.4 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.5 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 43 m
  • Global speed: 2.3 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 55 m
  • Maximum elevation: 35 m
  • Elevation loss: 55 m
  • Minimum elevation: 13 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 39 m
  • Moving speed: 2.4 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.5 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 43 m
  • Global speed: 2.3 mph

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:

📱Rugged Phone Cases - Heavy-duty protection for smartphones used as secondary GPS tools
Altimeter Watches - Watches measuring altitude for mountain activities
👖Convertible Hiking Trousers - Versatile zip-off pants for changing mountain weather conditions
🗺️Ordnance Survey Maps - Essential paper maps for hiking across the UK national parks
🥤Hiking Water Bottles - Reusable bottles for hydration on the trail

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