Hog Pond trail is an under-utilized but interesting hike both for the variety of ecosystems and scenery and for amusing yourself with historical speculation. The trail is a continuation of W Central St. in Old Homosassa extending about 3 miles east to US 19, and has remnants of old blacktop surfacing some of the trail, suggesting it might have been a main route into Homosassa at some time in the past. One’s imagination can easily turn side trails and clearings into old homesteads and meadows into farms. The scenery ranges from sandy scrubland near US 19 through ponds and meadows to dense lowland forest and swamp near Homosassa.
The trail is open for hiking and bicycling and can be accessed from the main parking lot at the Hog Pond Trailhead on US19. A few parking spaces are available at the Homosassa end where the trail joins with W Central St.
This cache is in a clearing at the end of a short side trail that branches off the main trail at an intersection. Maybe there was a homestead here back when the trail was the road to Homosassa. Watertight container holds a log, pen, and a trinket or two, including a "gold" dollar for FTF. This cache complies with the geocaching policies for Florida Forest Service properties.