This zip line and kayak weekend in Ocala, Florida is all about outdoor adventures! There are lots of activities available to fill our weekend.
Lodging
I am staying at:
Equus Inn
3434 SW College RD, Ocala, FL
352-854-3200
Book your room online at:
https://equusinn.com/
Agenda
Saturday, May 11
- 10 am Big Cliff Canyon zip line adventure
- Lunch
- Hike the trails at Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens.
- Check in at hotel, take a swim and freshen up for dinner.
- Dinner
Sunday, May 12
- 9:30 am. Kayak Silver Springs State Park
- Late Lunch
- Drive back to Jacksonville
Make your reservations soon, spaces are limited!
The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park
THE BIG CLIFF CANYON
Takes you through 9 zip lines, 2 rope bridges and a rappel.
SEATING IS LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE PER TIME BRACKET - EVERY 20 MIN. (ALLOW 3 HOURS)
The most popular tour! This is the only tour that takes you flying over Lost Spring Lake, in the massive Big Cliff Canyon. This course includes 9 zip line flights through the canyons, 2 sky bridges and a unique ending to the experience with a rappel from the last platform. You’ll start low and slow on a couple of “bunny zips” and quickly work your way up to higher, faster, longer lines!
Professional guides will be there to make your flights amazing and worry free. After zipping at heights over 130' and individual zips as long 1,100' you’ll leave feeling like you can conquer the world!
*Don’t worry, all of the zip lining tours begin with an introduction to zip lining including a practice zip.
Participant requirements: Weight must be between 70 lbs. and 270 lbs. and approx. 10 years of age minimum.
PRICE $109.99
Our zip line time slot will be at 10 am. 10 people per time slot. If the 10 am. time slot fills up, the next time is at 10:20 am. and every 20 minutes thereafter. (We will wait for you)
To schedule this activity and get additional information at their website:
https://www.zipthecanyons.com/index.html
CEDAR LAKES WOODS AND BOTANICAL GARDENS ADMISSION:
- Adults $12
- All Veterans with ID $6
Website: https://cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com/
KAYAK THE SILVER RIVER AT SPRINGS STATE PARK
Full day self guided
(I will kayak 3 to 4 hrs.)
or 2 hr. self guided
9:30 am.
The Silver River flows five miles from the head spring to its confluence with the Ocklawaha River, completely within the confines and protection of Silver Springs State Park. The river offers a wide, wild and scenic paddle through Florida’s heartland.
PRICE $60./40. for a single kayak.
Make your reservation on their website:
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/silversprings/items/?back=https://silversprings.com/paddling/&g4=yes
Additional activities available in the area include:
Hiking trails in Silver Springs State Park
Entrance fee is $8 per car. See park information on their website:
https://www.floridastateparks.org/silversprings
DRIVING
For those who want to caravan to Ocala, make your interest known in the comment section below and we will decide on a place to meet. I will be leaving Jacksonville at 7:30 am. Saturday morning, May 11th.