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Sandhill Chapter of the Florida Trail Association
Welcome to the Sandhill Chapter of the Florida Trail Association's Meetup page!
The Sandhill Chapter is a community of Florida Trail Association members in the following counties: Alachua, Marion, Levy, and Gilchrist. We have activity leaders that plan hikes, provide outdoor skills workshops, trail maintenance, and community events in our region.
To become a member of the Florida Trail Association, please visit https://floridatrail.org/
To read more about our chapter and visit our official social media accounts, please visit this link and scroll to Sandhill Chapter: https://floridatrail.org/our-chapters/
While most events are open to everyone, some events are only available to Florida Trail Association members. We encourage everyone to become members and support the nonprofit responsible for developing, maintaining, protecting, and promoting a network of hiking trails throughout the state.
Meetup is a way for us to advertise our events and strengthen our community.
If you have any questions, please message admins Leo Dugger or Ashley Kusel.
Happy hiking!
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Atlantic Oceanside Bike Trail RideVarn Park, Palm Coast, FL
Bicycling: Bike Trail Paralleling the Atlantic Ocean -A1A- from Flagler Beach to Gamble Rogers State Park & return
Date: Monday, 4/29/2024. Canceled if thunderstorms.
Location: Meet 8:30 AM at south end of Publix parking lot on NW 13th St. & 39th Ave Gainesville, to sign-in and discuss carpool options to Varn Park near Flagler Beach/Beverly Beach
Leader: Maria Fiedler
Description: This will be a ~ 20-mile bicycle ride on the paved sidewalk and road. Please look up details of location along A1A from oceanside Varn Park( Beverly Beach), Flagler Beach to oceanside Gamble Rogers SP. Go to website for overview. This is a relatively quiet ride that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The ride speed will be 9-13 mph average. NO hills. HELMETS are required to be worn during this ride. ‘We ride safely for fun and exercise.’. Rest stop at turn around point, Gamble Rogers State Park, beachside, bathrooms, picnic tables under pavilion.
There may be GCC members riding with us at this event.
Directions: Carpool and caravan from GNV NW 13th St Publix to Varn Park 3665 N Ocean Shore Blvd, Palm Coast, FL 32137 parking lot.
General Information: HYDRATE before the ride. Bring water and snacks if you like. Sunscreen is a good idea. **HELMET is required.--**Restaurant afterwards for late lunch
Bathrooms: Publix, Varn Park, Gamble Rogers SP, .
Dogs allowed: NO
Restricted to FTA Members only. 15 Seasoned, strong bicycle riders. Be able to ride ~20 miles at average speed of 10-13 mph on the trail and paved A1A. Bicycles should be in good rideable condition. I recommend that you have your bicycle checked out at a local bicycle shop if you have not ridden your bike within the past week or so. Tire pressure, chain lube, brakes, etc. need attention for safety and riding performance.
Not a member? Join the FTA by phone, 877-HIKE-FLA or online at floridatrail.org/join. “The Florida Trail Association builds, maintains, protects, and promotes the unique Florida Trail (FT). Building More than Trails.”
This event has been cleared by both FTA and GCC. Each participant will be under their individual membership or both as I am under FTA/GCC(Gainesville Cycling Club).
RSVP To:MEET-UP , or Maria Fiedler, 352- 278- 0309 text or call if you have questions.
