Happy Wanderers (Port Orange) Walking Meetup

Join the Happy Wanderers for these AVA-sanctioned 6 km (3.7 miles) or 11 km (6.8 miles) group walks in stately DeLand, the County Seat of Volusia and home of Stetson University. See all the sites (including the regionally famous murals, and many historic Florida homes).

Registration begins at 7:30 AM in the lobby seating area of the Courtyard Marriott. Please don't park at the hotel - you can park next door at the PNC Bank (closed on Sundays) or in municipal parking nearby.

You may walk with the group or at your own pace. Maps and Directions are provided for the trails. Registration starts 30 min. prior and the cost is $4.00 for participants 12yrs old or older. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Volksmarchers will receive AVA credit for this event.

The walk is rated 1A and is mostly on sidewalks - suitable for wheelchairs / strollers. Pets are allowed but must be leashed and picked up after.

After the walks, join club members for breakfast/brunch at a local restaurant!

Join the Happy Wanderers for a group walk of club members and Meet-Up participants. This is a non-competitive walk for fun and fitness!

The group will complete around 3 miles in roughly an hour. This walk includes long sections on the beach, please wear appropriate footwear & carrying water is recommended.

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Tailgate registration, the Walgreens side of the parking lot, look for a group gathering and the large green club banner with Happy Wanderers logo

The walk is open to the public and newcomer's are Welcome!!
There is No Cost for this event.

Join the Happy Wanderers for a wonderful nature walk and cultural visit at Gemini Springs (Volusia County) Park in DeBary, FL. The 5k (3.1 miles) trail remains within the park itself, while the 10k (6.2 miles) trail includes a visit to the neighboring community and the DeBary Hall Historic Site. (Historic buildings & bathrooms on-site there open at 10:00 AM)

This "traditional walk" has an open START WINDOW of between 9:00AM and 10:30 AM from Pavilion #4, near the EAST PARKING Lot. The completion time is prior to 1 p.m. This is NOT a group/guided walk - but if you want to walk with other participants, arrive by 9:00 AM so as to link-up with other walkers attending.

There is a $4 fee for all participants covering administrative costs for the event and for the AVA/IVV event stamp used to sanction/record the event. There is no additional cost for entering the park or parking. Children 12 & under walk for free, but must be accompanied by an adult.

The walks are at your own pace and we provide detailed written instructions, a map, and directional signage on the route itself. Participants walk at their own pace, normally taking about 1 hour for 3 miles (5 kilometers) and 2-2.5 hours for 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). Please check-in at the finish when you return to stamp your books and turn in your start card, so we know you have completed the event.

The walks are rated 1B with both paved and nature trails. The wooded trails have good footing and few obstructions. We recommended closed-toe shoes / sneakers and clothing appropriate to a nature area. Sunscreen is also recommended. Water will be available at the start/finish and at 1 Checkpoint on-site, but we recommend you carry your own water bottle during the event.

DIRECTIONS (for GPS Navigation):
Gemini Springs Park
37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary, FL 32713
Located off I-4 between Orlando and Daytona Beach. From I-4, take Exit 108 toward Deltona/DeBary. Turn RIGHT at bottom of exit lane onto Dirksen Drive for 1.6 miles to entrance of Gemini Springs Park, on your left. Turn LEFT into park, then follow signs for the East Parking Area - LEFT at T and then RIGHT into East Parking. From parking, take sidewalk to Pavilion 4. (follow "Walk Starts Here" signs.)