Bike Nature Coast State Trail: from Chiefland Senior Center
Details
Bicycling on Nature Coast State Trail:
Bike from Senior Center in Chiefland.This is is bike start/return location,
**305 SW 1st St., Chiefland, FL. 32626. **
E Bikes welcome.
Post Ride : Swim & Picnic at Manatee Springs State Park
Drive to Manatee Springs SP, 11650 NW 115th St, Chiefland , FL. 32626 ($6.00 admission or FL SP Pass)
Description: This will be a ~ 18-20-mile bicycle ride on the paved flat trail.The ride speed will be 9-13 mph average.HELMET is required to be worn during this ride.Rest stop at Fanning Springs Wayside Park.
Post Ride-Bring a picnic of your choice to eat at Manatee Springs SP 15 minutes away. Bicycle and / OR picnic, swim options.
Directions: See addresses given above.
General Information: HYDRATE before the ride. Bring water and snacks per preference. Sunscreen is a good idea. HELMET is required.
Bathrooms: Yes, at start and rest locations.
Other amenities: Well-maintained multipurpose trail. Mostly shady with tree canopy.
Swim/snorkel at Manatee Springs SP after bicycling.
Dogs allowed: NO
Restricted to FTA current members- 15 Seasoned, strong bicycle riders. Be able to ride 18-20 miles at average speed of 9-13 mph on the trail. 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.
Join 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 both FTA/GCC.
RSVP To: Meet Up
Please refer to the Bicycling trail etiquette details on the Florida State Parks, Nature Coast State Trail website. www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/nature-coast-state-trail
Bike Nature Coast State Trail: from Chiefland Senior Center