🌴Suncoast Outdoors🥾

Do you need a break from the hustle & bustle of the Holiday Season? Then, join us for a relaxed & casual off road bike ride in this beautiful and unique area. It will be a 10–12-mile loop (mol) on flat, single/double track trail which are mostly composed of a hard lime rock bottom, some hard clay with occasional patches of sand. This time of year, I'm not expecting any wet areas but, you never know. We will ride between lakes, "mountains" :-), and taking a few out & backs for scenery. For those that might like a little challenge, you'll have an opportunity to ride up Mt. Weeki Wachee, take in the awesome view at the top and then ride back down. You can choose to walk it or stay put. It's worth the effort. The route is mostly open and in full sun. Although, we'll get some shade when we ride down a well forested road in the northern part of the preserve (good spot to see wildlife) This is NOT a pedal hard and shred the trail ride. It's more like a hike on a bike and sightseeing. Wildlife in the preserve: migratory birds (I've seen White Pelicans) deer, coyote, bobcat, gators, bald eagles, and there is a population of black bear. They are very shy, elusive and stay mainly deep in the forest.

We roll right at 9am so, please get there in enough time to gear up. No, restrooms at the trailhead, there is a pit toilet/porta pod in the middle of the preserve but, we will not be passing there until the tail end of our ride. Lots of woods, though. :-) No parking or entrance fees.

***NOTE*** Please do not confuse this with Weeki Wachee Springs State Park on US 19. Address, map, & push pin are correct on the event page.

Requirements to participate: some offroad experience, a bike capable of being in the dirt with mountain bikes being ideal. Hybrids are typically fine, helmet, hydration and tools with the know how to fix minor repairs especially flat tires.

Some other items to consider: energy snacks, sunblock, bug repellent, bear spray, closed toe shoes, riding gloves, FRS/GMRS radio tuned to channel 6

Afterwards: If anyone has interest in getting a bite: We can take the short drive to The Lazy Lizard 3192 Shoal Line Blvd, Hernando Beach, FL 34607 www.facebook.com/thelazylizardhb

Please monitor this event as this is where I will communicate any information, changes or cancellations. On the day of the event, call or text me at: 813-442-1615

YOUR RSVP TO ATTEND A "SUNCOAST OUTDOORS " SPONSORED EVENT IS YOUR EXPRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF FULL PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR ALL ASSOCIATED RISKS.
If you bring a guest who is not currently a member of Suncoast Outdoors, you have assumed such liability for that guest. Your guest is free to join our group and register individually, thereby releasing you from any such liability.
Possible risks from participation include, but are not limited to:
Injury from a trip & fall, drowning, venomous snakes, stinging insects, venomous spiders, wildlife encounters, heat stroke, hypothermia, noxious vegetation, weather related injury, insect or airborne transmissible virus and disease, smoke inhalation, wildfire, falling trees.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Everybody LOVED the Alafia River State Park hike last year so I am offering it again as our annual end-of-year hike!

The Alafia River State Park's Equestrian Trail loop has varied terrain and nice views. NOTE: we've added 1.5 miles to last year's route, for a total of 8.4 miles!

This loop begins at the bike parking lot. We will start on the Old Agrico trail.
The first mile is quirky, meandering, narrow, with a bit of tricky footing, opening up to a wide equestrian path. The route encompasses a few rights and lefts, and ups and downs, and views of ponds, long-leaf pines and sleepy oaks.

About half of this route is in the sun so plan accordingly (hat, sunscreen). Bring water (mandatory) and a snack (optional) - we will take a break at mile 5.
Note: this is a multi-use trail; we may encounter horses.

As this route is modified, all participants must be able and willing to complete the entire route. We hike as a group, particularly on the first and last miles.

There is a park fee of $5 per car. Those interested in lunch afterwards should stop in at The Sandwich Shop in Lithia.

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YOUR RSVP TO ATTEND A "SUNCOAST OUTDOORS " SPONSORED EVENT IS YOUR EXPRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF FULL PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR ALL ASSOCIATED RISKS. Possible risks from participation include, but are not limited to: Injury from a trip & fall, venomous snakes, stinging insects, venomous spiders, wildlife encounters, heat stroke, hypothermia, noxious vegetation, weather related injury, insect or airborne transmissible virus and disease, smoke inhalation, wildfire, falling trees
The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event. Meetup is not responsible for ensuring, and will not independently verify, that these precautions are followed.