🌴Suncoast Outdoors🥾

Camp Joy group camping, adjacent to Kelly Park Rock Springs offers up multiple adventure options. Hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming and an orienteering course. Event sign ups will be posted soon.

Campsite has bathrooms and showers. Plan for a short walk from car to group site. If you have a wagon, it will be handy.

Join us for any number of nights. Cost is $3/night/person. Camp Joy rules include no pets and no alcohol.

Come ride the West Orange Trail (22 miles total)

For those attending the November Kickoff Camping weekend at Camp Joy - the Apopka Station is about 6.5 miles from camp by car.

We will depart from the Apopka Station and ride west to the Chapin Station. This will be approximately 11 miles one way and round trip approximately 22 miles. The trail is paved and wide and heavily used. All bicycles and riders are welcome. But you must be able to complete 25 miles.

We must use all cycling etiquette and announce "on your left" when passing. If you ride side-by-side please remember to fall into single file when passing and when someone is passing you as well. Follow all traffic laws.

• Helmets are required! Helmets
• Bicycles must follow all traffic laws of the State of Florida and obey all traffic controls and signals (Florida Statutes 316.2065). All users must yield at crossings and intersections.
• Give a clear warning signal when passing.
• Stay to the right except when passing.

There is water at designated locations along the trail, but having water with you is a requirement.

Please come prepared and ready to ride. Helmets are required. Additionally, your bicycle must be in good working order, tires inflated to the required tire pressure before you arrive. Tires lose tire pressure. Do NOT count on the air pressure. Check your air pressure before arriving at the trailhead.

NOTICE: When you ride with Suncoast Outdoors of Tampa, Florida, you understand and agree that you ride at your own risk to your person and property.

REMEMBER...helmets are always required with Suncoast Outdoors! By signing up for or attending ANY Suncoast Outdoors ride, you agree to wear a bike helmet. Common courtesy to fellow riders and other folks on the trails is appreciated.

Nature Gravel Cycling Lake Apopka – 16 Miles Max. (NO Skinny Tires!)

From Camp Joy to Magnolia Park is between 12 – 14 miles depending on the route you choose. Please plan a 25-to-35-minute drive from camp to Magnolia Park.

We will cycle approximately 8 miles along Lake Apopka and turn around. These roads are heavily weathered and have quite a bit of pots holes, loose gravel, and some sand. Road bikes are not recommended for this ride. Most hybrids, mountain bikes, fat-tire, comfort and gravel bikes will be fine.

We will leave from Magnolia Park, take a short, paved walkway down to Lake Apopka gravel Trail and begin our ride. Part of the trail cyclist share the road with the Wildlife Drive, although the cars drive very slowly, you still need to watch to make sure they give you room to pass. They are also looking for wildlife sites so even the drivers can be distracted by a bird, alligator, snake, etc.

What you should expect on this ride:
· You should expect an entirely gravel road with water or marsh on both sides.
· You should also expect frequent stops to look at wildlife, take pictures and enjoy the beautiful lake views.
· You should expect a more casual ride
· You should expect that we might not actually get to the 8-mile turn-around, we might only do 6 miles and turn around
· You should expect slow moving vehicles on part of the trail

There are restrooms at the trailhead and there could be one portable toilet on the route. There is no potable water on the trail, so bring your own water and snacks to sustain your ride.

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED! Please do not ask me if you can ride without a helmet because I am going to say no.

Please bring your bike in working order and get ready to ride. All skill levels are welcome, but please be comfortable riding on hard packed roads and uneven surfaces.

I understand that bicycling involves certain risks which I am prepared to fully assume myself. I will follow all the traffic laws. I agree to waive all claims I may have against this meetup and host for damages or injuries sustained because of participation.

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