Sunset Watching & Near Full Moon Bike Ride on Casey Key (12 miles r/t)

This will be a special night out if weather permits! Join us for sunset watching and a bike ride at close to full moon.

Although the Flower Moon will happen one day later, the moon will be illuminated by 99% and rise one hour earlier than on May 23rd, giving us more time to enjoy it.

Please use the parking lot at the end of S. Casey Key Rd., it will be open until midnight (in contrast to the North Jetty Park parking lot that closes at 10 PM).

Let's meet at North Jetty Beach at 07:30 PM for sunset watching. We will be sitting somewhere close to the jetty. Bring along beach chairs or blankets, snacks and drinks if you like. The moon will rise at 07:45 PM, Sunset will be at 08:16 PM.

After sunset we will return to our cars, store our belongings, prepare our bikes and start riding once it is entirely dark. At that time cars and beach goers have left, means there won't be traffic.
The moon should be bright by then (depending on weather conditions).

The ride will take us to the other end of Casey Key, where we will turn around at Stephen Kings property. We will then take a break at Casey Key's Fish House which will be closed at that time. The moon should be visible over the Intracoastal. After the break we will head back to the starting point facing the moon.

There will be minimal light pollution along the road as Casey Key does not have street lights. No worries, it will still be safe. As we all use our bike lights and we will be visible from afar in case there will be a car or two. But traffic should be non-existent. Last time I even turned the bike lights off for a while, what a blast that was!

Total distance will be 12 miles, enough for a little exercise.

Don't forget to prepare for sunset at the beach (cocktail anyone?), bring along sufficient water and your bike lights. A lock won't be necessary.

If you have questions or need directions, you can always reach us at
(917) 774-0941