Casual Bike Ride in Myakka River State Park (15 miles r/t)

Always fun even during the hot summer months. Fair amount of shade and very smooth riding on newly paved roads!

Join us for a casual 15 mile bike ride within Myakka River State Park. Last time the group encountered more love bugs than wildlife😅.

We will meet at the parking lot to the right of the ranger station before 08:30 AM.

We will ride on newly paved roads to the other end of the park and take a break at Clay Gully. On our return we will stop at the Birdwalk and continue to Myakka Outpost where we will take another break. Depending on the condition of the trail, we might go for a little walk to check on alligators.
If you want, we can make an additional stop at the Canopy Walkway depending on the water level. We haven't done that one in a long time. After that, it will be time to head back to the car.

The whole event shouldn't last longer than 3 hours unless you get surrounded by wildlife, get stuck in knee deep water or simply get lost🤪.

Please make sure that you bring along plenty of water and protect yourself from the sun although the route should provide a fair amount of shade. A little snack is always a good idea.

As always, if you have questions or need directions, you can contact us at (917)774-0941.
Please keep in mind that cell phone reception can be very spotty in parts of the park and outside the gates, so we might not be able to respond on short notice.