Kayaking or MT Biking? Let's paddle or ride in December.

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Hi all,

So, I have some annual leave left that I have to take or loose. We don't carry over unused vacation time. I am planning on going to FL for some MT Biking or Kayaking. Thinking Central Florida area for kayaking and central or south FL for Mt. Biking.

For kayaking, Wekiva river and Rock Spring run (I've done before and it is awesome), Econlockhatchee river (mt biked the trial beside the river before and the river was inviting), or Crystal River (to maybe see some Manatee). Mt. Biking would be Ocala area with the Florida Greenway and Ocala MT Trails or Broward County Quiet Waters MTB trail system.

Or if you have a suggestion I am open to exploring new trails or waterways. Just ask that it be somewhere in FL.

So interested in riding or paddling with me? Reply or message me and let's see if we can coordinate.

Given the recent comments on being a community I am willing to be an active and 'out' member of that community.
 
Love it Jaytee!! Mani wish I could join you but I’m in the land of the frozen!! Minnesota won’t let us paddle the waters much anymore but we can still mountain bike in the snow or do a little skiing in for some wonderful exercise!! Hope you find a fun healthy way to use up your vacation.
 
@Steven1980
Steven1980 said:
I in buddy!! Just ride past Port Angeles, Washington and I'll join in!
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Bro, Port Angeles, is Washington, you'd come to FL? #dedication Awesome. As others reply I will confirm date, location, and time.

As first replier I will work to the best I can to your desire and schedule.
 
@Steven1980 Can't quite make it to Port Angeles, but if we get a FL ride/paddle going I'll let you know.
 
Petejc said:
Love it Jaytee!! Mani wish I could join you but I’m in the land of the frozen!! Minnesota won’t let us paddle the waters much anymore but we can still mountain bike in the snow or do a little skiing in for some wonderful exercise!! Hope you find a fun healthy way to use up your vacation.
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Pete... Hummmmm maybe next year a trip to the frozen land.
 
Would love to have you come visit!! My wife and I love getting out on new adventures with new friends
 
Is anyone interested in a meet up in FL sometime in December? We can hush or talk (among ourself about our issue)?

MT biking (easy ride so any level from newbie to expert can be set up based on those who reply)... Trust me, any level you can do it!!

Paddling we can meet up at Wekiva Springs State Park and plan our trip from there based on level of experience.

Who with me? Reply or message me.

Let's join as a community in fun activity that brings us together and let us not live alone.

Reply or message me of your thoughts.
 
I’m in Fl as Jaytee knows. The juniper run in the Ocala national forest is great tool. Did I miss the dates or are they not posted?
 
Update:

Looking at possible Dec 17 or 18 somewhere in central FL between Ocala and Orlando. So many areas to mt bike or kayak. Looking into Juniper Spring one day for kayaking as CP recommended. Looks good. The mt biking on the other day.

JT
 
Hi guys,

So here is some info on Juniper Spring run. As CP said it does look great. Might be a bit technical. From what I have read the technical is due to fast moving water with tight turns during higher water levels and obstacles. Normal water levels the technical part looks to mostly be low water levels, obstacles, and tight turns, though it looks manageable for most. There is a livery and shuttle tor rent a kayak from and shuttle you back if you do not have a kayak. I've seen quite a few reports from novices that made it. Know your skill and comfort level if this is the choice.

Link on Juniper Run:

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For mt biking the Florida Greenway trail in the Ocala area is awesome and with the added Ocala MBT system makes it an area for all levels of experience. I have ridden the trail and Ocala MBTs before and can say they are great and a lot of fun.

Info on Ocala MTB:

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Looking at Monday the 18th as a meet up date for a day of fun kayaking or mt biking or other suggestions (hiking or what ever). If interested maybe even a meet up for dinner with those who participate in the day activity with those unable to or who didn't want to do the activity. Remember purpose of the day is for fun and fellowship.

So if you can come post here, or message me if you want to be private.
 
Back from my trip and while no one from the forum was able to join I still had an awesome time. Looking to do some fun in FL again. Great state for adventure sports.

So for my mt bike friends, you gotta check out the mt bike trails in the Ocala area. They have easy to double diamond trails. The Ocala Mt Bike Association does and amazing job on maintaining some of the best trails in the southeast.

Don't worry of hard core trail riding is not your thing. The greatest milage of trail is classified as easy. I had so much fun riding through the woods.

Also found an awesome hotel to stay at right off of I-75 and is real close to one of the many trail heads. Very friendly staff from front desk, to house keeping, to everyone.

I'll post when I am going again. Maybe someone will want to join.

JT
 
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