Nature Coast Ramblers
Due to Friday’s forecast of cold temperatures and possible rain, we are rescheduling the Bike Ride from this Friday to next Friday, Jan 15th.
Please let us know if you will be able to make the ride on Friday, Jan 15th.
Thank You
John and Coreen
The next Bike Ride will be on the Gainesville – Hawthorne Trail
From: Rochelle
To: Gainesville
Date: Friday, January 8
Time: Start Bike Ride at 10:00 AM
Meet: Rochelle Trailhead Parking. There is a porti-potty a short distance east of Parking Lot on the Trail.
Directions:
1. Take I-75 North
2. Take Exit 374 (Rte 234 / Micanopy)
3. Turn Right onto CR-234 – Go 1.3 Miles
4. Turn Right onto US-441 - Go 0.7 Miles (7/10th of a Mile)
5. Turn Left onto CR-234 – Go 6.9 Miles until you get to a Stop Sign.
6. Turn Left into the Rochelle Trailhead Parking Lot.
Ride is approx. 14 Miles roundtrip. This ride does have hills and grades.
Halfway thru the ride, we are planning a scenic walk in Paynes Prairie Preserve. Bring binoculars to view birds and other wild life. You may want to bring a Snack to eat while on the walk, since the walk will delay lunch time.
For those interested:
1. Lunch at the Blue Highway a Pizzeria, US-441 - Micanopy
Backtrack towards US-441. Just before US-441, turn left into a parking lot, Blue Highway will be the second building in the parking lot.
Blue Highway www.bluehighwaypizza.com
2. After, Lunch, tour Micanopy Antique Shops / Museum.
Approx: Mileage / Times:
Homosassa (Yule Dr. / Rte 19) – 74 Miles / 2 Hrs.
Inverness (Montgomery Ave / Rte 44) - 62 Miles / 1.5 Hrs
Citrus Hills (Essex Ave / Rte 486) - 60 Miles / 1.5 Hrs
Beverly Hills (Roosevelt Blvd/ Rte 491) - 60 Miles / 1.5 Hrs
Web Site:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/north/trails/gainesville_hawth.htm
Helmets encouraged.
Bring water and bug spray..
Let us know if you plan to go.
John and Coreen Schempf - Biking Coordinators
EMail: jcschempf@bellsouth.net
Home Phone: 489-2784
Cell Phone: 697-1003
