The next Bike Ride will be on the Pinellas Trail

From: Tarpon Springs
 To:  Palm Harbor

Date:  Friday, March 5th
Time:  Start Bike Ride at 10:00 AM  This is one you will want to ride!

Ride is approx. 14 Miles roundtrip. 

Meet:  North Anclote River Nature Park  454 Dixie Hwy, Tarpon Springs
       There are restrooms.

Directions:
1. Take Rte 19 South to Holiday, FL.
2. Turn Right onto US 19 Alternate South.
   Hint:  As you approach the turn you will see a sign for Tarpon Springs / Sponge Docks.  There is a Tire Kingdom Store on the corner as you make the turn.
3. Go 1.6 Miles
4. Turn Left onto Dixie Hwy
5. Go0.4 Miles (4 Tenths of a Mile).
6. Just past the 15MPH Road Sign turn right into North Anclote River Nature Park.
   Note:  There is no Park Sign until you get into the parking lot.

We will stop at the Conservation Park to take a look at the water reclamation project.
On the return we will stop at the Wall Springs Park to check out the Springs and climb the Observation Tower.
Next we will stop at the Tarpon Springs Historic District.  There are Antique Shops and the Railroad Depot Museum.

Lunch:
Bring a snack for the Park since Lunch might be a little late. We can either have Lunch in the Historic District or at the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks after the Ride.

Approx: Mileage / Travel Times:
Homosassa (Yule Dr. / Rte 19)    -   50 Miles / 1 HR 20 Min.   
Citrus Hills (Essex Ave / Rte 486)  -  60 Miles /  1 HR 45 Min.

Helmets encouraged.
Bring water and bug spray.

Let us know if you plan to go.
John and Coreen Schempf - Biking Coordinators

Home Phone: 489-2784
Cell Phone: 697-1003