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West coast people interested in trying the new Florida Adventure Trail?

Discussion in 'Florida' started by floridalawdog, Nov 26, 2022.

  1. Nov 26, 2022 at 5:08 PM
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    floridalawdog

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    The 1200 mile Florida Adventure Trail, Who wants to try it ? I only know what I have seen in YT videos and on a FB group called "The Florida adventure trail. It looks great. Would anyone be interested in setting up a group ride to give this thing a whirl? If so, I will work on trying to be the organizer. It seems from reading old posts that all of us want to do things, but nothing ever happens. So I will take the bull by the horns if there is interest. Ideally, my preference is during the cooler months.
     
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  2. Nov 27, 2022 at 1:03 PM
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    That sounds good, definitely need some prep time, when are you thinking about doing it?
     
  3. Nov 27, 2022 at 3:35 PM
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    Im retired, so whenever there is interest.
     
  4. Nov 27, 2022 at 6:08 PM
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    Me too!!!
     
  5. Nov 28, 2022 at 9:37 AM
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    I would be interested depending on when of course. Where exactly does it start/end? I don't see a map for it on the site, the guy wasn't very specific in the video.
     
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    He said that it's on some new map that's coming out on the 30th
     
  7. Nov 28, 2022 at 10:02 AM
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    Gotcha.
     
  8. Nov 28, 2022 at 11:33 AM
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    I'm interested in knowing more. Watched the video, there should be some interesting parts of the 1200 mile trail, but I'm not interested in deep water fording .:notsure:
     
  9. Dec 1, 2022 at 5:09 PM
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    I may have been mistaken. In the video they mentioned new maps on 11/30, but I believe it was last year. It still looks like a fun time to me.
     
  10. Dec 1, 2022 at 5:30 PM
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    Hi, San Diego here and I am interested in exploring what you have there. Joined a few guys in running the Washington St. BDR back in Sept. and had a great time. Timing for me around beginning to Mid May could be great. My wife usually has business travel to Orlando for the week after Mother's Day so spending a few days there before or after would be perfect. Haven't seen the video but also not interested in deep water fording.
     
  11. Dec 1, 2022 at 5:32 PM
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    Mid May will be very hot and buggy.
     
  12. Dec 1, 2022 at 5:34 PM
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    OK, forget that. I will follow your recommendations for timing. :)
     
  13. Dec 1, 2022 at 5:36 PM
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    I wouldnt rule that time out, but it will be more enjoyable in the colder months, which is usually now, until maybe February or March.
     
  14. Dec 6, 2022 at 11:56 AM
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    I'd be interested in doing this depending on the time of year and where it starts and ends
     
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    What kind of info can you share on the trail?
     
  16. Dec 9, 2022 at 12:04 PM
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    I only know what I watched in youtube videos. But it looks pretty cool.
     
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    Can you post the link
     
  18. Dec 9, 2022 at 4:23 PM
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    Anybody know where I can get GPX files for this? I'll be visiting family in Lee county this winter, and it would be cool to get a little trail ride in while I'm down.

    I'd potentially be interested in tagging along for a day, if anyone is doing this route in January and the dates work.
     
  19. Dec 10, 2022 at 8:35 AM
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    I'm guessing, since I just found the site, Google "florida adventure trail", and they have a download on their page. I just sent a message, asking if that's the map of the actual trail map or not..
     
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  20. Jan 21, 2023 at 1:24 PM
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    4x4 only for this?
     

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