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Events
for August and September of 2008
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08/02/08
Saturday
8:45am
to start shuttle
Paddling
Leisure
to Moderate
Oviedo
to Geneva,FL
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Econlockhatchee River NE of Orlando
- Join us to paddle the Econ (about 10 mi) from SR 419 (east
side of Oviedo) to Snow Hill Rd. Shuttle will leave SR 419
at 8:45 am. (See Map) The tea colored
river passes by hardwood hammocks
and old ranch lands, with sandy banks and a sandy bottom, which is
visible when water is low.
No development on the river but hiking and biking trails bring visitors. If the water is too high, or if storms are forecast all day, the paddle is off. Bring water, sunscreen and bug spray. We'll stop for lunch and at least one swim and any rope swings! Contact Judy Campbell at 407-788-8919 or judyreads@earthlink.net |
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08/10/08
Sunday
Time
TBD
Paddling
Strenuous
Altoona,
FL
Lake
County
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Alexander Springs
Paddle- This is a strenuous paddle. We'll paddle 12
miles or less. We'll put in downstream from the Park and paddle
downstream and come back up against the current to
the put-int. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. RSVP
Required. Please contact Mariam Mohsenin for details at mohseninma@gmail.com
or (407) 325-7596
This is a joint camping & kayaking
trip with Mosquito
Lagoon Paddlers and Wilderness
Trekkers |
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08/16/08
Saturday
8:30am
Hiking
Moderate
Apopka
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New (and
old) Member Orientation - Wekiva Hike and Swim
- Park fees apply. Meet us at Wekiwa Springs State Park by the
restrooms in front of the swimming area. Please visit www.floridastateparks.org/wekiwasprings
for park information and maps. Enjoy a continental breakfast while
learning more about Wilderness Trekkers. Then hike the 5.3 mile
Volksmarch Trail in mostly shaded woods before cooling off in the 72
degree spring . Bring a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water. You may
wish to stay for lunch (or the entire day). You can bring your own
lunch or visit the park’s concession. Canoe rentals are also
available. This is a relaxing setting to spend all day. Reservations
required by Wed, Aug 13. If you would like to carpool or
don’t have a State Park Pass, please let me know. Cathy (WT
Special Events Coordinator) Oviedoedwards@earthlink.net
or 407-716-9811 before 9pm.
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08/23/08
Saturday
8:30am
Paddling
Strenuous
Lake
Louisa State Park
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Part
1 of the Ocklawaha River Basin Paddle – The Upper
Palatlakaha River. This
first excursion begins near the southern
most end of the Ocklawaha River Basin in a swamp creek called Big Creek
located within Lake
Louisa State Park (See
Map). This nearly 11-mile
water trek will take you across some of Lake County's largest lakes -
Lake Louisa, Lake Susan, Lake Minnehaha, Lake
Palatlakaha, Lake Hiawatha, and finally Lake Minneola where we will
depart at the Clermont's boat dock (See
Map). All of these lakes
are connected by a natural creek called the Palatlakaha River, which
flows south-to-north from the Green Swamp all the way to Lake Harris.
Future adventures will take us through additional segments of
this river that flows through the center of Lake County.
State Park Fee entry required, $3.00 to $4.00. Early arrival
necessary so we don't get caught in the mid-day heat. Further
details of this trip can be read about at www.explorecp.com/palatlakaha.html.
Hosted by Clark Getz at cagola1@aol.com.
Arrangements are to NOT shuttle cars, but
rather pay a fee to be taken back to our cars
parked within
the safety of the State Park.
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8/29/08 thru 9/01/08
Friday to Monday
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Times TBD
Paddling
Leisure
Between Gainesville &
Lake City
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Labor
Day Weekend - River Camping - On Labor Day weekend, we
plan to river camp on the Santa Fe.
We will camp Friday night in Oleno
State Park (See
Map). Then on Saturday, we will put-in and paddle,
swim and float to a take out just below Itchnetucknee. We
plan to stop at any available spring and explore the places where the
river goes under and returns. Reminder, if this interest you, make your part reservations ASAP because the holiday weekend will fill Oleno State Park fast. As of July 13, 53% of the sites were still available.
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| Tuesday Evening September 2nd 7:00 Location: Panera at Lake Mary Blvd just west of I-4 |
Board Meeting - any WT member may
participate. |
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9/05/08
thru 9/07/08
Friday
thru Sunday
Time
TBD
Paddling
Moderate
to Strenuous
Ormond
Beach
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Tomoka State Park - On Saturday, we will
paddle 6 miles or less. This is expected to be a
leisurely paddle for frequent paddlers and a moderate paddle
for occasional paddlers. We'll be in a protected area, out of the wind. On Sunday, we'll break the camp and go on a paddle 12 miles or more. This is a strenuous paddle. PFD and whistle are required on the paddle. RSVP Required. Please
contact Mariam Mohsenin for details at mohseninma@gmail.com or (407) 325-7596
Depending
on work schedule, the host may not camp Friday night. The host has campsite number 3 at Tomoka State Park for Friday and Saturday nights. You may reserve thru http://www.reserveamerica.com Note: Tomoka State Park is a busy park and reservations go fast. See Map for park location. This is a joint camping & kayaking trip with Mosquito Lagoon Paddlers and Wilderness Trekkers |
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9/12/08
thru 9/14/08
Friday
thru Sunday
Time
TBD
Paddling
Very
Strenuous
St.Augustine
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Anastasia
State Park Camping & Paddle - Camping at Anastasia State Park in Saint
Augustine (See
Map). The paddles are rated very strenuous
because they are long, fast paced and we'll
be kayaking open water. You need to be
prepared for wind changes, storms, paddle against the
tide etc. If you don't want to paddle, it's a great place to
hike, bike, city touring or walk on the beach. We
can plan a moonlight paddle, too. You need to make your own
camping reservations at http://www.reserveamerica.com/.
Event Coordinator: Mabel at mabelmaga@aol.com |
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09/20/08
Saturday
8:00am
Biking
Moderate
to Strenuous
Killarney
Station to
Sugarloaf Mountain Monverde
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Killarney
Station to Sugarloaf
Mountain.
- Starting at the western terminus of the West
Orange trail at Killarney Station, we will utilize the newly opened
Lake County Trail towards Blackstill Lake Rd and on into Ferndale.
We will be approaching Sugarloaf Mountain from
the "easy" side for which after the ascent, you are are 308 feet above
sea level, one of Florida's highest. There
is a great resting spot at the top where you can see across Lake Apopka
and the buildings of Orlando in the far distance.
At this point we can decide to include our
route on to Grassy Lake Road or return as we came.
This trip is a moderate class for regular
cyclist; it is a strenuous class for casual cyclist (note for casual
rider – the Sugarloaf ride is hard, but the worst case
scenario - you just walk your bike the last 1,000 feet up hill like I
did for years because - the view is atypical Florida).
Road or hybrid bikes are appropriate, fat tire
bike would not be. Details
of the route can be found at http://www.explorecp.com/sugarloaf1.pdf.
Hosted by Clark Getz at cagola1@aol.com
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9/27/08
Saturday
9:30am
Paddling
Strenuous
Ocala
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Silver River Paddle
- This 10 mile, round-trip paddle has abundant wildlife including
turkey, otter, birds, deer, monkeys, bear and even the occasional
wildcat and panther. The put-in will be at Ray's Wayside Park ($5.00
fee) located at the SW side of the Hwy 40/Ocklawaha River Bridge just
east of Ocala. After a short canal to the main river we will proceed
upstream to Silver Springs. The first 5 miles of the trip is strenuous
and we will be paddling upstream against a 4+ mph current. We will then
reverse our path and enjoy a leisurely pace back to the Wayside Park (See
Map). Reservations required. Members and invited guests only.
Please RSVP to Event Host: Kim Joiner at kjoiner2@tampabay.rr.com |