Florida Roll Call!

[John in the Woods]

Which part of the state?

Right now I’m in Vero Beach, but I’m looking to put in a few miles starting in the second half of February — a few weeks in Florida and then up and over to California. So I’m open to any direction that offers some trails and a place to camp.

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[LordEnzo]

Right now I’m in Vero Beach, but I’m looking to put in a few miles starting in the second half of February — a few weeks in Florida and then up and over to California. So I’m open to any direction that offers some trails and a place to camp.

Look up Florida Adventure Trail. Can download the map and use Gaia, Gpx Viewer, etc. 1200 miles of trail riding/camping with pin points across North fl and into Central. Planning to run some of it myself sometime feb/Mar.

I'm in palm bay, just north of u. There's a place called the compound by me u can spend a few hrs messing around with some trails, mud, clay,water crossings. But u better have recovery gear, gps, and preferably bring a second vehicle.

Then there's Canaveral Groves in Port St John a lil more North. Mostly sugar sand and compact bottom water crossings. Water can get deep, but it's fairly tame right now. Not much camping at these 2, but probably worth a day ride out. I'd say I join ya as ur second vehicle, but it have to bee on a weekend.

 

[jbretthorton]

Look up Florida Adventure Trail. Can download the map and use Gaia, Gpx Viewer, etc. 1200 miles of trail riding/camping with pin points across North fl and into Central. Planning to run some of it myself sometime feb/Mar.

I'm in palm bay, just north of u. There's a place called the compound by me u can spend a few hrs messing around with some trails, mud, clay,water crossings. But u better have recovery gear, gps, and preferably bring a second vehicle.

Then there's Canaveral Groves in Port St John a lil more North. Mostly sugar sand and compact bottom water crossings. Water can get deep, but it's fairly tame right now. Not much camping at these 2, but probably worth a day ride out. I'd say I join ya as ur second vehicle, but it have to bee on a weekend.

Im in Riverview, I might be down for a ride as well sometime in the near future?

 

[csandoval1988]

Im over in Tampa! i would def be down for a ride in the near future as well! i need to get more involved with the jeep community in the area. So sign me up !

 

[LordEnzo]

Well, FAT is an overlanding trail. Can't do it in 1 day. I plan on hitting it in sections over multiple weekends. But yall are looking for rides near u, go to Facebook, if u have, and find Florida Trail Stompers. They ride alot around Citrus and Croom. But they are statewide group. Also take advantage of some promotional partner discounts.

 

[John in the Woods]

Just found out my surgery in Celebration is at the end of March, so I’m going to get a few weeks in February and another few weeks in March to check out Florida by Jeep. I’m definitely checking out Ocala and at least part of the FAT. If you gents round up a weekend trail adventure, count me in. I might be a little top heavy with my RTT, but I’ll try not to hold up the line.

 

[LordEnzo]

Just found out my surgery in Celebration is at the end of March, so I’m going to get a few weeks in February and another few weeks in March to check out Florida by Jeep. I’m definitely checking out Ocala and at least part of the FAT. If you gents round up a weekend trail adventure, count me in. I might be a little top heavy with my RTT, but I’ll try not to hold up the line.

Shouldn't have any issue running an rtt, I never do. Just be mindful of what's above

 

[LordEnzo]

Can't remember if I mentioned it, but join Florida Trail Stompers, Dirt Road Coalition, and High Road Jeeps on Facebook. They do trail rides, meet n greets, and other events.

 

[csandoval1988]

Never hopped on the facebook train so might need to rely on this forum or some random instagram group. But thanks for the info @LordEnzo !

 

[John in the Woods]

Shouldn't have any issue running an rtt, I never do. Just be mindful of what's above

Thanks. I’m just mounting mine up this week, so I figure they’ll be some adjustment period on roads and trails over the next few months. I got one with an aluminum case, and went with a 3/4 height rack, assuming I’d make a few low-hanging mistakes. You know what it’s like — buy pretty things and then go smack them around a bit to make them real.

 

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

Unless you stay on the big boring trails, RTTs are going to catch some substantial branches in the ONF.
I have a full height rack with a 6" storage tube bolted to one side and it sounds like it's getting ripped off half the time out there.

 

[John in the Woods]

Ok. Still need to finish a few upgrades, but I decided to get out and about to test some of the new gear. Doing four easy days in the only state park that had an open spot — Highlands Hammock — and then heading up to Ocala NF on Tuesday for five days or so on the FAT.

If anyone’s out there, flag me down. First cold beverage is on me (provided my portable power system holds out ).

 

[John in the Woods]

Ran into this guy hiking in Highland Hammock. I’m not sure what Florida trail etiquette is, but I went around him.

 

[bshenderson1]

Ran into this guy hiking in Highland Hammock. I’m not sure what Florida trail etiquette is, but I went around him.

Yeah, the locals can be snippy at times.

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