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What to do TODAYAround the Loop

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• Highlights of Completed Segments• TrailHeads• Things to do• Camping Opportunities• Completion Schedule in Volusia

From Titusville to DeBary to Deleon Springs

(See Part 4 for Palatka to St Augustine back to Titusville)

• Highlighting completed segments

First Let’s Sample some Video Clips around the Loop

Miles of Smiles on the Loop in West Volusia

Clips from the River of Lakes Heritage Corridor Scenic Byway. This road route follows the Loop in Volusiaso I are serve on the board and the Alliance works closely with them

You can watch the entire video here

https://riveroflakesheritagecorridor.org/

DeLeon, Blue and Green Springs

https://youtu.be/opI_UdFerII?t=563

DeBary Hall, DeLand House & Stetson

https://youtu.be/opI_UdFerII?t=1320

SunRail (you can take your bike) and trails (using historic names -The Video is from 2014 – the Loop was born in 2016)

https://youtu.be/opI_UdFerII?t=1659

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Titusville to Edgewater & Gobblers Lodge TH

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42 miles –shortest end-to-end ride48.5 milesMany already doing Overnighters in Edgewater or Titusville

Titusville – Edgewater – Gobblers Lodge

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Titusville Welcome CenterVergie’s Pit Stop at Maytown

42 miles all off-road - few road crossings

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3.5 Mile Gap between Gobblers Lodge Trailhead and Guise Road East of Osteen is being built now and will be

completed by November 2020

Gobblers Lodge TrailheadGuise Road GAP – Not

Recommended to ride

Osteen to DeBaryVery Scenic – many Parks, Trailheads,

Campgrounds

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Lake Monroe Park 975 US Highway 17-92 DeBary Restrooms, parking, picnic tables, water, campingDirksen Dirksen Drive DeBary Parking, Overnight OK

Gemini Springs Park 37 Dirksen Dr DeBary Restrooms, parking, picnic tables, water, camping

DeBary Hall 210 Sunrise Blvd DeBary Restrooms, parking, picnic tables, water

Green Springs Park 994 Enterprise Osteen Rd Deltona Restrooms, parking, picnic tables, water

Thornby Park110 Providence Blvd Deltona Restrooms, parking, playground

Beck Ranch Park751 S. State Road 415, Osteen Osteen Restrooms, parking, picnic tables, water

Osteen Civic Center 165 New Smyrna Blvd Osteen Restroom, Water, Parking

Osteen to Deltona

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Green Springs County Park

Deltona Future Trailhead on Lake Monroe

DeBary

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Lake Monroe County Park

Bikes on Sun Rail

DeBary Hall

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DeBary SUN Rail Station

Green Springs Park

Blue Spring State Park

Trail to Blue Spring

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“Iron Ranger” to pay State Park Fee ($2 for cyclist –or get annual pass)

RR Overpass at W. Blue Springs Ave Trailhead

Underpass to Lake Beresford Park

Blue Spring State Park

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DeBary Hall Trailhead3 Mile Gap between 17/92 crossing and DeBary Plantation will be complete by

Nov 2020

GAP – Recommended route

Traffic light, use caution

To Blue Spring State Park

DeBary Sun Rail Station

Lake Monroe Park, Campground &

Trailhead

Gemini Springs Park, Campground & Trailhead

Dirksen Trailhead

No Overnight parking at parks (unless camping) or DeBary Hall

Overnight parking allowed at Dirksen Trailhead and DeBary Station

Lake Monroe Wayside Park & connection Coast to Coast &

other Orlando Trails

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17/92 Bridge Protected bike lane

with parks/trailheads on both sides of the St Johns

Lake Monroe Park, Campground &

Trailhead

17/92 Protected Bike Lane Across St Johns

River

Lake Monroe Wayside Park & connection Coast to Coast & other

Orlando Trails

Suggested Adventures near Orlando

• 11-mile ride. On weekdays, take the Sun Rail to DeBary and ride to Green Springs for a Picnic (be careful crossing 17/92 at Benson Junction – not recommended for children)

• 15-mile ride. Park at Lake Monroe Wayside Park (Southside) cross ST Johns River on 17/92 Bridge on protected bike lane, ride through Lake Monroe Park to connect via to the Loop via PatNorthey Spring to Spring Trail (East end of park)

• 3-mile ride - Park at Lake Monroe Park (North Side) connect via to the Loop via Pat Northey Spring to Spring Trail (East end of park). Ride 1.5 miles to Gemini Springs Park.

• Pick up the Coast to Coast Trail or connecting trail in Orlando for a longer ride

• Experienced cyclists can take the interim route through west DeBary to Blue Spring State Park and Lake Beresford Park

• Experienced cyclists can continue north from Lake Beresford to Highland Park Fish Camp and DeLeon Springs State Park (contact info@river2sealoop.org for recommended interim route)

• Drive to Titusville or Gobblers Lodge Trailhead and bike to Edgewater.. Various overnight possibilities in Edgewater & Titusville

• Take a scenic drive on the River of Lakes Heritage Corridor Scenic Byway

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Blue Spring to DeLeon Springs State Parks

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Blue Spring Avenue Trailhead

2100 W. Blue Springs Ave Orange City Parking, Overnight OK

Lake Beresford Park 2100 Fatio Road DeLand Restrooms, parking, picnic tables, water

George & Nadine Fichter Humane Society Rd DeLand Parking, Overnight OK

Note: The Blue Springs Ave Trailhead is NOT the road entrance to Blue Spring State Park which is on French Ave. It’s about .6 mile south on Blue Springs Ave (the old park entrance)

Note: Overnight parking not allowed at Blue Spring State Park (unless camping)

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Blue Spring to Deleon Springs

DeLeon Springs State Park

Highland Park Fish Camp (camping & cabins)

Trailheads around the Loop

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Dates to Remember

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2/12/20 7PM

Enterprise Workshop Enterprise Museum

3/1/20 Spring to the Springs Ride, BBQ and Trail Celebration

Loop West Volusia

3/18-21 River to Sea Loop Summit, Ride, Workshop

Titusville Trail Trifecta

4/1-4/4 ECG Summit – Towns on the Loop Partnering

Jacksonville

Check website calendar and Meetup.Com for more rides

• Visit Website: River2SeaLoop.Org• Register for newsletter• Volunteer – Lead Rides, help with new trail sign, help with Website &

Social Media, be a Loop Ambassador• Donate for the printed map or to help complete the Loop at the website

or facebook or contact info@river2sealoop.org for mailing instructions

• Take photos and videos and send to info@river2sealoop.org (please include your name & email, location and optionally names of people)

• Visit and “LIKE” St Johns River to Sea Loop Facebook Page (Facebook.com/SJR2C)

• Share posts across social media

• Visit Meetup.com/St Johns River to Sea Loop for latest ride info

• Help organize and lead rides

Get Involved – We Need Your Help

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Questions?

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Emailmaggie@River2SeaLoop.ORG

COMING SOON

• Stay Tuned for our next workshops

• “Gearing up for the Spring Ride” 2/12 Enterprise Museum

• “Independent Cycle Touring in Europe” REI Winter Park

• Don’t forget

• Spring Ride 3/1/20

• River to Sea Loop Summit Titusville 3/19-3/20