🌴Suncoast Outdoors🥾

This is a short 5 mile hike for people who are not quite ready for the longer hikes, plus it's hot now and we shorten hikes anyway. Or maybe you just want to get out and walk and talk with new people.

All the hikes are weather permitting, I will inform everyone of a cancelation the day before the event or earlier if possible, if bad weather is forecasted, we just can't control the weather... yet.

Let's meet in the parking lot, I will be near a grey Miata. We will walk by the river up and over the dam then through the bike/hike path, then get a little vitamin D along the shell elevated road to Bayshore path, then back to the parking lot. This should be 5 mile-ish.

You can do a 2 mile quick hike if you need to leave early, because we will pass near the parking lot at 2 miles.

Bring water or other hydration, snacks, whatever personal items needed.

Warning!! Lots of mosquitos in the wooded areas this time of year.

YOUR RSVP TO ATTEND A "SUNCOAST OUTDOORS " SPONSORED EVENT IS YOUR EXPRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF FULL PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR ALL ASSOCIATED RISKS.

Possible risks from participation include, but are not limited to:
Injury from a trip & fall, venomous snakes, stinging insects, venomous spiders, wildlife encounters, heat stroke, hypothermia, noxious vegetation, weather related injury, insect or airborne transmissible virus and disease, smoke inhalation, wildfire, falling trees.

NO BEGINNERS, PLEASE.
This event is for experienced paddlers that can paddle 6 miles with some boat traffic.

There are no rentals here.

This is a relaxed paddle.

This launch is not at the Nokomis Kayak launch. It's around 208 S Casey Key, Nokomis Fl. 34275 across the street from Shark Tooth Beach Concessions Stand. So, when you go over the Albee Rd. Bridge take a left on Casey Key Rd. go past the public parking lot look to the left. I will be on the left side on the Intercoastal side. I will have a YELLOW HARD HAT on my car to find me.
YOUR RSVP TO ATTEND A "SUNCOAST OUTDOORS " SPONSORED EVENT IS YOUR EXPRESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF FULL PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR ALL ASSOCIATED RISKS.
We will launch at 8am sharp. Let's paddle to
Snake Island for a swim and snorkeling before the big boats come in. From there, we will paddle on. I would like to stop sometime at Cactus Island for a short hike and those that don't want to can hang out on the beach. Just go with the flow and follow on a relaxed paddle.
Afterwards, for those that want to wet their whistle and have a bit at Pop's Sunset Grill 112 Circuit Rd. Nokomis Fl. 34275. 941-488-3177.

What to bring: lots of water, snack or lunch, whistle, lead line, kayak wheels, swim & snorkel gear. Everything else you should know as experienced paddlers. The Law- lifejacket, whistle. Hiking shoes???

NO-pets, kids, smoking, plus ones or guest on my events. Please reframe from talking about politics and religion on my events.

There are bathrooms across the street at the Shark Tooth Beach Concession Stand.

Info: Debbie Myers-text 941-993-5752 with your name.

## Details

Let's get to work! Suncoast Outdoors members greatly enjoy the use of this dual use (bike/hike) trail system along Morris Bridge Rd. It is maintained by SWAMP Club and Hillsborough County. We have been partnering with them for the past 2+ years.
Trail work may include:
• Cleaning and raking up fallen debris
• Trimming back overgrowth and deadfall
• Repairing hog damage, climbs and other damaged trail sections
You will need

• Loppers/ handsaws, rake, insect spray
• Proper work clothing including gloves and footwear
• Tools may be available for loan

Lunch will be provided.
Day use fee is waived for volunteers. You will sign a county waiver. In doing so you are covered under Hillsborough County workers comp in the event of a work related injury.