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Celebrate Trails Florahome

Gravel Rides by UnpavedAttitude and Paved Trail Rides

Celebrate Trails Florahome
21-22 April 2023


BENEFICIARY

Florahome Park and Heritage Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of Florahome’s natural beauty and heritage through the care of historic Palmetto Park and the Palatka-to-Lake-Butler Florahome Trailhead.

This trail event will support the restoration of Florahome’s historic club house, which was built in 1923 by a civic minded group of women.

Once restored Palmetto Hall will serve as a museum and venue for community and regional events. 61fc1b39ba699.jpg


Registration fees

🟥 Bartram Heritage Half Century Closed

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  • A scenic and historic route along the Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail from Florahome to Keystone Heights, back through Florahome to the east to Coventry Oaks Farm and Event Barn, then returning to Florahome.

    1. $30.00
      Feb 1 – Apr 7
    2. $40.00
      Apr 8 – Apr 22

🟦 15-miles | Gopher roll Closed

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  • 🟦 15 miles (rest stop) from Florahome to Twin Lakes Park and back. This ride will take you through the scenic countryside, views of wet prairies, and crosses the historic Bellamy Road corridor.

    1. $30.00
      Feb 1 – Apr 7
    2. $40.00
      Apr 8 – Apr 22

🟦 27-miles | Watoola Westward Closed

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  • 🟦 27 miles from Florahome to just west of Keystone Heights and back. This ride will take you through the scenic countryside, views of wet prairies, crosses the historic Bellamy Road corridor, and includes a visit to the historic town of Keystone Heights.

    1. $30.00
      Feb 1 – Apr 7
    2. $40.00
      Apr 8 – Apr 22

🟩 19-miles | Bartram Grey's Creek Closed

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  • 🟩 19 miles from Florahome to the Bartram Grey's Creek (Rice Creek) trail bridge and back. This ride will take you through the scenic countryside, views of wetlands, the Etoniah Creek State Forest, and a trail crossing of historic Rice Creek. On the west side of the trail bridge - look for the historic Bartram sign with QR code.

    1. $30.00
      Feb 1 – Apr 7
    2. $40.00
      Apr 8 – Apr 22

🟩 27-miles | Coventry Oaks Crossing Closed

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  • 🟩 27 miles from Florahome to the Coventry Oaks Farm (a charming event barn with a heart for community support) and back. This ride will take you through the scenic countryside, views of wetlands, the Etoniah Creek State Forest, trail crossing of the historic Rice Creek, and Coventry Oaks Farm.

    1. $30.00
      Feb 1 – Apr 7
    2. $40.00
      Apr 8 – Apr 22

🟫 100-miles | Sandy Chamois Gravel Closed

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  • This century Gravel Ride will be lead by UnpavedAttitude's Umberto Arnulfo and the route includes the Etoniah State Forest, Belmore State Forest, rural country sides of Putnam and Clay counties.

    1. $30.00
      Feb 1 – Apr 7
    2. $40.00
      Apr 8 – Apr 22

🟫 45-miles | Scrub Jay Gravel Closed

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  • A scenic UnpavedAttitude gravel bike ride of 45 miles from Florahome along the paved Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail into the heart of the Etoniah Creek and Belmore state forests.

    1. $30.00
      Feb 1 – Apr 7
    2. $40.00
      Apr 8 – Apr 22

🟫 20-miles | Turkey Gravel Closed

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  • A short 20 mile Gravel Ride. The route leaves Florahome on the paved Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail and traverses mild terrain in the scenic Etoniah Creek State Forest.

    1. $30.00
      Feb 1 – Apr 7
    2. $40.00
      Apr 8 – Apr 22

Saturday noon extra meal Closed

This registration option is for extra meals to be served in Florahome's Palmetto Park 11:30am to 1:30pm - in association with the bike rides for Celebrate Trails Florahome.

  1. $15.00

Friday night only - Palatka Trail Town and Bartram Frolic Ride Closed

This registration option is available for Friday afternoon only riders. Riders registered for the Saturday bike rides can participate in this ride at no additional charge and enjoy the Bartram Frolic living history exhibits at Palatka Waterfront Park - the center point of Palatka's Trail Town.

  1. $15.00

EVENT INFORMATON

COURSES

  • UnpavedAttitude Gravel rides are in and around the rural Florahome community, on the paved and shaded Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail and the Etoniah Creek and Belmore State Forests. We are providing a century (100mi), medium (45mi) and short (20mi) gravel route. UnpavedAttitude Gravel routes provide the riders with a mix of terrain and scenery in the rural farming and forestry community of Florahome and two state forests. RideWithGPS links will be provided closer to the event date.
  • Paved trail rides are out and back along the beautiful, paved and shaded Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail.

START LOCATION

  • Palmetto Park, Florahome, FL – 151 East Michigan Street, Florahome (SR 100, turn north on Coral Farms Road (flashing light), turn right onto Michigan, drive past the Methodist Church, next right is the park and trailhead entrance.

PRE-RIDE AMENITIES
Included at no charge for those registered for a Saturday bike rides - is Friday afternoon ride called - Palatka Trail Town and Bartram Frolic Bike Ride.

  • Palatka Trail Town and Bartram Frolic Bike Ride - Join us for a Friday afternoon, 5pm, Celebrate Trails kick-off at the Azalea City Brewing Co. (120 S. 7th St, Palatka) to learn what exciting things Palatka has to offer! Take a one hour guided cycling tour through historic downtown to view Palatka’s beautiful murals and visit the Bartram Frolic living history exhibits along Riverfront Park - the center point of Trail Town Palatka. Helmets are required for the ride

POST RIDE AMENITIES

  • Included in registration - BBQ Chicken dinner with sides and drink from 11:30am to 1:30pm (meal only option is available for $15)
  • Upbeat blues band between 11:30am to 1:30pm - Sweet William Trio. Bring a lawn chair for BBQ and Blues


FOR MORE INFORMATION

Email: bkmclane@yahoo.com (Kraig McLane)

Weather Cancellation Policies

This is a Rain or Shine event. No refunds or transfers.

In the event of inclement weather, emergency, or natural disaster, AWRC reserves the right to cancel or postpone the race. In the event of cancellation or postponement, there will be no refunds.

The safety of our participants and volunteers is our most important concern and if any of the threatening weather conditions are present the day of the event (tornado warning, tornado watch, thunderstorm, heavy rain or a hurricane decides to visit), the event may be delayed or canceled.

When weather conditions or other physical conditions present a danger to participants, such conditions fall under the label “acts of mother nature,” it will not result in refunding of any event entry fees or future event credits, since funds were already spent in preparation for your event day.

Event schedule

  • Fri, April 21, 2023 5:00 PM - Palatka Trail Town Reception and Bartram Frolic bike ride 5:00 pm
  • Sat, April 22, 2023 7:00 AM - Ride Start: 🟫 100-miles | Sandy Chamois Gravel
  • Sat, April 22, 2023 8:00 AM - Ride Start: All other routes
  • Sat, April 22, 2023 11:30 AM - Lunch (11:30 am - 1:30 pm)

Contact information

Event contact
Kraig McLane
Email
bkmclane@yahoo.com

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