West Orange Trail

Using up the last three hours of daylight yesterday riding the West Orange Trail provided a surprisingly different perspective on a very familiar route. Fewer other riders than on morning excursions, more families riding or walking together, and then there was a large turtle crossing the trail as the light began to fade. Sunset saw lots of young children getting their last sorties in on skates or small bicycles at Winter Garden Station as parents began loading up the cars.

The Chiefland Leg

Another beautiful day on the Nature Coast State Trail was almost completely hidden from the sun as strong, southerly breezes pushed a sky full of clouds past the tree tops scattering leaves and acorns across the pavement rendering it impossible to overtake other visitors by surprise. There were several other cyclists, many hikers, and a few pets out enjoying the luxury of this fine final Friday in 2019.