Happy Wanderers (Port Orange) Walking Meetup

Join us and visit the Manatees in Blue Spring State Park! No tent set-up this year - we'll operate registration from an SUV-tailgate in the parking area - per normal Sunday walks.

BE ADVISED - arrive early (park opens at 8 a.m.) as the park will be crowded later and parking may fill up fast, even though it is not festival weekend.

Guided 5k or 10k walks will start at 9:00AM, or you may walk on your own at your own pace. Maps & directions are available, BUT - some areas of the trail around the springs' boardwalks may still be closed due to ongoing upgrades. Group leaders will have to detour around these.

This is the largest spring on the St. Johns River and is a designated Manatee Refuge during the winter, home to a growing population of the West Indian Manatee.

Trails include park trails, maintenance roads, campground areas and of course, the extensive boardwalks around the springs themselves. Except for the boardwalks in the immediate area of the springs, the walks are NOT wheelchair accessible.

Event cost is $4 for those 12yrs old and older. Children (all minors) must be accompanied by an adult. IVV event/distance credit will be offered.

DIRECTIONS: 2100 W French Ave. Orange City, FL. From I-4 W, exit 114 (large brown sign for Blue Spring State Park); SR 472 W 3.1 miles; US 17-92 S. 1.7 miles; right on West French. 2.0 miles, left to Park. From I-4 E, exit 111B, W on Saxon. 1.3 miles; right on Enterprise one mile; right on US 17-92 two miles; left on West French two miles, left to Park.

After paying SP entrance fee ($6 car w/2+ people, $4 alone) drive straight in to furthest parking area by following signs for boat ramp area.

Trail is rated 1B and is 60% shaded. Recommend good walking/hiking shoes, sunscreen and carrying water. Walk on paved park road, unpaved campground road, service road, hiking trail, Blue Run and Spring boardwalk(s) where manatees are present in colder winter months.

The event fee on this walk supports our club and AVA: America's Walking Club! Both are registered 501c.(3) non-profit organizations.

Join the Happy Wanderers for a group "fun walk" of club members and Meet-Up participants. This is a non-competitive walk for fun or for fitness!

Registration begins 30 minutes before the start time. Look for a group gathering in the main parking area and the large green club banner with Happy Wanderers logo! This walk includes mostly sidewalks in the local neighborhood along A1A and the Halifax River and is wheelchair accessible.

The walk is open to the public and newcomer's are Welcome!! There is No Cost for this event.

Join club members for a meal after the walk at a local restaurant.

Join the Happy Wanderers for these AVA-sanctioned 5km (3.1 miles) or 10km (6.2 miles) group walks in beautiful downtown Sanford, FL.

You may walk with the group or at your own pace. Maps and Directions are provided for the trails. Registration starts 30 minutes prior and the cost is $4.00 for participants 12yrs old or older. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Volksmarchers will receive AVA credit for this event.

The walk is rated 1A (flat & easy), it is on sidewalks through the Historic District including residential streets, parks and the downtown shopping / main street area. This walk is suitable for wheelchairs/strollers. Pets are allowed but must be leashed.

Join the Happy Wanderers for a group walk of club members and Meet-Up participants. This is a non-competitive walk for fun and fitness! We'll cover ~3 miles in our-hour long walk. The walk is on paved trails or sidewalks and is generally suitable for wheelchair access.

Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. Look for a group gathering at the pavilion and the large green club banner with Happy Wanderers logo!

The walk is open to the public and newcomer's are Welcome!! There is No Cost for this event.

Join club members for a meal after the walk at a local restaurant, depending on the status of the pandemic.