What we’re about
- Suncoast Outdoors is a hiking and camping group at its core. Throughout the year, we do many day hikes as well as a number of overnight backpacking trips- in Florida and out of state. We host many paddling and casual cycling events! We do group camp outings as well.
- Suncoast Outdoors has activities for the beginner/intermediate, the experienced long distance trekker, and everyone in between.
- Suncoast Outdoors Event Hosts share a deep well of experience within our ranks. We are happy to share this with the outdoor community.
- Suncoast Outdoors is for those who share our passion for the great outdoors, and want to experience the benefits that being actively immersed in nature provide.
- Suncoast Outdoors is family friendly. We encourage youngsters to join and get outside with us.
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.
If you bring a guest who is not currently a member of Suncoast Outdoors, you have assumed such liability for that guest. Your guest is free to join our group and register individually, thereby releasing you from any such liability.
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, drowning
Currently, Suncoast Outdoors has NO annual membership fee. We collect NO per event fees. On occasion we will ask for donations to offset out of pocket costs associated with particular events. If you have any questions or need any further information, please feel free to reach out to me.
Sincerely,
Lenny
lenny.d.chew@gmail.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- HangCon 2025! The LARGEST hammock gathering in the country! Fun, Food & Friends❗Florida Sand Music Ranch, Brooksville, FL
📣 Registration is now open!
## Save the Date! 15 th Annual HANGCON FESTIVAL 2025❗ https://www.hangcon.com/
WHEN:
Thurs. Jan. 15 thru Mon, Jan.20, 2025. The official first day is Friday the 16th. Join in for one or all of the days.
WHERE:
Florida Sand Music Ranch
85 Myers Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602
WHAT:
Plan on a weekend of outdoor fun, fellowship, gear showing, DIY classes, campfire stories, meeting new friends, cast iron cookery, and as always,🌭🍔🧇🥞🍗🥓.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, YOU MUST REGISTER DIRECTLY WITH HANGCON. You will be notified when registration is open.This is a hammocking event but they allow tents as a courtesy. Be forewarned! They will try to convert you. 😉 (but in a nice way)
We will be hosting a group event hike Saturday morning Jan. 17th.
It will be 5 miles or less. Details TBD
Last year's event - HangCon 2024 - 😎Joint Hike with HangCon Fest! 5 Miles Along the River at Ridge Manor!🤗Florida Trail Withlacoochee State Trail - Ridge Manor Trailhead, Brooksville, FL
Dec. 20th update! The trail has been cleared so we are a "go"
We are going on a 5 mile loop hike Saturday morning, January 18, 2025. This will be a joint hike with special guests from the HangCon Festival at Florida Sand Music Ranch that weekend. https://hangcon.com/Meet at 8:30 with a planned start time of 9:am.
Map from Florida Sand Music Ranch to Ridge Manor: https://bit.ly/3mcZ2kP
General map of Ridge Manor Trailhead: https://bit.ly/3p1x0dS
Start time may be a bit of a moving target as we have our guests from HangCon shuttling over. Patience everyone!
Bring proper footwear....flip flops won't work.. Also bring water or other hydration. This is a really nice trail. It is managed and maintained by the Florida Forest Service.
Quote from WILLIAM BARTRAM, Colonial naturalist and botanist, commenting on Florida's natural splendor during his exploration in the pre Revolutionary mid 1700's.
He wrote much about Payne's Prairie and has been described as "the first naturalist who penetrated the dense tropical forests of Florida"
"Whilst I, continually impelled by a restless spirit of curiosity, in pursuit of new productions of nature, my chief happiness consisted in tracing and admiring the infinite power, majesty, and perfection of the Great Almighty Creator"
Travels of William Bartram © 1928 🌿🍃 - 🌴SECOND PART: 🦌 Myakka River State Park🐊 South Entrance.Myakka River State Park, Sarasota, FL
**What**🌴 6 Mile Walkabout into the Woods🦌Myakka River State Park🐊
**When** Saturday January 18th. 9:30am - 1:30pm
**Where** Myakka River State Park South Entrance, (Main entrance)
13208 State Park
State Road 72
Sarasota Fl, 34241You must be an experienced hiker, who can hike 6 miles, more or less, at a relaxed pace.
We will meet at the RIGHT PARKING LOT after the Ranger Station at
9:30 am. I will have a YELLOW HARD HAT on the hood of my car.Entrance fee to Myakka River State Park is $4.00 for 1 person and $6.00 for 2 people or more. You can prepay online: Florida State Park day pass
This will be the SECOND PART OF MAYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK. We will be starting our event at the South Entrance, hiking about 6 miles more or less into the beautiful woods. Your feet may get wet and muddy. If you are in a hurry to get this event over with or have someplace to go, this event may not be for you.
What to bring: Whistle, walking stick, lots of water, snack or lunch. If you are one of those people that bugs like, you know what to bring.
Long pants are recommended.Please NO pets 🐊, children🐊, or smoking🚭. Please reframe from talking about Religion or Politics.
If you have any questions or comments, please text me with your name at 941-993-5752.
