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
[email protected]
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 12.4.2024 The Never Annual Cross Florida Greenway Camping weekendShangrila Campgrounds, Ocala, FL
Reservation Notes:
1. You most make your own camping reservations.
2. If you are a Florida resident you can make reservations at a FL State Park 10 months prior to your arrival date.
3. Reserving campsites at Shangri-la Trailhead and Campground; When asked "What type of site are you looking for?" select "Equestrian Camping."I will be camping four nights at Shangri-La State Park (Florida State Parks - Florida State Parks Reservation System) on site 005 beginning December 4, 2024, and leading day hikes along the Cross Florida Greenway each day from Thursday to Saturday. How many days you camp is completely up to you. Make reservations for the whole time, stay only a night or two.
There is no RSVP required for this event. However, you can RSVP to let others know you are considering attending this event.
See you on the trail!
Tom O'skiASSUMPTION OF RISK
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, noxious vegetation, weather related injury, insect or airborne transmissible virus and disease, smoke inhalation, wildfire, falling trees.This list is not all inclusive.
- 12/05/2024 Cross Florida Greenway Land Bridge to Santos; 9 miles +/-Florida Trail Land Bridge Trailhead, Ocala, FL
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
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, noxious vegetation, weather related injury, insect or airborne transmissible virus and disease, smoke inhalation, wildfire, falling trees.
This list is not all inclusive.This hike is the first of four hikes included with the Suncoast Outdoors Meetup event "12.04.2024 The Never Annual Cross Florida Greenway Camping Weekend."
There are no day use or parking fees at this trailhead. Water and bathrooms are available at the trailhead.
This hike will be a 4 hour +/- leisurely paced lollipop route of about 9 miles +/-.
We will meet at the Land Bridge trailhead parking area no later than 8:45 a.m. At 9:00 a.m. we will shuttle hikers to the Santos trailhead; about a five-mile drive. From there we will hike west. We will pass by the Land Bridge trailhead and continue for another mile or so until reaching the Land Bridge. After a short break we will backtrack to the Land Bridge trailhead parking area. Drivers that shuttled hikers to the Santos trailhead will need to be returned to their vehicles.
Make sure to:
wear proper hiking footwear and clothing
adequate quantity of water. 2 quarts or 2 liters highly recommended
bug spray/sunscreen
food/snacks(813) 376-5040 day of the hike.
Complete Greenway 3 pages.pdf (floridastateparks.org)
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, Florida - American Trails - 12/06/2024 Cross Florida Greenway Shangri-La to Ross Prairie 9 miles +/-Shangrila Campgrounds, Ocala, FL
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
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, noxious vegetation, weather related injury, insect or airborne transmissible virus and disease, smoke inhalation, wildfire, falling trees.
This list is not all inclusive.This hike is the shorter of two hikes on Friday. Both hikes begin at the same trailhead and at the same time.
There are no day use or parking fees at this trailhead. Water and bathrooms are available at the trailhead.
This will be a 4 hour +/- leisurely paced hike of about 9 miles +/-.
We will meet at the Shangri-La trailhead parking area no later than 8:45 a.m.
12788 SW 69th Ct, Ocala, FL 34473
https://goo.gl/maps/vdWvsxbF6o4Swm6a6
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/shangri-la-trailhead-campground
(352) 347-1163We will step out 9:00 a.m. heading west until reaching the Ross Prairie Loop trail intersect. Along the way we will pass by the elephants. We will then continue the Loop trail to the Ross Prairie trailhead. After a short break at Ross Prairie, we will continue again on the Loop trail for about another mile before beginning to work our way back to Shangri-La.
Make sure to:
wear proper hiking footwear and clothing
adequate quantity of water. 2 quarts or 2 liters highly recommended
bug spray/sunscreen
food/snacks(813) 376-5040 day of the hike.
Complete Greenway 3 pages.pdf (floridastateparks.org)
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, Florida - American Trails - 12/06/2024 Shangri-La to Stonehenge of the Cross Florida Greenway 14+/- miles.Shangrila Campgrounds, Ocala, FL
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
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, noxious vegetation, weather related injury, insect or airborne transmissible virus and disease, smoke inhalation, wildfire, falling trees.
This list is not all inclusive.This hike is the longer of two hikes on Friday. Both hikes begin at the same trailhead and at the same time.
There are no day use or parking fees at this trailhead. Water and bathrooms are available at the trailhead.
This will be a 6 hour +/- leisurely paced hike of about 14 miles +/-.
We will meet at the Shangri-La trailhead parking area no later than 8:45 a.m.
12788 SW 69th Ct, Ocala, FL 34473
https://goo.gl/maps/vdWvsxbF6o4Swm6a6
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/shangri-la-trailhead-campground
(352) 347-1163See the Shangri La to Ross Prairie hike description for description of the first few miles of this hike. After reaching Ross Prairie we will continue to he Stonehenge of the Cross Florida Greenway. After a short break at there we will return to Shangri-La trailhead the way we came.
Make sure to:
wear proper hiking footwear and clothing
adequate quantity of water. 2 quarts or 2 liters highly recommended
bug spray/sunscreen
food/snacks(813) 376-5040 day of the hike.
Complete Greenway 3 pages.pdf (floridastateparks.org)
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, Florida - American Trails
