Leaving those with other things to do in Plant City, Eddie Richter, Boyd Harrell and I headed north en route to the Ozello Trail and Peck's Old Port Cove. By the time we reached San Antonio, our tires were warmed enough to take on Jessamine Road which is always a fun ride. We then rode on to Spring Lake, then Brooksville. Traveling north out of Brooksville on Citrus Way, Eddie fired up his CB and began talking about someplace on our route that he had always wanted to investigate. As he was not exactly sure where it was, I had him take the lead. After much searching, he pulled off the highway somewhere just north of Stage Coach Trail. The street sign said Lone Ct. and Lecanto Hwy., but the closest I could see to Lone Ct. was a cow path.
They could not have meant this trail. It is listed as Trail 22 on the map.
Anyway, Eddie told us there were caves down this forest trail and he set off to find them.
They could not have meant this trail. It is listed as Trail 22 on the map.
Anyway, Eddie told us there were caves down this forest trail and he set off to find them.
After a long walk in the woods, we found the first cave and Eddie immediately headed down into it.
Boyd and I quickly followed him down into the cave where we examined some modern day cave art.
Now, the cave did continue underground for some ways, but the passages seemed a little restricted for men of stature such as ourselves, so we exited the way we came to explore from above. In Many places, the caves have collapsed leaving them exposed to the sky.
You know Boyd. He can never be satisfied with a normal picture. Here he is videoing the photographer.
Making our way back to the trail head we located our waiting steeds and prepared to complete the trip to Ozello.
The rest of the trip to Peck's via the Ozello Trail was fairly uneventful. The Trail was as beautiful and challenging as ever. Lunch at Peck's was the usual excellent fare. Then came the ride out. One of the best things about going to Peck's is that you get to ride the Ozello Trail in both directions.We took the opportunity on the way home to have a little more fun on Hayman, Bayhead and Bellamy Brothers Roads.
We eventually had to call the day to a close, but not without a stop to see Eddie's new Boat. I hope this thing brings Eddie and I a lot of future fun.
See you all soon,Gunny
Ride with Pride
Not All Who Wander are Lost
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