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Hike or Bike the Coast to Coast Connector Trail - May 2nd

A rare opportunity to hike or cycle what will become a key segment of the Coast to Coast Connector in

Brevard. The approximately seven-mile stretch, when complete in early 2017, will become part of the future East Central Florida Regional Rail Trail and, eventually, be part of a paved trail linking the Gulf Coast with the Atlantic Ocean.

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Air date 4/13/15 Katrina Morrell, Communications Specialist Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization and Norman Moody, Reporter -Florida Today outline the 2nd Hike or Bike Event.

Availability is limited and pre-registration is required.

There are two Saturdays to choose from — April 4 and May 2.

This trail, which runs through pine flatwoods and hammocks, is not yet open to the public. Participants will meet at the Harry T. and Harriet V. Moore Memorial Park at 2180 Freedom Ave. in Mims. A bus will transport participants and mountain bikes to the north end of the trail and will return participants to the Moore Center once they have reached the end of the trail segment. The first bus departs at 7:30 a.m.; the second group at 10 a.m. The last is at 12:30 p.m. All participants must ride the bus.

PLEASE NOTE: The Rail Trail is not yet constructed and, at present, is a sandy, uneven and isolated corridor with no road access. There are no facilities. Standing water is likely in a few places, and participants may expect to get wet. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory, and cyclists must wear a helmet.

In the case of rain, April 11 and May 9 have been set as alternate dates.

Registration is at the Brevard County north parks website. Scroll down to "Space Coast Connector Hike or Bike." The cost is $18. Funds go to support trail maintenance.

For more information or questions, reach out to FLORIDA TODAY at facebook.com/MobilizeBrevard

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Terri Wright held the position of General Manager at WFIT from 1998-2023.