Sunset Watching & Supermoon bike ride on Casey Key (14.4 miles r/t)

About this event

This will be a special night out if weather permits! Join us for sunset watching and a bike ride not only at full moon, but even better at "Beaver" Supermoon! Native Americans named the moon "Beaver Moon" because this time of the year is when beavers finish building their winter dams and lodges before the local water freezes. You can park your car at the southern end of South Casey Key Road. Keep in mind that the parking lot is substantially smaller than it used to be, so if you can't find a spot use the next one closest to the jetty. We will meet at North Jetty Beach at 05:00 PM for sunset watching. We will be sitting somewhere close to the jetty. Bring along beach chairs or blankets, snacks and drinks if you like. Sunset will be at 05:35 PM. The Supermoon will rise at about the same time. After sunset we will return to our cars, store our belongings and get on the bikes. The moon should be bright by then (depending on weather conditions). We will start our ride once it is dark outside, latest at around 06:15 PM. Beachgoers will be gone by then and traffic will be very light, making it very safe to ride in the dark with our bike lights on. We will be highly visible, even from a long distance. The ride will take us to the north end of Casey Key where Stephen King has his property. Once there, we will turn around and head to the parking lot at Casey Key's Fish House. We should be able to enjoy the supermoon and its reflexion over the Intracoastal Waterway. After the break we will ride back to the North Jetty parking lot facing the moon. Total distance will be 14.4 miles, enough for a little exercise. Don't forget to bring along sufficient water and your bike lights. A lock won't be necessary. Check your bikes (and lights) before the ride. As always, if you have questions or need directions, you can contact us at (917)774-0941.