Coffeeneuring Stop #8: Dwarf Cypress Boardwalk in Tate's Hell Swamp

OK, so last year's last last documented coffeeneuring ride was through a hurricane disaster area.  The only way to top that this year was to take a trip into Hell – specifically, Tate's Hell Swamp – all for a cup of coffee.  Onward to the details and pictures.

1. where: Dwarf Cypress boardwalk in Tate's Hell Swamp, just east of Eastpoint FL

2. date: 11/29/21

3. what: Honduran dark roast, brewed in a French press and brought in a thermos

4. notes: Mid-50's clear late fall weather.  The gravel roads were dry without being dusty.  After months of around-town riding, it felt great to get out on open roads and spin.

5. distance: 15 total miles: 6 out, 9 back on a slightly different route

Let's have the pictures, with a few short notes at the bottom.  Click to embiggen, if so inclined.

This way to coffee.

Even here, a divine light still shines on the gravel bike.  Note the boardwalk in the background.

Out on the boardwalk, up in the treetops.  The trees are about 15' high.

Note how much higher the pine trees in the background are.

Even the ditches are pretty out here.

If the locale seems familiar, it's been blogged several times before: July 2019 (look at all that green!), January 2021, and March 2021.  It's always a good place to visit, whether via bike or car.

And that concludes The 2021 Coffeeneuring Challenge, themed c+1.  What will 2022 bring?  Stay tuned, we'll find out.