You may have heard of the Tail of the Dragon ride, but here in Florida we have the Tail of the Gecko. On a smaller scale, our Tail is just as nice with a lot less traffic. Winding curves through lush foliage, this ride won’t disappoint. As you head further north, you will come upon a nice canopy road (Jameson Rd) that is in total shade for about 3 miles. After you come out from this beautiful road, the overlook is upon rolling valleys of green meadowlands. Head further north and it’s time for lunch. What better place to go to after a great scenic ride than the new Uncle Mikes Smokehouse, which just opened in Plant City. Hog Heaven awaits you at this grand opening event.
Tail Of The Gecko To Uncle Mike’s Ride
(56.5 mi – 1 hr 33 min)Starting in Parrish
Head east on FL-62 E (14.1 mi)
Left onto Bunker Hill Rd (1.0 mi)
Left Taylor Grade Rd (4.9 mi)
Becomes Keene Rd (2.5 mi)
Slight Right Grange Hall Loop (4.3 mi)
Left FL-674 (1.8 mi)
Right Owens Rd (2.7 mi)
Right Sweat Loop Rd (0.2 mi)
Stay Left on Sweat Loop Rd
Right CR-672 (4.3 mi)
Left CR-39 (3.3 mi)
Right Jameson (3.2 mi)
Left Walter Hunter Rd (1.0 mi)
Right Virgil Hall Rd (1.8 mi)
Left E Keysville Rd (5.5 mi)
Cross CR-640/Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Continue on E Keysville Rd
Right Henry George Rd (2.9 mi)
Left Old Hopewell Rd (1.0 mi)
Right CR-39 (0.6 mi)
Right FL-60 E (0.1 mi)
To Uncle Mikes on the left.
Tail Of The Gecko To Uncle Mike’s Ride