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By Times staff writer Bike, paddle or walk at Swamp StompCHASSAHOWITZKA -- The second annual Swamp Stomp, a wilderness biking and canoeing event, will be Saturday at Spirit Springs. The Swamp Stomp includes a 30-kilometer bike loop, 5- and 10-K runs through state preserve lands and a 16-K kayak or canoe paddle along the Chassahowitzka River. Canoe launches will be from Spirit Springs. The Eco-Challenge 1 comprises the 10-K run and 16-K paddle. Eco-Challenge 2 is a 10-K run and 30-K bike ride. A 4-mile guided nature walk begins and ends on Burnt Bridge Road. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge. Visit the Refuge Center offices at 1502 Kings Bay Drive for more details, call 795-6326 or e-mail fcnwr@nccentral.net or lotus@xtalwind.net.
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