Hiking Spree - Hillsborough County

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Check HCFLGov.net for upcoming hikes. Access Hikers. Hkers may repeat any trail twice for credit provided hikes occur on
Hillsborough County

Hiking Spree

Nov. 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018 Recharge, Unwind, Relax... Take a Hike Florida Scrub Jay

Expolore the great outdoors of Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County Parks Hiking Spree

Hike at least 8 of 20 designated trails to earn a commemorative medallion or patch. Hike on your own or sign up for a guided event. Parks & Recreation

Visit HCFLGov.net/HikingSpree to register and for more information, or visit your local Hillsborough County recreation center.

Parks & Recreation

Hiking Spree

How it Works

Register online for the Hiking Spree at HCFLGov.net/HikingSpree. Complete a minimum of eight designated trails between November 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018. Some sites have entrance and parking fees. Participants may hike on their own, with family and friends, special interest groups, or through one of our guided park staff hikes. Check HCFLGov.net for upcoming hikes.

Access Hikers

Hkers may repeat any trail twice for credit provided hikes occur on different dates. Upon completion, please choose between a medallion or an official Access Hiker Patch.

Safety

Be sure to dress appropriately and bring plenty of water. Trail Classes: A-All Purpose B-Basic C-Primitive Ratings: 1-Easy, 2-Moderate, 3-Strenous (could include steep inclines)

Rewards

To receive your medallion or patch, bring your completed form to one of these Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation Centers by March 31, 2018: • All Peoples Life Center • Northdale • Brandon • Roy Haynes • Gardenville • Ruskin • Jackson Springs • Westchase Completed forms can also be delivered to Conservation Park Offices at Bell Creek Preserve. To receive your medallion or patch by mail, send your completed form with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

HCPRD Hiking Spree Bell Creek Regional Park Offices 10940 McMullen Road, Riverview, FL 33569 Name:________________________________________________________________________ Order Number:_____________________________________________________________ (can be found in your email receipt when you register)

County Park/Preserve

Check the trails you hike. Trail

Miles Class Rating

Alafia Scrub Nature Preserve 10243 Elbow Bend Road, Riverview

River Bend Trail

1.5

C

2

Alderman’s Ford Conservation Park 100 Alderman’s Ford Park Drive, Plant City

Two Rivers Loop Enchanted Forest Run (extension from Two Rivers Loop)

1.9

A

1

1.0

B

2

All Peoples Fitness Trail

.40

A

1

Nature Trail

4.1

C

3

East Loop

4.2

C

3

Gray Fox Fitness Trail

.75

A

1

Upper Tampa Bay Trail (North to Wilsky Road Trailhead

3.0

A

2

Nature Trail

.70

C

2

Singing Bluffs Trail

.70

C

3

Serenity Loop

.35

B

1

Nature Trail

3.5

C

3

Hammock Run or Boardwalk

2.1

A

2

Fish Hawk Trail North

3.0

C

3

Nature Trail

2.0

C

3

Owl Fitness Trail

.45

A

1

Upper Tampa Bay Trail (South to Ehrlich Road and return)

2.4

A

2

Quiet Pines Fitness Trail

1.2

A

1

Bobcat, Eagle and Otter Trails

1.7

B

1

Rolling Acres Fitness Trail

.40

A

2

All People’s Life Center 6105 E. Sligh Ave., Tampa Bell Creek Nature Preserve 10940 McMullen Road, Riverview Blackwater Creek Nature Preserve 2469 Patrinostro Road, Plant City Branchton Neighborhood Park 15498 Morris Bridge Road, Tampa Channel Park Trailhead 9201 W. Water Ave., Tampa Cockroach Bay Nature Preserve 3839 Gulf City Road, Ruskin Edward Medard Conservation Park 6140 Edward Medard Parkway, Plant City Eureka Springs Conservation Park 6400 Eureka Springs Road, Tampa Golden Aster Scrub Nature Preserve 12181 East Bay Road, Gibsonton Lettuce Lake Conservation Park 6920 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa Lithia Springs Conservation Park 3932 Lithia Springs Road, Lithia Lower Green Swamp Nature Preserve 3540 E Knights Griffin Road, Plant City Northdale Neighborhood Park 15550 Spring Pine Drive, Tampa Peterson Road Neighborhood Park Trailhead 8203 Peterson Road, Odessa Ruskin/Baudette Neighborhood Park 901 6th St. S.E., Ruskin Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park 8001 Double Branch Road, Tampa

Valrico Neighborhood Park 707 S. Miller Road, Valrico Hiker’s Choice

and return)

Anywhere, Earth

I certify that I have hiked a minimum of 8 of the trails listed above and would like to receive my (check only one) ___ Brass Medallion or ___ Patch. Signature ________________________________________________________________________ Date_______________________