The 2025-2026 Hiking Spree has trails for novice and repeat trekkers.
Get up, get out, and get on a (different) trail! The annual Hillsborough County Hiking Spree is celebrating 10 years with a unique lineup of trails. People with varying abilities and skills may choose among paths ranging from wide, paved walkways to rugged trails through dense woods.
Participants may hike on their own, with a group, and even with their pets. Hike at least eight of the designated trails before March 31, and when you're done, complete the online hiking completion form. Bring your confirmation email to a designated location and pick up your official Hiking Spree medallion, patch, or dog bandana. The American Alligator is featured on all three. One hike may be anywhere of your choosing.
There is a hiking spree experience for everyone. Here are some recommendations.
Neighborhood parks
Boyette Springs Park - Blackbird Fitness Trail
10419 Deepbrook Dr., Riverview, FL 33569
- Length: 0.75 miles
- Class: A – All-Purpose
- Rating: 2 - Moderate
- Pet friendly: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Stephen J. Wortham Park - Bluestem Hiking Trail
12108 Rhodine Rd., Riverview, FL 33547
- Length: 1.4 miles
- Class: B - Basic
- Rating: 2 - Moderate
- Pet friendly: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible: No
Conservation parks
Northwest Equestrian Park - Pony Express
10711 South Mobley Rd., Odessa, FL 33556
- Length: 2.46 miles
- Class: C - Primitive
- Rating: 3 - Strenuous
- Pet friendly: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible: No
Lettuce Lake Conservation Park - Hammock Run
6920 Fletcher Ave., Tampa, FL 33637
- Length: 1.26 miles
- Class: A – All-Purpose
- Rating: 2 - Moderate
- Pet friendly: Yes (No dogs on boardwalk)
- Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Nature preserves
Upper Little Manatee River Corridor Nature Preserve - 579 Trailhead – Tributary Trail
2608 S. County Road 579, Wimauma, FL 33598
- Length: 2.75 miles
- Class: C - Primitive
- Rating: 3 - Strenuous
- Pet friendly: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible: No
Bell Creek Nature Preserve – Tortoise Burrow Trail
10940 McMullen Rd., Riverview, FL 33569
- Length: 4.6 miles
- Class: C - Primitive
- Rating: 3 - Strenuous
- Pet friendly: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible: No
State parks and other trails
Alafia River State Park – Lonesome Lake Loop
14326 S. County Road 39, Lithia FL 33547
- Length: 1.47 miles
- Class: B - Basic
- Rating: 2 - Moderate
- Pet friendly: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible: No