🌿 Cockroach Bay Nature Preserve – Horseshoe Crab Hustle Trail - 1.7 miles

# 🌿 Cockroach Bay Nature Preserve – Horseshoe Crab Hustle Trail

📅 Saturday, January 31st
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Cockroach Bay Nature Preserve
📏 Distance: ~1.7 miles
⬆️ Terrain: Flat, primitive trail (Class C)
🐾 Dogs: Allowed, leashed
💲 Parking: Very limited — see note below
Join us for an afternoon hike at Cockroach Bay Nature Preserve, one of Hillsborough County’s most beautiful coastal habitats. We’ll be hiking the Horseshoe Crab Hustle trail, a short and scenic loop featuring wetlands, mangroves, and open coastal views. It’s a great late-day hike and perfect for all experience levels.

### 🌱 What to Expect

• A short, relaxed 1.7-mile hike
• Primitive trail with uneven and sometimes wet areas
• Mix of sun, open views, and coastal wildlife
• Laid-back, friendly group vibe

### 🎒 What to Bring

• Water
• Closed-toe shoes
• Sun protection
• Bug spray
• Optional: camera/binoculars

### 🚗 Important Parking Note

Parking at Cockroach Bay is very limited, so carpooling is highly recommended.
If you are riding with someone else, you do NOT need to RSVP for your guest — only the driver should RSVP.

### 📍 Where We’re Meeting

We’ll meet near the small parking area by the boat ramp at the west end of Cockroach Bay Rd. Please arrive a few minutes before 3:00 PM so we can start together.
Come enjoy a beautiful coastal preserve, fresh air, and good company as we check off another trail!