Biweekly Hike and Vegan Eats: Hillsborough River State Park → Divine Leaf Vegan
Details
What to expect
Join Florida Voices for Animals for a refreshing biweekly hike/nature walk followed by a community meal at a local vegan spot. This series helps us:
- Connect with like-minded people
- Support vegan restaurants (many are closing)
- Boost physical and mental health in a fun, low-pressure way
Event plan
Start time: 8:00 AM sharp
1) Meet & greet at parking lot P3 (8:00–8:15 AM)
Quick intros and route overview.
2) Group hike and walk (8:15–10:30 AM)
We’ll hike the Baynard Trail and Seminole Trail at Hillsborough River State Park. Baynard Trail is about 1.1 miles and Seminole Trail about 3.2 miles, so expect roughly 4.3–4.5+ miles total depending on connectors/access route. Pace will be easy-to-moderate, with regroup points so nobody gets left behind.
3) Vegan restaurant hangout (around 11:00 AM)
After the hike, we’ll drive about 20 minutes to Divine Leaf Vegan for food and community time. The restaurant is at 1821 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544, inside Nutrition S’Mart.
Details
📅 Date: Apr 12, 2026
⏰ Meet time: 8:00 AM (please arrive a few minutes early)
🅿️ Parking/Entry: $6 per vehicle (2–8 people); $4 single-occupant vehicle; $2 for pedestrians/cyclists/additional passengers
💳 Florida State Parks Annual Pass (optional): $60 Individual / $120 Family
🥾 Trail Location: Hillsborough River State Park (Parking lot P3)
🏠 Address: 15402 US-301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592
📍 Trail map link: https://www.floridastateparks.org/sites/default/files/media/file/Hillsborough%20Map.pdf
🚻 Restrooms: Public restroom facilities are available in several areas around the park; one public hiking source notes a restroom near the suspension bridge and Parking lot P3.
🅿️ Closest parking: Parking Lot 3 is closest.
🍽️ Restaurant: Divine Leaf Vegan
🏠 Address: 1821 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
📍 Restaurant link: https://divineleafvegan.net/
🚗 Drive time from trail to restaurant: ~20 minutes
What to bring
Water, comfortable shoes, sunscreen/bug spray, and anything you need for the weather.
Notes
Please RSVP so we can estimate restaurant seating.
Participants join at their own risk; follow trail rules and be respectful to wildlife.
Conversation about veganism/animal advocacy is welcome, we keep it respectful and inviting.
If required, I can be reached on +1 813 368 6122
See you on the trail and at the table 🌱🥾