Tampa Hiking Meetup Group

## Northwest Equestrian Park

Tuesday, April 7 6:15 PM
10711 South Mobley Road, Odessa, FL

We’ll be hiking the Northwest Equestrian Park Trail (~2.5 miles, easy)—a loop through hardwood swamps, marsh areas, and oak hammocks.

### Details

• Distance: ~2.5 miles
• Difficulty: Easy
• Terrain: Flat, natural surface
• Estimated time: ~45–60 minutes

### Good to Know

• Multi-use trail (hikers and horseback riders)
• Some areas may be wet or muddy
• We’ll be following the AllTrails map https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/florida/northwest-equestrian-park-trail

### Bring

Water, bug spray, comfortable walking shoes

### Parking

We’ll meet at the main parking area off South Mobley Road. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start on time.

After Work Walkabout – Rowlett Park
📍 Location: 2401 E Yukon St, Tampa, FL 33604
🕡 Start Time: 6:00 PM
🚶‍♀️ Distance: 1.1~2 miles (loop with optional extensions)
🌿 Difficulty: Easy
💵 Cost: Free

Join us for an early evening stroll through the peaceful and shady trails of Rowlett Park. This beautiful city park offers paved walking loops, towering oaks, and quiet views of the Hillsborough River—perfect for unwinding after the workday.
We'll meet at 6:00 PM near Shelter #218, close to the main entrance and parking area. From there, we’ll take a 2-mile loop at a relaxed, steady pace.
☀️ Note:
Sunset is just after 7:30 PM, so we’ll finish with time to spare. Please arrive on time so we can make the most of the daylight.
🧢 Bring water, bug spray, and wear comfortable walking shoes. This is a great low-pressure walk for all experience levels—and a nice way to ease into the evening.
New faces, dogs, and friendly company are welcome!

## Sydney Dover Conservation Park – Afternoon Hike

Saturday, April 11
2:30 PM
Sydney Dover Conservation Park, Dover, FL
475 N Dover Rd, Dover, FL 33527

We’ll be hiking the Sydney Dover Conservation Park Trail (~4.5 miles, easy)—a shaded loop through pine flatwoods and natural areas.

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/florida/sydney-dover-conservation-park-trail

### Details

• Distance: ~4.5 miles
• Difficulty: Easy
• Terrain: Flat, natural surface
• Estimated time: ~1–1.5 hours

### Good to Know

• Afternoon start—plan for warmer temperatures
• Some sections may be wet or muddy
• Limited shade in parts of the trail
• This is a trail that is shared with horses.
• Leashed dogs are allowed.

### Bring

Water, bug spray, sunscreen, good walking shoes

### Parking

We’ll meet at the main parking area inside Sydney Dover Conservation Park. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start on time.