Tampa Hiking Meetup Group

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 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 nice way to ease into the evening.
New faces, dogs, and friendly company are welcome!

Saturday Morning Hike – Dames Caves & Lizzie Heart Sink Loop 🥾
Join us on Saturday, June 13th as we explore one of Florida's most unique hiking destinations: Dames Caves and the Lizzie Heart Sink Loop in the Citrus Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest.
📍 Meeting Location:
10701 S Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461
🥾 Distance: Approximately 4 miles
🌲 Difficulty: Moderate
⏱️ Estimated Hiking Time: 1.5–2 hours
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Dogs welcome on leash
This trail features some of Florida's most interesting geological features, including limestone caves, sinkholes, rolling terrain, and shaded forest paths. We'll visit the famous Dames Caves and Lizzie Heart Sink while enjoying a scenic loop through the forest. The trail can be uneven in places with exposed roots and rocky sections, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
What to bring:
• Plenty of water
• Bug spray
• Flashlight or headlamp if you'd like to explore the caves
• Closed-toe hiking shoes
• Snacks if desired
Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start on time. As always, no one gets left behind, and hikers of all experience levels are welcome as long as you're comfortable with a moderate 4-mile hike.

Saturday Morning Hike – Dames Caves & Lizzie Heart Sink Loop 🥾
Join us on Saturday, June 13th as we explore one of Florida's most unique hiking destinations: Dames Caves and the Lizzie Heart Sink Loop in the Citrus Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest.
📍 Meeting Location:
10701 S Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461
🥾 Distance: Approximately 4 miles
🌲 Difficulty: Moderate
⏱️ Estimated Hiking Time: 1.5–2 hours
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Dogs welcome on leash
This trail features some of Florida's most interesting geological features, including limestone caves, sinkholes, rolling terrain, and shaded forest paths. We'll visit the famous Dames Caves and Lizzie Heart Sink while enjoying a scenic loop through the forest. The trail can be uneven in places with exposed roots and rocky sections, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
What to bring:
• Plenty of water
• Bug spray
• Flashlight or headlamp if you'd like to explore the caves
• Closed-toe hiking shoes
• Snacks if desired
Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start on time. As always, no one gets left behind, and hikers of all experience levels are welcome as long as you're comfortable with a moderate 4-mile hike.

### After Work Walkabout: Town ’N Country Greenway

Join us for an after-work walk on the Town ’N Country Greenway.
This is an easy, paved out-and-back route that is approximately 4.2 miles total. It’s a good weekday option for stretching our legs after work while still keeping the route simple and straightforward.
Time: 6:00 PM
Distance: Approximately 4.2 miles
Route: Out and back
Attendance limit: 20 people
Parking / Meeting Spot:
Parking for day-use hiking is at the Memorial Trailhead of the Upper Tampa Bay Trail:
7499 Montague Street
Tampa, FL 33635
Please note: The Memorial Trailhead is south of the school, not directly in front of the preserve gate. There is a $2 fee to park there.
Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start walking promptly at 6:00 PM.
Bring water, comfortable walking shoes, and anything else you need for a warm evening walk. As always, check the weather before heading out.