Anclote Gulf Park Key Vista Nature Park (Corrected Date) Pasco Hiking Challenge

We’re wrapping up our Pasco County Hiking Challenge with a coastal favorite — Key Vista Nature Preserve — but with a small twist to make logistics easier and miles a little more satisfying.
Instead of parking at Key Vista, we’ll start at Anclote Gulf Park, which gives us:

• ✔️ More parking
• ✔️ Bathrooms
• ✔️ Connected trails
• ✔️ A slightly longer, more fun hike

Everyone wins.

📍 Meetup Location (Parking & Bathrooms):
Anclote Gulf Park
2305 Baillies Bluff Road
Holiday, FL 34691
📅 Date: Sunday, February 22
⏰ Start Time: 10:00 AM
🐕 Dogs are welcome! (on leash)
🥾 Trail Plan & Distance:

1. Key Vista Loop -1.7 miles (inside the preserve)
   🔗 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/florida/key-vista-loop
2. Anclote Gulf Park & Key Vista Nature Park Loop -2 miles
   🔗 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/florida/anclote-gulf-park-and-key-vista-nature-park-loop

This gives us a satisfying coastal hike that still counts for the Pasco County Hiking Challenge, with beautiful Gulf views, shaded sections, and a relaxed pace.
👟 What to bring:

• Water
• Sun protection
• Comfortable closed-toe shoes
• Dog essentials if you’re bringing your pup

This is a great “victory lap” hike — scenic, accessible, and low-stress — and a perfect way to check off the final challenge park together.

The turn in locations to complete the challenge are:

• Wesley Chapel Recreation Complex
  7727 Boyette Rd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
• J. Ben Harrill Recreation Complex (This is 6 minutes from our hike location so if you're done I would suggest turning it in after our hike.)
  2830 Gulf Trace Blvd, Holiday, FL, United States, 34691
• Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex
  3032 Collier Pkwy, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
• Veterans Memorial Park
  14333 Hicks Rd, Hudson, FL 34669