Little Manatee River State Park - Hiking Spree - 4 miles

# 🌿 Little Manatee River State Park Afternoon Hike

IMPORTANT!: Take 301 to Lightfoot Road and then turn right on Wild West Lane.

📅 Saturday, May 9th, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Little Manatee River State Park
📌 Address: 215 Lightfoot Road, Wimauma, FL 33598
📏 Distance: ~4–5 miles
⬆️ Elevation: Flat with some roots/sandy stretches
🐾 Dogs: Allowed, leashed
💲 Entry Fee: $5 per vehicle

Alltrails Park info: Here
Hillsborough County Info: Here
TRAIL SCOUTS Avenza Map: Here

Join us for a beautiful, late-afternoon hike at Little Manatee River State Park — one of the most peaceful and underrated natural areas in the region. We’ll explore a mix of shaded forest, riverside pathways, boardwalk sections, and classic Florida habitats. The lighting at this time of day is gorgeous, and the trail is great for all experience levels.

We'll be doing the red, yellow, and blue trails.

### What to Expect

• Comfortable, steady pace
• Mostly shaded, forested trails
• River views, wildlife sightings, and quiet stretches
• A relaxed, friendly group atmosphere
• Expect about 2 hours on the trail

### What to Bring

• Water
• Bug spray
• Comfortable hiking/walking shoes
• Sun protection for the more open areas
• $5 for the park entrance fee

### Where We’re Meeting

We’ll meet at the main trailhead inside the park (follow signs after the entrance booth).
Please arrive a few minutes early so we can begin hiking right at 3:00 PM.
Looking forward to exploring this gorgeous park with you!