Colt Creek - Orange Trail
Details
Join the Tampa Hiking Group for a moderately challenging morning hike on the Orange Trail at Colt Creek State Park. This approximately 8-mile loop travels through pine flatwoods, cypress areas and open stretches of Central Florida wilderness. The trails are multiuse, so we may encounter bicyclists or horseback riders along the way.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/florida/colt-creek-state-orange-trail
Location:
Colt Creek State Park
16000 State Road 471
Lakeland, FL 33809
Parking fee: $4 per vehicle. The park opens at 8:00 a.m.
Please arrive early enough to park, use the restroom and be ready to step off at 8:30 a.m.
### What to bring
Bring plenty of water, electrolytes, sun protection, insect repellent and sturdy hiking shoes. August conditions may be hot, humid, muddy or wet, so dress accordingly. Florida State Parks also recommends carrying a trail map and remaining on marked trails.
This is a longer summer hike, so participants should be comfortable maintaining a steady group pace for approximately eight miles.
Dogs are welcome only if permitted by current park rules and able to safely complete the distance and heat. We will not be bringing Zeus.