Alderman's Ford Conservation Park (5 miles-ish)

# 🌿 Alderman’s Ford Conservation Park- Red, White, and Blue Trails

📍 Alderman’s Ford Conservation Park
This park opens at 8 so we will only have one hike this day.

📌 Address: 100 Alderman's Ford Park Dr, Plant City, FL 33567
📏 Distance: approximately 5 miles (loop options)
⬆️ Elevation: Flat, some roots/sand
🐾 Dogs: Allowed, leashed
Guests are allowed but it's not necessary to add them if they ride with you.
💲 Entry Fee: $2 per vehicle (county park fee)
Join us for a relaxed afternoon exploring Alderman’s Ford Conservation Park, a beautiful stretch of riverine forest along the Alafia River. We’ll follow a mix of paved paths, natural surface trails, and boardwalks with views of the water and old-growth trees. This is a great hike for most experience levels.

### What to Expect

• Comfortable, conversational pace
• Mostly shaded trails with river views and boardwalk sections
• Flat terrain with some roots and uneven spots
• Plan for about 2 hours on the trail

### What to Bring

• Water
• Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
• Bug spray
• Sun protection for more open areas
• $2 cash or card for park entrance.

https://hcfl.gov/locations/aldermans-ford-conservation-park

### Where We’re Meeting

We’ll meet inside the park near the main trailhead by the central loop once you come through the entrance at:
100 Alderman's Ford Park Dr, Plant City, FL 33567
Please try to arrive a few minutes early so we can start hiking right on time.
Come enjoy a peaceful afternoon along the Alafia River with good company and gorgeous scenery!