Key Vista Nature Park
Holiday 1.2 milesDiscover a new perspective on the Gulf of Mexico from the observation tower at Key Vista Nature Park, a coastal gem with a natural sandy beach and gentle footpaths.
Serenova Preserve
Accessed via a trailhead along SR 52, the 6,533-acre Serenova Tract of Starkey Wilderness Preserve is the "wild space" to the north of J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park in New Port Richey. An effort is underway to try to put a road through the preserve, and …
Starkey Wilderness Loop
New Port Richey 13.8 milesAt popular Starkey Wilderness Park, string three loop trails together for a truly wild 13.8 mile backcountry trek across scrub, sandhill, flatwoods, and cypress swamps.
Starkey Wilderness Nature Trail
New Port Richey 1.3 milesOn a 1.3 mile route, the Nature Trail at Starkey Wilderness Park burrows deep into the Pithlachascotee River floodplain amid enormous trees and deep shade.
Suncoast Trail
Brooksville, New Port Richey, Spring Hill, Tampa 41.3 milesStretching 41.3 miles from the Tampa metro to north of Brooksville, the Suncoast Trail is one of the longest continuous paved bike paths in Florida
The new 50 Hikes in Central Florida
We launched a new full-color edition of 50 Hikes in Central Florida at the National Trails Festival in Deland the first weekend of October. Take a peek inside.
Three Days of Nature Coast Springs
Between New Port Richey and Crystal River, explore a variety of springs along the Nature Coast that provide splashing fun in summer and manatee watching in winter.
Upper Pithlachascotee River Preserve
Spring Hill 2.0 milesWith a long boardwalk over the Pithlachascotee River floodplain showcasing ancient cypress, Upper Pithlachascotee River Preserve delights with its variety of habitats.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Surrounding a sparkling first-magnitude spring, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park has been a draw for tourists since its mermaids first started wooing visitors in the 1940s.
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park
New Port Richey 4.1 milesHome to one of Florida's deepest springs, at 320 feet deep, Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park protects crucial coastal estuaries along the Gulf Coast.
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs Trail
New Port Richey 1.6 milesConnecting a cluster of geologic wonders, the 1.6 mile Springs Trail offers outstanding coastal scenery a world away from nearby US 19 in New Port Richey.
Werner-Boyce Scenic Trail
New Port Richey 0.6 milesA short walk long on beauty, the original loop within Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park grazes the edge of the floodplain of Double Hammock Creek.