Alafia River Corridor North
Lithia 6.3 milesLooping through a former phosphate mine north of the Alafia River, this hike showcases the resilience of nature as the forest reclaims the land.
Alafia River Corridor South
Lithia 5.5 milesWith a vast network of trails to choose from, the southern side of the Alafia River Corridor provides multiple routes for hiking and horseback riding.
Alafia River North Trails
Lithia 5.8 milesOnce the site of a large phosphate mining operation, the North Trails at Alafia River State Park offer an easy, quiet hike across slightly undulating terrain.
Alafia River State Park
Lithia 42 milesAlafia River State Park lets you launch on a Florida downhill while mountain biking the rugged terrain of a reforested open pit mine.
Alafia Scrub Preserve
Riverview 1.4 milesDiscover a new perspective on the Alafia River basin on this easy loop through riverside uplands with a scenic overlook at its center.
Alderman’s Ford Conservation Park
Lithia 7.0 milesStraddling the confluence of the North and South Prong of the Alafia River, Alderman's Ford Conservation Park provides immersion into lush riverine forests.
Alderman’s Ford Preserve
Plant City 3.3 milesDiscover a surprising play of whitewater across the Alafia River where the river churns as it winds through a deeply eroded channel.
Alderman’s Ford Trails
Lithia 4.0 milesWeaving though a lush floodplain forest in the Alafia River floodplain, a paved loop provides access to a network of natural pathways, boardwalks, and primitive campsites.
Apollo Beach Nature Preserve
Encompassing 63 acres along Tampa Bay, Apollo Beach Nature Preserve offers a natural waterfront and scenic views from an accessible observation tower.
Bahia Beach Preserve
Ruskin 1.4 milesWinding between a pair of ponds, the short trail at Bahia Beach Nature Preserve provides excellent birding opportunities amid restored habitats with native plants.
Balm Boyette Nature Preserve
Lithia 2.0 milesOpen to foot traffic only, the western portion of Balm Boyette Nature Preserve provides a glimpse of endangered scrub ecosystems along a two-mile loop trail.
Bell Creek Nature Preserve
Riverview 4.2 milesWeaving through scrubby habitats on an oasis of natural land surrounded by development, Bell Creek Nature Preserve provides a window to Florida’s vanishing landscapes.