Hillsborough County is home to over 60 conservation parks and nature preserves with more than 300 miles of marked hiking trails. The Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation Department is challenging you to get just a taste of what the area has to offer during the 2025-26 Hillsborough County Hiking Spree.
This year’s Hiking Spree features new trails, new merchandise and limited-edition rewards. The Hiking Spree will also feature guided hikes on select days. View the full list of trails here.
The Hiking Spree will feature diverse sites that are spread throughout the county and range from neighborhood parks to more remote preserves. The trails are designed to offer something for all ages and abilities – from hiking newbies to seasoned pros. Hikes are rated easy, moderate or strenuous to help participants gauge the trails that will work best for their fitness level. Lengths range from 4 miles to less than a mile. In addition to the designated Hiking Spree trails, one of the hikes can be at a location of the participant’s choice that is not on the list.
Residents are also encouraged to bring their leashed dogs on the hikes; more than 2,000 people registered their dogs for last year’s Hiking Spree.
Registration is now open at HCFLGov.net/HikingSpree.