Tampa Downtown (Kayak only)

The launch spot for this trip was from the south end of Marjorie Park on Davis Islands.  This is NOT a designated kayak launch spot but it is on City of Tampa Park property. 

Park along Columbia Drive right at the south end (free for four hours maximum).  There is approximately a 400 foot portage from the parking spot to the launch spot.  The launch spot is at coordinates 27.932794, -82.454610.  

Be careful. Below is where you are launching from, and it changes with high and low tide...

 The stones are placed in such a way that they create steps (sort of).  Be very careful because there are oysters attached to the rocks and are present at low tide, and they are sharp.



Trimble Map.... (Click on "Trip Details to go to the Trimble site."  There are a lot more pictures there too.



Google Map for directions to the parking spot on Columbia Drive...
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Have a great trip - I'd love to know if you head out from here and if you had a good time!

Alafia River Cooridor (Hike Only)

This preserve is located near Brandon, FL.  As you navigate to the trail head you might think you're in the wrong spot.  Just enter the little league complex and turn to the left to find the trail head sign.  This is a great area that not a lot of people know about.

Bridge over the Alafia River

Trimble (click on Trip Details at the bottom of the map to get to the website)...



Here is a cool looking moss covered tree...

Google map to trail head so you can get directions...

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Have a GREAT hike!

Brooker Creek Headwaters Preserve (Hike Only)

A great spot to hike.  I live in South Tampa and from there I can be on the trail in about 30 minutes (via the Veteran's Expressway - Tolls).  I didn't take a lot of pictures or make a lot of waypoints in Trimble.

Trailhead Sign

Trimble.... (click on Trip Details at the bottom of the map to go to the Trimble page)



Google Map to get directions to south trail head....

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Google Map to get directions to the north entrance along Lutz Lake Fern Road....

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Happy Hiking!