*New Hike* Day Hike: Balm Boyette Scrub Loop - Bring your Pet!

Feb 15 Mon 10:00 AM
Location
Balm Boyette Scrub {Preserve

13998 Balm Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33579

How to find us
"Look for the TAG Facilitator in the green TAG hat! or call 1-888-3111-TAG"

Estimated attendance
 21  people attended.
5.00 5.005 (5 ratings)

Who organized?
Tampa Adventure Group (T.A.G.)

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TAG Extreme Event Rating 2 of 10 - Easy (4-5 Miles of flat hiking)

Ready to see the real Florida outdoors? Come and get out of the city life for a day, Grab your backpacks, cameras, water, snacks, and meet us out there at the trail head for beautiful relaxing fun.


Balm Boyette Scrub Background Info:
Balm-Boyette Scrub Nature Preserve is a rarity due to the large area of undisturbed upland habitat that it contains, especially the rare scrub habitat. Natural habitats within the site include sand pine scrub, xeric oak scrub, pine flatwoods, hardwood hammock, wet prairie, freshwater marsh, cypress swamp, and hardwood swamp. Restoration of scrub habitat near the hiking trail is currently underway.

Many protected species of plants and animals have been documented on the site, including Florida golden aster, Curtiss’ milkweed, Eastern indigo snake, Sherman’s fox squirrel, Florida sandhill crane, Southeastern American kestrel, and gopher tortoise.



Itinerary:
10:00AM: Meet everyone at the trail head
10:20AM: Begin the 5 mile hike, exploring the trails, ponds, and abandon rock mines.
12:30PM: Break for lunch/snacks
2:30PM: Back at the parking lot


Who:
All T.A.G. members and guests are welcome.
All pets are welcome with a leash.

How Much:
Free!


What to bring:
- Good pair of walking/hiking shoes or boots
- Extra clothes depending on hot, cold or rainy weather
- Bug Spray
- Backpack
- Water (At least 1 liter)
- Lunch/Snacks
- Camera

The weather in Florida can change quickly please check for updated weather conditions before leaving your house.

Directions/Maps:
We will meet at the main parking area marked as a pink "P" on the map below.

Click here for Directions and Maps to the Park

Driving Directions to the Trail Parking

From I-75, take exit 246, Big Bend Rd (CR 672).

Go east on Big Bend Rd (CR 672) to US 301.

Turn right on US 301. Continue south for 1.5
miles to Balm Rd (CR 672).

Turn left at Balm Rd (CR 672). Continue east
for 5.2 miles to Balm-Boyette Rd.

Turn left on Balm-Boyette Rd. Continue north
for 1.3 miles to parking lot on right (east) side.


Address:
13998 Balm-Boyette Rd.
Lithia FL 33547


Contact Information:
Tampa Adventure Group
1-888-3111-TAG(824)
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Talk about this Meetup

  • Michael Chandler
    Posted Feb 11, 2010 8:49 PM
    Michael Chandler
    Paid TAG Member 02/10
    Cool, but she isn't as little as she was, Jasmine is growing like a weed, she topped 12 lbs last week. She is still sweet though and Jacob is getting better.
  • Aaron
    Posted Feb 11, 2010 2:16 PM
    Aaron
    Paid TAG Member 12/09
    Michael, you know I like the little one :) I'll be happy to help out

Who attended?

  • 21 attendees
    • Paid TAG Member 04/09
      “ The last .5 mile with the group was the best part of my hike! ”
    • Paid TAG Member 04/09
      “ Nice weather, awesome group. ”
    • Paid TAG Member 6/09
      “ Awesome Day! Each TAG event is an adventure and learning experience for me and this was no exception. I met new friends, both people and dogs; also learned about the dog world and how to be a better owner. Winston was so wore out that he was snoring before I hit 301. Thanks again Dave and my fellow TAGgers! ”
    • Paid TAG Member 07/09
      “ This trail is great for beginners. We did 5 miles but it was a beautiful day that it felt like 2. The members were awesome. Thanks Dave for a great trail. Would love to do this again.....of course with the proper weather. ;-) ”
    • Paid TAG Member 02/09
    • Paid TAG Member 04/09
    • Paid TAG Member 02/10
    • ana
    • Paid TAG Member 02/09
    • Paid TAG Member 05/09
    • Paid TAG Member 06/09
    • Paid TAG Member 01/09
    • David W Spivey (+2 guests)
      Paid TAG Member 05/09
    • Sandra Krahn (+2 guests)
      Paid TAG Member 07/09
    • Paid TAG Member 02/10
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