To celebrate, take a heart-healthy hike with your sweetheart to explore Florida’s hiking trails. Besides spending time with your sweetheart and making happy memories, you’ll enjoy the many benefits of outdoor recreation.
Trails provide safe, clean open spaces where families can exercise, relieve stress and get fresh air. You’ll find health benefits for outdoor recreation that include lower blood pressure, improved fitness, improved mood and more.
If you are looking for a destination hike, check out Florida’s Trail Towns. Each one provides a vibrant location for outdoor fun, including hiking, biking, horseback riding or canoeing and kayaking. To find a trail near you, use our statewide Online Trail Guide.
Dates to Remember
Feb. 7 – Wear Red for Women’s Heart Health Day
Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day
For an extra special Valentine’s Day, take a hike with your sweetheart for both your hearts.
Hike for Your Health Challenge
Hikers are invited to complete a virtual 5K to celebrate Hiking Trails Month. Just walk a 5K or 3.1 miles on any given day in February. Register here to tell us when you completed the 5K and which trail you enjoyed. You will receive cool race gear for your photos on social media. You’ll be able to down a virtual race bib, photo frame and background for your virtual meetings. Use #HikeForYourHealth.
Getting started is easy:
1. Find a trail in the statewide network of trails using this Online Trail Guide.
2. Use your favorite fitness tracker to count your miles.
3. Get Outside and Hike or Walk (5K or 3.1 miles)
4. Register here to tell us you completed the Hike for Your Health Challenge.
5. Complete challenge and win digital prizes.
Share your experiences on social media using #HikeForYourHealth and encourage your family members and friends to participate too.
Samantha Browne
Bureau Chief
Division of Recreation and Parks
Office of Greenways and Trails