Hello from Tampa FL!

[Captn01]

Good afternoon! My wife (Deidre) and I (Erik) live in Tampa FL. We try to take a few trips every year to do some hiking, usually just day trips. So far we have only been hiking in Maine, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Georgia, Missouri, Arkansas and of course Florida. It has been both of our dreams to do some mountainous hiking out west (RMNP) but due to my wife's heart condition we must stay under 8,500' Elevation... 

My main reason for joining is to be able to discuss potential hikes with others who have been and can make suggestions. It's also just fun to talk with fellow hikers!

[Aaron Zagrodnick]

Welcome to TrailGroove and to the forum Erik. With a little searching I'm sure you could get some good western trips in that would meet your elevation requirements...sounds like you are finding some good hiking as things stand now however!

[Captn01]

Thanks Aaron! We have had some GREAT hikes! Mt. Chocorua has been our favorite, but we LOVED the ozarks and a few great little hikes in Maine like Mt. Borestone.