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Lower Hillsborough Wildlife Management Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,605 Google reviews · Running trail in Thonotosassa, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lower Hillsborough Wildlife Management Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Nature preserve with picnic areas, over 60 mi. of forest trails & a river for canoeing & fishing.
What runners say about Lower Hillsborough Wildlife Management Area
“Trails are well kept and well marked.”
“Absolutely beautiful views and a great place to see various wildlife.”
“Such a nice quiet place that you can relax, fish, boat, canoe, or kayak at!”
The tanner working the front entrance was an event himself! He wad so knowledgeable of the rich history offered by this and several other locations in Florida! We spent almost 30 minutes or so just picking his brain of the history this area posses!
Great place to walk through nature. Loved the walk through the wilderness and the sounds of the wildlife. Has a conoe launch. The river is beautiful and the rapids were awesome. Picnic tables and playgrounds are available. Wish the natural pool was open though...
We stayed for a night or two tent camping. You have to book online, it's free, but they will send you an email with the gate code to get in. We stayed at the equestrian trail sites. They are primitive, with a fire ring, and a picnic table. There is a porta potty as well.
Great place, lots of nature. they have I huge pool for swimming, camp grounds, canoes for canoeing. A little store/food, hot dog burgers chicken tenders mozzarella sticks ice cream things like that. Had a good day.
Trail conditions & character
“Once the pandemic is controlled, they offer a very large pool, expansive playground and views galore!”
“Restroom are located at the entrance of the park right were the parking area is.”
“Restroom are located at the entrance of the park right were the parking area is.”
“Such a nice quiet place that you can relax, fish, boat, canoe, or kayak at!”
“A little store/food, hot dog burgers chicken tenders mozzarella sticks ice cream things like that.”
Plan your run at Lower Hillsborough Wildlife Management Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteswfwmd.state.fl.us
- Phone(352) 796-7211
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
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