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Wilderness Park Trout Creek Site
4.7 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · Running trail in Thonotosassa, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wilderness Park Trout Creek Site'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.
Spot featuring hiking trails, a boardwalk, picnic areas, and a kayak launch.
What runners say about Wilderness Park Trout Creek Site
“Only 2 dollars for parking, has bathrooms and areas to picnic that are very shady and scenic.”
“Beautiful and peaceful, great for family barbecue and fishing”
Pro tip, left is bike trail, right is hiking trails 😄 we accidentally went left, but still enjoyed the bike trail There are def ticks present, so do NOT wander into grass and check yourself and your pets. The boardwalk is short, but nice. You can watch a number of alligators swimming and floating by which I loved.
Excellent spot to get out of the city or a break while travelling by Tampa. Hike & bike trails that go around the two lakes. Keep track of where you are or you can get lost. A guy caught a good sized fish while I was watching.
Love Trout Creek. Our first time here we caught two bowfin and had steady activity. We spent about 3-4 hours here and it is a huge area. The second time here we caught one bass, and had several bowfin hits but none set. Seen quite a few gar fish as well.
Trails are pretty minimal but the boardwalk along the water is really lovely and looks like a nice spot to fish. Nice place for a sunset :) Lovely birds and gators, and really really cool trees
Trail conditions & character
“Only 2 dollars for parking, has bathrooms and areas to picnic that are very shady and scenic.”
“Only 2 dollars for parking, has bathrooms and areas to picnic that are very shady and scenic.”
“Trails are pretty minimal but the boardwalk along the water is really lovely and looks like a nice spot to fish.”
“Dogs can't go on boardwalk, but trails are fine.”
“Only 2 dollars for parking, has bathrooms and areas to picnic that are very shady and scenic.”
“Beautiful and peaceful, great for family barbecue and fishing”
Plan your run at Wilderness Park Trout Creek Site
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitehillsboroughcounty.org
- Phone(813) 987-6200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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