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Wilsky Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in Tampa, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wilsky Trailhead'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.
Park with picnic tables and a trail popular for walking, jogging, and biking, plus dog waste bags.
What runners say about Wilsky Trailhead
“They have lots of benches, super clean bathrooms and a nice water station.”
“Safe and in some spots shaded benches and some picnic tables along trail.”
The trail is spacious. They have doggy bags, many benches, and beautiful views. My favorite park near the west chase area! My puppy loves it too!
One of a couple of trailheads that you can access the Upper Tampa Bay Trail (UTBT) at. Adequate parking and bathroom facilities can be found at this trailhead. Be mindful that the open and closure times change with the season (time change). They have water and a dog bowl at this location.
Parking is $2. Trail is smooth and asphalted. I rode my bike for 12 miles( round trip) while my husband jogged. Restrooms at parking.Safe and in some spots shaded benches and some picnic tables along trail.Fun and peaceful place
It is only $2 to park for the whole day. They have lots of benches, super clean bathrooms and a nice water station. The trail is nice a little bumpy though. If it was all shaded it would be perfect.
Trail conditions & character
“I was here for the first time today and liked this trailhead for a number of reasons.”
“They have lots of benches, super clean bathrooms and a nice water station.”
“Safe and in some spots shaded benches and some picnic tables along trail.”
“Good place for walking, jogging, biking, walking dogs, etc.”
“Paved road off the main streets makes for a safer experience.”
“Great for hikers, bikers, skaters and strollers.”
“They have lots of benches, super clean bathrooms and a nice water station.”
Plan your run at Wilsky Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
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