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Upper Hillsborough Trail

Length: 4.6 miles linear

East of the Zephyrhills Airport, the Upper Hillsborough WMA is bounded on the north by CR 54 and on the west by CR 535. The northern trailhead is along CR 54, and the southern trailhead is on CR 535, about 0.8 mile north of Sam Pasco Park. The trail offers a level meander through pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, and floodplain forest.

Overview

Red-shouldered Hawk (George Meek) The Upper Hillsborough River Management Area, owned by the Southwest Florida Water Management District, covers more than 6,000 acres and contains the headwaters of the Hillsborough River. The terrain is flat. During rainy seasons, shallow wading may be necessary. The area contains flatwoods, hardwood forest, cypress heads and swamps. Common wildlife include deer, feral hogs, turkeys and a wide variety of birds.

An interesting activity occurring nearby takes place at the ZHills “Sky Dive City” Parachute Center (west of the southern trailhead). Hikers may view large numbers of skydivers on weekends during the summer months and daily during the winter.

Map

C3 Upper Hillsborough East of the Zephyrhills Airport, it is bounded on the north by CR 54 and on the west by CR 535. The northern terminus is on CR 54, 100 yards west of the intersection of CR54 and CR35A, on the south side of the right-of-way. The southern trailhead is on CR 535, about 0.8 mile north of Samuel Pasco Park.

Disclaimer: While FTA strives to maintain accurate information and is constantly updating its geodatabase, the trail and development along the trail corridor is constantly changing. The data has been collected from a variety of sources and accuracy varies. FTA provides this data for recreational purposes only and does not intend the data as a survey.

Centerline data Florida Trail System (c) 2007 Florida Trail Association, Inc.

Trailheads

There are grassy parking areas at both the southern and northern trailheads. Do not block the gates

Conditions

Mostly level meander through pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, and floodplain forest.

Precautions

If the river is high or it has rained recently, portions of the trail will be flooded. Hunting is permitted here, so wear a blaze orange vest during hunting season. Water is available at the picnic shelter in Samuel Pasco Park. No water is available on the trail.

Restrictions

Hiking is restricted during hunting season. Contact the Southwest Florida Water Management District at 1-800-423-1476 or the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 941-648-3203 for information on hiking during hunting season. Camping permits are required. Contact SWFWMD at 1-800-423-1476