Upper Hillsborough Tract

Bicycling

• 12 miles of woods roads marked for multiuse.
• Use only marked trails.
• Florida law requires bicyclists under 16 to wear helmets.

Camping

• Equestrian, group, primitive and backcountry camping available.
• No amenities available.
• A free reservation is required and must be displayed on dashboard at campground.

Equestrian Use

• 12 miles of woods roads marked for multiuse recreation.
• Riders are required to stay on marked trails.
• Horse-drawn buggy riding only on marked trails; requires a free reservation.
• Horseback riding allowed year-round on the Alston Tract.
• Each rider must carry proof of horse’s current negative Coggins test.
• Florida law requires equestrians under 16 to wear helmets.

Fishing

• Fishing and frogging allowed throughout year.
• Access to Hillsborough River by foot only.
• Contact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for license requirements.

Hiking

• Property north of CR 54 and the Alston Tract are not included in the wildlife management area boundary and are open year-round.
• Florida Trail Association maintains 3.5 miles of hiking trails.
• Orange blaze symbols denote primary trail; blue denotes side trails; double blaze denotes sharp turn.
• For more information, contact the Florida Trail Association at 1-877-445-3352 (in FL) or (352) 378-8823.
• Additional 24 miles of interior roads available.
• No bridges at Hillsborough River crossings. May be seasonally wet or flooded.

Hunting

• FWC rules and regulations must be observed throughout the year.
• Contact FWC for information regarding license requirements and permits.

• Primary access point is on CR 54, about 3 miles east of Zephyrhills; equestrian access available.
• Additional access points are located off CR 35A and CR 535.

• Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
• Hillsborough County’s Blackwater Creek Preserve