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Wilderness/Flatwoods
Conservation Park

12550 Morris Bridge Rd, Thonotosassa, FL 33592

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Trout Creek • Wilderness Park • Flatwoods Park

Explore over 30 miles of flowing singletrack along the Hillsborough River—perfect for beginners and cross-country riders. These multi-use trails are shared with hikers and runners, so please ride courteously.
Dogs are welcome but must remain leashed per county ordinance.

Riding here means moving through diverse ecosystems, quiet lakes, river access, and abundant wildlife. This area is part of the Hillsborough River watershed—please stay on designated trails and help protect this environmentally sensitive land.

Trail Work Volunteering

First Saturday of Every Month | 7:45 AM – Noon

  • Meet: Trout Creek Parking Lot (location confirmed with RSVP; may shift to Flatwoods)

  • Bring: Water, bug spray, sunscreen, long sleeves/pants

  • Provided: Tools and lunch

RSVP: To place your lunch order see instructions on our Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/people/Flatwoods-Wilderness-Park-Mountain-Bike-Trails/61554204964763/ or the club calendar https://www.swampmtbclub.com/calendar

Questions: wilderness@swampmtbclub.com
 

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Hours of Operation: Open 7 days a week, seasonal hours

Fall/Winter: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Spring/Summer: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Directions:

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Trail Maps:

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Trail Updates   (including events, work days, etc.) 

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​​Trails Profile:

  • 15 Easy

  • 8 Intermediate

  • 0 Difficult

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Authorized Usage Types:

  • Mountain biking on designated trails

  • Hiking 

  • Running

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Facilities:

  • Bathrooms

  • Pavillions

  • Grills

  • Paved parking and trails

  • Single and double track off-road trails

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Ranger Contact Number:  813-426-5583

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Parking Information:

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Five parking locations available:

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Flatwoods Park Morris Bridge Trail Head:

14302 Morris Bridge Rd, Thonotosassa, FL 33592

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Wilderness Park Morris Bridge Entrance:

13631 Morris Bridge Rd, Thonotosassa, FL 33592

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Trout Creek Park Trail Head:

12550 Morris Bridge Rd, Thonotosassa, FL 33592

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Wilderness Park Mountain Bike Trail parking: 

(AKA Hole in the Fence, across the street from Trout Creek Park entrance on Morris Bridge Road)

Unnamed Road, Thonotossassa, FL

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Flatwoods Park - Bruce B. Downs Entrance:

18205 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647

 

Parking Fees:  $2  per vehicle

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Trail Workdays

The monthly Flatwoods/Wilderness/Trout Creek workday is typically the first Saturday of each month:

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