Old Fort King Trail

Old Fort King Trail

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This is a very nice walk. Six miles round trip so no big deal. Me and Koda are doing some training for a big hike this weekend so we wanted to get some miles behind us. We have done this trip once before but didn’t track it then. We have seen both Boor and Deer on this trail.

You start off on Hillsborough River State Park property although not in the pay for portion but slightly South of that area on Hwy 301. There is a pull off on the Left and signage on 301 to direct you. As you walk down Model Dairy Rd you will leave Hillsborough River State Park and enter into Dead River. I would have to say that the Dead River portion is more enjoyable then the prior as you walk alongside the river and there are fishing trails to take you down to the waters edge. You will eventually get to Dead River Park which can be driven too but like I said, Its a nice walk!