This Hillsborough River flows for over 50 miles through diverse habitats between the Green Swamp and Hillsborough Bay, providing enjoyable paddling trips for paddlers of all skill levels. The first section of the designated paddling trail is just over 3 miles between Hillsborough River State Park and Dead River Park access and is the best part of the river for beginner paddlers. This section of river is well-defined and deeper, with fewer obstacles to be navigated around. The river continues for many more miles downstream with multiple access points but it becomes increasingly more difficult to paddle just a few miles past Dead River Park and should only be attempted by more experienced paddlers.