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Running trails in Florida

1,633 trails across 244 cities in Florida, with the most in Miami, Jacksonville, and Gainesville — including 257 boardwalk, 213 loops, 543 shaded, and 58 long enough for a 5-mile run. Every listing shows the things runners actually decide on: surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and trailhead parking. Pick a city for the full local list, or filter the Florida trails below.

1,633trails
244cities
213loops 232paved 543shaded
162with a stated distance
179open 24 hours

Cities in Florida

Every city and town in Florida with a running trail in the directory, most trails first.

Notable running trails in Florida

The Florida trails runners review most, ranked by rating weighted by review volume. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to narrow to the run you're actually planning. See the full best-of-Florida ranking →

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Lake Eola Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 24,640 reviews

Orlando, FL

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Popular spot for walking, special events, feeding the swans & renting swan-shaped paddleboats.

Lummus Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 24,588 reviews

Miami Beach, FL

PavedLitScenic

Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment.

Honeymoon Island State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 24,340 reviews

Dunedin, FL

ScenicDog-friendly

Known for the variety of shells on its shores, this park also offers swimming, fishing & hiking.

Haulover Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 18,310 reviews

Miami Beach, FL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Clothing optional & family-friendly beaches, dog park & picnicking just north of South Beach action.

Tropical Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 13,785 reviews

Miami, FL

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

City park offering miles of paved biking & hiking paths plus boating & fishing in 4 separate lakes.

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 12,850 reviews

Key Biscayne, FL

Scenic

Park with historic lighthouse drawing weekend crowds for beaches, fishing, cycling & more.

St. Andrews State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 12,338 reviews

Panama City, FL

Scenic

Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours.

South Pointe Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 10,811 reviews

Miami Beach, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Waterfront park with beach/pier access, a playground & splash pad, plus walking/biking & open space.

Crandon Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 11,483 reviews

Key Biscayne, FL

BoardwalkLitScenic

Wekiwa Springs State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 11,156 reviews

Apopka, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Guided & self-guided canoe or kayak tours on the Wekiwa River with equipment rental available.

Amelia Earhart Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 10,982 reviews

Hialeah, FL

ScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly 515-acre park with petting zoo, playground & pony rides plus fishing in 5 lakes.

Sand Key Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 10,440 reviews

Clearwater, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Expansive white-sand beach offering plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities.

Fred Howard Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 10,065 reviews

Tarpon Springs, FL

ScenicDog-friendly

Happening park located on the Gulf of Mexico draws a bustling crowd for the beach & swim area.

Kissimmee Lakefront Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 9,451 reviews

Kissimmee, FL

Scenic

Grassy waterfront park with walking paths, a fishing pier, picnic pavilions & a shaded playground.

Henderson Beach State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,882 reviews

Destin, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Beach haven featuring a boardwalk & a pet-friendly nature trail, plus a playground & campground.

Sebastian Inlet State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,998 reviews

Melbourne Beach, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Park boasting salt-water fishing including mackerel, snook & bluefish plus surfing & scuba diving.

Lovers Key State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,495 reviews

Fort Myers Beach, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles.

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,450 reviews

Jacksonville, FL

PavedShadedLitScenic

Park offering surfing & swimming in the ocean plus fishing & boating in a lake, as well as hiking.

Anastasia State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,225 reviews

St. Augustine, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Oleta River State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,293 reviews

North Miami Beach, FL

ScenicDog-friendly

Urban park drawing nature-lovers with mangrove forest plus fishing, kayaking, biking & camping.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,874 reviews

Fort Lauderdale, FL

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more.

Lakes Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,661 reviews

Fort Myers, FL

MixedScenic

Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots.

Cranes Roost Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,355 reviews

Altamonte Springs, FL

LoopShadedLitScenic

Lakeside area featuring a walking path, plaza with fountain show & amphitheater for outdoor events.

De León Springs State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,442 reviews

De Leon Springs, FL

PavedShadedScenic

Once home to the native Mayaca, later a winter resort, and now a state park for swimming & canoeing.

Maurice A. Ferré Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,365 reviews

Miami, FL

ScenicDog-friendly

Spacious waterside park featuring a sand beach, large amphitheater & a playground.

Lettuce Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,347 reviews

Tampa, FL

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, a fishing dock, picnic tables & BBQ grills.

Cypress Point Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 6,594 reviews

Tampa, FL

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Oceanfront park with a boardwalk, hiking trails, dunes, picnic shelters & a canoe dock.

Okeeheelee Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,087 reviews

West Palm Beach, FL

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

1,700-acre waterside park equipped with an equestrian center, a BMX track & a disc golf course.

Hollywood North Beach Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,188 reviews

Hollywood, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

This 56-acre beachfront park has waterway fishing piers, a tower, a cafe & sea turtle exhibits.

Lowdermilk Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,185 reviews

Naples, FL

Scenic

A public beach & park with outdoor showers, a concession stand, volleyball courts & a gazebo.

Florida trails by surface

Surface is the biggest split in trail running — asphalt is fast and predictable, crushed limestone is softer but still smooth, dirt is easiest on the joints and the most fun, boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick when wet.

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