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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.
Cities in Florida
Every city and town in Florida with a running trail in the directory, most trails first.
- Miami
- Jacksonville
- Gainesville
- Orlando
- Tallahassee
- St. Petersburg
- Fort Lauderdale
- Cape Coral
- Ocala
- Sarasota
- Tampa
- Boca Raton
- Naples
- New Smyrna Beach
- Port St. Lucie
- Stuart
- Titusville
- West Palm Beach
- Fort Pierce
- Lakeland
- Bradenton
- Davie
- Ormond Beach
- Palm Coast
- St. Augustine
- Vero Beach
- Coral Springs
- Hialeah
- Kissimmee
- Milton
- Pensacola
- Tamarac
- Winter Garden
- Bonita Springs
- Clermont
- Delray Beach
- Eustis
- Hollywood
- Homestead
- Leesburg
- Punta Gorda
- Venice
- DeLand
- Fort Myers
- Haines City
- Mt Dora
- Niceville
- Oldsmar
- Plant City
- Tarpon Springs
- Apopka
- Boynton Beach
- Clearwater
- Coconut Creek
- Lake Mary
- Largo
- Sunrise
- Winter Haven
- Deerfield Beach
- Fernandina Beach
- Fort Walton Beach
- Longwood
- Margate
- North Port
- Palatka
- Palm Bay
- Parkland
- Sanford
- Sebastian
- Melbourne
- New Port Richey
- Panama City
- Plantation
- Rockledge
- Royal Palm Beach
- St Cloud
- Altamonte Springs
- Crestview
- Daytona Beach
- DeBary
- Deltona
- Destin
- Dunedin
- Lake Wales
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Pompano Beach
- Port Orange
- Zephyrhills
- Alachua
- Casselberry
- Coral Gables
- Doral
- Key Biscayne
- North Miami Beach
- Orange City
- Oviedo
- Palmetto
- Tavares
- Cutler Bay
- Edgewater
- Greenacres
- Jupiter
- Miami Beach
- Miramar
- North Palm Beach
- Oakland Park
- Ocoee
- Pembroke Pines
- Port Charlotte
- Safety Harbor
- Sebring
- Seminole
- Thonotosassa
- Weston
- Wildwood
- Winter Springs
- Belle Glade
- Gulfport
- Hallandale Beach
- Lake City
- Lauderhill
- Melbourne Beach
- Merritt Island
- Minneola
- Panama City Beach
- Sunny Isles Beach
- Temple Terrace
- West Melbourne
- Winter Park
- Atlantic Beach
- Bartow
- Cape Canaveral
- Dania Beach
- Groveland
- Holiday
- Key West
- Lake Worth Beach
- Maitland
- Marathon
- North Fort Myers
- North Miami
- Osteen
- Palm Harbor
- Pinecrest
- Port Richey
- Riverview
- Wilton Manors
- Cocoa
- Cocoa Beach
- Elkton
- Estero
- Fellsmere
- Florida City
- Fort Myers Beach
- Green Cove Springs
- Hobe Sound
- Lantana
- Lynn Haven
- Malabar
- Marco Island
- Palmetto Bay
- Pinellas Park
- Ponce Inlet
- Satellite Beach
- South Daytona
- Wellington
- Auburndale
- Avon Park
- Clearwater Beach
- Davenport
- De Leon Springs
- East Palatka
- Indian Harbour Beach
- Jacksonville Beach
- Jensen Beach
- Lady Lake
- Lauderdale Lakes
- Miami Lakes
- Palm Beach
- Pensacola Beach
- Sorrento
- South Miami
- Alva
- Amelia Island
- Astatula
- Atlantis
- Aventura
- Babson Park
- Bokeelia
- Callaway
- Cooper City
- Crescent City
- El Portal
- Enterprise
- Florahome
- Fruitland Park
- Gulf Breeze
- Hialeah Gardens
- High Springs
- Holly Hill
- Hutchinson Island South
- Hypoluxo
- Indian Rocks Beach
- Indian Shores
- INDN RIV SHRS
- Juno Beach
- Kathleen
- Lake Helen
- Lake Placid
- Lake Worth Corridor
- Lighthouse Point
- Loxahatchee
- Mary Esther
- Miami Gardens
- Miami Springs
- Micco
- Neptune Beach
- NEW PRT RCHY
- Nokomis
- North Lauderdale
- Oakland
- Ocean Ridge
- Ochopee
- Okeechobee
- Opa-locka
- Orchid
- Osprey
- Palm City
- Pembroke Park
- Ponte Vedra Beach
- Sewall's Point
- South Bay
- Surfside
- Tequesta
- The Villages
- Trinity
- Valparaiso
- VLG WELLINGTN
- Weirsdale
- West Park
- White Springs
- Windermere
- Youngstown
- Zolfo Springs
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 →
Lake Eola Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 24,640 reviews
Popular spot for walking, special events, feeding the swans & renting swan-shaped paddleboats.
Lummus Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 24,588 reviews
Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment.
Honeymoon Island State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 24,340 reviews
Known for the variety of shells on its shores, this park also offers swimming, fishing & hiking.
Haulover Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 18,310 reviews
Clothing optional & family-friendly beaches, dog park & picnicking just north of South Beach action.
Tropical Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 13,785 reviews
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
Park with historic lighthouse drawing weekend crowds for beaches, fishing, cycling & more.
St. Andrews State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 12,338 reviews
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours.
South Pointe Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 10,811 reviews
Waterfront park with beach/pier access, a playground & splash pad, plus walking/biking & open space.
Wekiwa Springs State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 11,156 reviews
Guided & self-guided canoe or kayak tours on the Wekiwa River with equipment rental available.
Amelia Earhart Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 10,982 reviews
Family-friendly 515-acre park with petting zoo, playground & pony rides plus fishing in 5 lakes.
Sand Key Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 10,440 reviews
Expansive white-sand beach offering plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities.
Fred Howard Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 10,065 reviews
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
Grassy waterfront park with walking paths, a fishing pier, picnic pavilions & a shaded playground.
Henderson Beach State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,882 reviews
Beach haven featuring a boardwalk & a pet-friendly nature trail, plus a playground & campground.
Sebastian Inlet State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 8,998 reviews
Park boasting salt-water fishing including mackerel, snook & bluefish plus surfing & scuba diving.
Lovers Key State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,495 reviews
Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles.
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,450 reviews
Park offering surfing & swimming in the ocean plus fishing & boating in a lake, as well as hiking.
Oleta River State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 7,293 reviews
Urban park drawing nature-lovers with mangrove forest plus fishing, kayaking, biking & camping.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,874 reviews
Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more.
Lakes Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,661 reviews
Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots.
Cranes Roost Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,355 reviews
Lakeside area featuring a walking path, plaza with fountain show & amphitheater for outdoor events.
De León Springs State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,442 reviews
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
Spacious waterside park featuring a sand beach, large amphitheater & a playground.
Lettuce Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,347 reviews
Park featuring a boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, a fishing dock, picnic tables & BBQ grills.
Cypress Point Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 6,594 reviews
Oceanfront park with a boardwalk, hiking trails, dunes, picnic shelters & a canoe dock.
Okeeheelee Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,087 reviews
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
This 56-acre beachfront park has waterway fishing piers, a tower, a cafe & sea turtle exhibits.
Lowdermilk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,185 reviews
A public beach & park with outdoor showers, a concession stand, volleyball courts & a gazebo.
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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.
More ways to find a trail in Florida
- Best running trails in Florida — the state-wide ranking from runner reviews
- Loop trails — 213 in Florida come back to the trailhead without backtracking
- Long-run trails (5+ miles) — 58 in Florida are long enough for a proper long run
- Shaded trails — 543 in Florida keep tree cover over the path for summer miles
- Lit trails — 163 in Florida have lighting for pre-dawn and post-work runs
- Trails with restrooms — 960 in Florida, and 419 with water fountains
- Trailhead parking — 889 in Florida have parking at the trailhead
- Dog-friendly trails — 608 in Florida you can run with a dog
- Stroller & wheelchair-accessible — 403 in Florida are smooth and wide enough
- Scenic trails — 1,040 in Florida runners single out for the views
- Browse by surface — paved, crushed limestone, natural dirt or boardwalk
- All trail features — loops, shade, lighting, restrooms, mile markers and more
- Running trails by state — the rest of the country
- Trail-running guides — surfaces and your knees, loop vs out-and-back, trail etiquette, running before dawn
Trail features in Florida
- Scenic Running Trails
- Trails with Restrooms
- Trails with Trailhead Parking
- Quiet, Uncrowded Trails
- Dog-Friendly Running Trails
- Shaded Running Trails
- Trails with Water Fountains
- Stroller & Wheelchair-Accessible Trails
- Loop Trails (No Backtracking)
- Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs
- Trails with Mile Markers
- Flat & Fast Running Trails
- Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts
- Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles)