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10 Mile Clay Loop
4.7 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Clermont, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from 10 Mile Clay Loop's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Loop of clay trails across rolling hills popular with marathon runners.
What runners say about 10 Mile Clay Loop
“HIGHLY recommend this route for experienced runners- it's absolutely gorgeous, too.”
“Great place for running with rolling hills along a rarely traveled dirt road.”
“Do bring some water and make sure you go to the bathroom because there is no water or shade anywhere.”
Nice trail. A mix of hardpack and soft sand over what looks like a concrete base. If you run the route clockwise, you can make it 12.1 miles if you turn left at the fork, and turn around when the sand runs out and turn into a regular road (Just past the truck class warning sign).
One of my favorite trails to train on in Central Florida. No shade, rather hilly, no asphalt. Definitely great place to train for anything from a 5k to marathon. Get there early!
This is a hidden gem. Great place for running with rolling hills along a rarely traveled dirt road.
The clay is easy on your joints, but you cannot underestimate the difficulty of this route, as the many rolling hills are some of the steepest you'll encounter in the state. Bring plenty of water and use the potty before arriving- there are no facilities.
Trail conditions & character
“The clay is easy on your joints, but you cannot underestimate the difficulty of this route, as the many rolling hills are some of the steepest you'll encounter in the state.”
“Do bring some water and make sure you go to the bathroom because there is no water or shade anywhere.”
“Rolling hills, no asphalt, beautiful sunrises, and fragrant orange blossoms.”
Plan your run at 10 Mile Clay Loop
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
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