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Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 135 Google reviews · Running trail in Stuart, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park'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.
Rustic nature reserve offering hiking & horseback-riding trails through pine woods, palms & marshes.
What runners say about Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park
“The oak trees are magnificent, and the river that flows through it is beautiful and soothing.”
“Good nature walk, easy to navigate, no rough terrain or wet soil making it good area to hike for beginners, 6 dollars for car park and then trail is self guided.”
“May it always remain undeveloped, peaceful and visited by only extraordinary humans who will appreciate it for exactly what it Does provide!”
Beautiful trails for a nice bike ride. Lots of open wetlands show how Florida used to look at one time
Call Jonathan Dickinson State Park for the gate code. Fantastic undone trail, they seem to be having a hard time with hogs tearing up the trails so this isn’t for those with weak ankles. We had a blast because this is a pretty empty park and there is a lot to discover.
Rugged trails. Rode a beach cruiser.... doable but challenging at times. MTB is best I think.
Very neat park, miles of trails, which can get a little knarly, some trails aren't marked very well, but if you don't get turned around too easily, you'll be fine, I got a little off track my first time here and I'm good with directions, even took a pic of the map, GPS is handy, bathroom is an outhouse I never used,…
Trail conditions & character
“The oak trees are magnificent, and the river that flows through it is beautiful and soothing.”
“Herb has cut some trails Through the heavily wooded areas and they are wonderful.”
“Trail system off the west end of the parking area is designed with several loops that return via the main track, which is an extension of Paulson Ave.”
“May it always remain undeveloped, peaceful and visited by only extraordinary humans who will appreciate it for exactly what it Does provide!”
“These trails track through mature oak and cabbage palm habitat near the river then loop back through slash pine and palmetto uplands.”
Plan your run at Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefloridastateparks.org
- Phone(772) 546-2771
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
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