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Bear Cut Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Running trail in Key Biscayne, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Bear Cut Preserve'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.
What runners say about Bear Cut Preserve
“Beautiful and natural reserve - lovely walking tracks in the wilderness and on the beach wish there was more”
“It's a great place for a quiet walk.”
Love ❤️ love 💕 love 💗 this nature trail. First make sure to wear a hat 🧢 bring water 💦 and mosquito repellent is a must. I always park across the street at the marina but it depends who’s there 👀 walk across street and enter bear cut preserve, make a right. So much to see, there’s shade soso.
Picturesque trail, very enjoyable with plenty of wildlife. Be sure to bring plenty of mosquito spray! They can be a nightmare.
A beautiful walk in one of the last natural hammocks close to Miami. You will find stonecrabs around here ;)
It's a great place for a quiet walk. Not too many bicyclists and plenty of room. Not a lot to see unless you venture to the beaches
Trail conditions & character
“Cute little trail, too bad we can't really enjoy the view of the ocean while we walk but the boardwalk and reef view in the end is nice.”
“Cute little trail, too bad we can't really enjoy the view of the ocean while we walk but the boardwalk and reef view in the end is nice.”
Plan your run at Bear Cut Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Phone(305) 361-6767
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