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Bell Creek Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 287 Google reviews · Running trail in Riverview, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Bell Creek Nature 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.
Nature preserve with trails and picnic tables, some paved, suitable for kids and dogs.
What runners say about Bell Creek Nature Preserve
“Large open roads to walk on, less trail like but the scenery was unique & beautiful.”
“The trails are well-marked, and it’s easy to get around.”
“Quiet, peaceful, and full of wildlife if you take your time and actually look around.”
Great trail. Initially is very sandy so if you have a bike it might be hard to get around as you have to stick to the edges, which aren't always clear, but once you're more inwards there's a large paved trail.
Bell Creek Nature Reserve is a park in Riverview that’s located in Riverview. It’s known for its hiking trails. The trails are well-marked, and it’s easy to get around. The trails come into a variety of types: asphalt, dirt, and sand. However, the terrain of the trails may be bumpy.
Remember when on trial going past the lake, there are gators! Had one on the way back sun bathing in the middle of the trail. Had to reach out for a life lion the way call for help. Even the staff had an interesting time getting him to be leave. He sort of did, into the weeds.
Nice little walk, very open area that overlooks a lake. Only saw this friendly Gopher tort along the trail but was still a nice day out to enjoy the views.
Trail conditions & character
“The picnic tables are positioned so you can view the lake while you're eating, making the experience absolutely unrivaled.”
“Nice trails, mixed walking surface from sand, asphalt and hard earth, burrowing owl site but I only saw 3 other birds no animals.”
“Quiet, peaceful, and full of wildlife if you take your time and actually look around.”
“Spent time hiking here with my dogs and really enjoyed it.”
“The trails are well-marked, and it’s easy to get around.”
Plan your run at Bell Creek Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance4 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitehillsboroughcounty.org
- Phone(813) 672-7876
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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