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Black Creek Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 Google reviews · Running trail in Miami, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Black Creek Trail'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.
Country park for walking and biking that features a marina and barbecue grills.
What runners say about Black Creek Trail
“Walk the short trail to the end for a scenic treat.”
“I absolutely love it because it extremely peaceful especially when you take it all the way to the water.”
Excellent trail for a light walk, jog, or simply relax & watch ppl & boats, all for free. You're situated opposite of the marina where there are some benches you can sit & watch the crazy marina things. The marina has a small, tight footprint for todays population, sure to have that one jerk creating a scene.
Black Creek trail is honestly a really nice one to be on. It starts from 184th st and stretches about I believe about a total of 8.5 to 9 miles long depending on where you stop at. I absolutely love it because it extremely peaceful especially when you take it all the way to the water.
This place is a dream. Its a nature path that takes you to what seems another time & place. Its awesome to see the different age groups walking and enjoying nature. Everyone you pass will greet you and smile even though you may never have seen them nor will again. I get lost in time each visit I make.
New favorite trail! Great views of the canal and it’s about 1.5 miles round trip!
Trail conditions & character
“It was a really nice place to spend the day the afternoon you can go on a kayak tour or you can have a picnic or you can just relax and enjoy the awesome views”
“The place is maintained very clean, abundant parking, best of all pooch friendly.”
“I absolutely love it because it extremely peaceful especially when you take it all the way to the water.”
“Random people on the trail (some that have no business being there) & no lamps to light the pathway in the dark.”
“There's a bathroom & water fountain toward the beginning of the trail, nothing further on.”
“There's a bathroom & water fountain toward the beginning of the trail, nothing further on.”
Plan your run at Black Creek Trail
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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