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Blazing Star Preserve
4.2 ★★★★☆ 115 Google reviews · Running trail in Boca Raton, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Blazing Star 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.
Modest 24-acre natural area next to I-95, with walking trails & occasional wildlife sightings.
What runners say about Blazing Star Preserve
Blazing Star Preserve is a nice surprise in a suburban area. Right off of Camino Real road, just west of i95, it appears to be a small park, but is very deep with some great trails for wa6king and cycling. It has sandy trails with brush surrounding on most sides, and you could get quite lost if you're not careful.
I was pleasantly surprised by the Blazing Star Nature Preserve. It offers numerous trails and paths, making it perfect for a family outing. During my visit, I encountered a tortoise, black snakes, and an iguana. While the preserve isn't very large, I found it enjoyable.
Took the time to "stop and smell the roses" though no roses were anywhere on the property 😉. It was a nice walk, on a sandy path through some natural Florida scrub. Saw a rabbit, but no tortoise (which was prominently advertised at the entrance). Took a couple of pictures of some angular branches (out-of-the-norm).
Lovely nature preserve. Only complaint I'd have is there's no nature trail marked out. But perhaps it's more about the preserve than nature trails, etc. We did see a Gopher tortoise!! So amazing & an excellent learning experience for our 6 yr old & us (his parents)!! 😊
Trail conditions & character
“Dogs and other pets are NOT allowed in order to protect the tortoises, unlike many other walking trails in the city.”
“Be careful cycling through on a bicycle, as I got a flat tire from a thorn.”
“Note that there are no restrooms and no pets are allowed, so come prepared and bring water.”
“A map at the trailhead shows a series of loops, but it is not an accurate depiction.”
Plan your run at Blazing Star Preserve
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemyboca.us
- Phone(561) 338-1473
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
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