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Buckingham Trails Preserve
4.2 ★★★★☆ 100 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Myers, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 2.3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Buckingham Trails 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 Buckingham Trails Preserve
“Very well marked trails with signs indicating not only where you are but how far from parking area.”
“Walking this peaceful area today, you can find remnants of foundations, pilings, railroads, even firing ranges and bunkers.”
This is a nature preserve with trails. The trails are not paved but I won't complain about that, unlike some other visitors, because this is a nature preserve. I'm glad Buckingham will have this sliver of nature left after all of the new construction has destroyed most of it.
Large quiet area with some history. No restrooms. Partially shaded. Trails are marked and get sandy, so be prepared for a workout.
Very peaceful place to walk around the nature trails, a fun place to take photos!!!
An awesome piece of our brief but significant local WWII history! Walking this peaceful area today, you can find remnants of foundations, pilings, railroads, even firing ranges and bunkers.
Trail conditions & character
“Walking this peaceful area today, you can find remnants of foundations, pilings, railroads, even firing ranges and bunkers.”
“Very well marked trails with signs indicating not only where you are but how far from parking area.”
“Very well marked trails with signs indicating not only where you are but how far from parking area.”
“The trails are not paved but I won't complain about that, unlike some other visitors, because this is a nature preserve.”
Plan your run at Buckingham Trails 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
- Distance2.3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteleegov.com
- Phone+1 239-707-0862
- Social Facebook
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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