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Canaveral Marshes Conservation Area Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in Titusville, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Canaveral Marshes Conservation Area Trailhead'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.
Floodplain preserve provides trails, wildlife habitats & river recreation such as boating & fishing.
What runners say about Canaveral Marshes Conservation Area Trailhead
“It was a couple miles to get to the river and a little further to reach the Paw Paw Mound hiking along the river (an awesome historical site and beautiful area to explore).”
Excellent location to completely immerse yourself into the beautiful Florida outdoors. The waters from the swollen St John's River has finally subsided and the cattle have moved down to the river again. This makes wildlife spotting much easier, since the cows aren't moseying around mooing and making noise.
Great hiking area to explore around the St Johns River. I followed the blue trail straight towards the river. Being in a drought it was nice and dry all the way to the river. I imagine in the rainy season it would be very damp towards the end.
My wife and I spent several hours bike riding and geocaching along the trails. This was in February. I imagine it could be pretty miserable in July/August.
Canaveral Marshes Conservation Area is an excellent location for birding. On yesterday's hike, I saw a Bald eagle, a red shouldered hawk, several species of wading birds, and flocks of White pelicans. Be aware that once inside the gate, you may see cattle grazing as this is all pasture land.
Trail conditions & character
“It was a couple miles to get to the river and a little further to reach the Paw Paw Mound hiking along the river (an awesome historical site and beautiful area to explore).”
“Update to help people with the gate - On the left side of the gate at the parking area there is a smaller gate that you open and close with a clip and access the main trail.”
Plan your run at Canaveral Marshes Conservation Area Trailhead
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 — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesjrwmd.com
- Phone+1 386-329-4404
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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