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Clam Pass Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,139 Google reviews · Running trail in Naples, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Clam Pass Park'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.
Serene park featuring a variety of plants & wildlife plus a beach, a boardwalk & more.
What runners say about Clam Pass Park
“The beach was super clean and well maintained, full of bird life.”
“Beautiful beach and facilities, the shuttle service from the parking lot to and from the beach was very much appreciated due to the Mrs's knee situation.”
“The beach itself feels different from many others, with soft white sand and almost crystal-clear water that stays calm and shallow enough for kids.”
The best beach in Naples! The board walk is magical, and you can take the golf cart too if you have too much stuff to carry. There is a bar with great food, drinks and music, and you can rent a cabana or lounge chairs and umbrella too at reasonable prices.
Clam Pass Park is a large mangrove forest surrounding several small bays with a beach extending along the gulf side. A three-quarter mile boardwalk winds through the mangroves from the parking lot to the beach.
We very much enjoyed Clam Pass. Donnie (we think) was our driver on the tram that crosses the boardwalk to the beach. I think he works for the hotel next door? But he is a funny man who you can tell LOVES his job. You can walk along the boardwalk if you don't want to ride the tram.
We found out about this park because a local invited us to walk with them! I’m so glad they did because it was such a nice place to take a walk on the boardwalk and the beach. I would plan a full day there next time because it was such a great place. I liked that there’s a restaurant available by the beach.
Trail conditions & character
“We got there as park opened at 8 am, took a walk on boardwalk, it takes about 15 minutes to get to the beach.”
“Highly recommend it and there is a paid parking fornrhe full day and golf carts that take you and bring you back and forth from the beach to the parking lot and vice versa.”
“Beautiful beach and facilities, the shuttle service from the parking lot to and from the beach was very much appreciated due to the Mrs's knee situation.”
“Beautiful, golf cart ride to the beach, restrooms, restaurant and rental beach chairs, umbrella, but bring your own towels😊”
“Overall, it’s a very peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere and an incredible Naples beach 😻”
Plan your run at Clam Pass Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitecollierparks.com
- Phone+1 239-252-4000
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