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Clay Island Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Running trail in Astatula, Florida · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Clay Island 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.
Wildlife-rich nature reserve featuring trails for hiking, biking and walking.
What runners say about Clay Island Trailhead
“Beautiful Beautiful side of Florida that people rarely get to see.”
“6 miles, 3 hours, with plenty of stops for pics and rest, sometimes the pic was an excuse to stand in the shade, lol.”
I didn't get a chance to go far but, I can tell this place has a lot to offer as far as scenery. I turned back because I was on foot and there are alligator warnings all over. I heard a big splash an was like nope! I will return on bike however. This is a long trail so a bike would actually be recommend.
Very cool place to view Central Florida nature in its natural habitat. There are dozens of trails that are miles and miles long. This would be one of the best mountain biking trails in all of Central Florida. It is definitely excellent for hiking, too. I was impressed with how many gator trail marks we saw...
Had a nice six mile hike. Plenty of creatures and nature. More than enough room on paths for bikes and hikers. Nice sturdy look out towers. The maps are mostly accurate, one tower is on the opposite side of the file from what the map shows. Some trails are mostly grass, so you may get wet feet.
Team Powers favorite local bike riding/ hiking to escape the crowds. Love pedaling with my favorite locals! The GATORS!
Trail conditions & character
“Very cool place to view Central Florida nature in its natural habitat.”
“**Important for first timers*** the parking is on the left hand side into the field when you reach the red end of road signs.”
“6 miles, 3 hours, with plenty of stops for pics and rest, sometimes the pic was an excuse to stand in the shade, lol.”
Plan your run at Clay Island Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitesjrwmd.com
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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