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Clear Creek Nature Trail
3.7 ★★★★☆ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Milton, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Clear Creek Nature Trail'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 Clear Creek Nature Trail
“Beautiful nature and scenery.”
“Mostly shaded by the forest canopy.”
“A nice easy trail that leads to a bridge that goes over a small creek.”
Pretty cool trail, starts off pretty flat and open but quickly changes as you advance further. Then you get to the boardwalk and bam, absolutely amazing. The boardwalk is definitely the highlight of this excursion, nestled over the beautiful Creek, you can see why It's named clear Creek, with the use of the fish also…
This is a very nice trail. There are pitcher pot plants in and near the swamp area. Lots of shade and solitude. Also, there are a few picnic tables. You do not need to access Whiting Field to enjoy this trail. The access road is on the left, just before entry control for Whiting Field.
Great trail for the beginner or experienced hiker. Clear signs show the trail, although I would recommend using the All Trails app. I once got off trail, but that app brought us back on track. The wildlife was good, plenty of birds singing and lizards. We saw a fox turtle as well.
This a nice little trail for an afternoon walk. We'll marked and fairly well maintained. Out & back with a little loop around a beaver pond area. 1.5 - 2 miles. It also has a 9 hole disc golf area opposite of the trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Mostly through a nicely wooded area, with a bit of boardwalk over the swamp/creek area.”
“Mostly through a nicely wooded area, with a bit of boardwalk over the swamp/creek area.”
Plan your run at Clear Creek Nature Trail
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
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