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Cliff Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Cliff Lake Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Kid-friendly park known for its turtles.
What runners say about Cliff Lake Park
“More a walking path with a very beautiful view.”
“Quiet, if you are willing to ignore the homes on the other side of the road.”
This place is a nice part of a morning walk or afternoon walk. I wish it was larger. If you just look at the water and the surroundings you see some of Florida's bird family, turtles and some fish. No gators 😁 A small balance of peace of mind occurs when I stand for a moment and just stop, look and breathe ❤❤❤
It’s a nice place to take a short walk. Quiet, if you are willing to ignore the homes on the other side of the road. A pleasant walk. More a walking path with a very beautiful view.
Trail conditions & character
“More a walking path with a very beautiful view.”
“Quiet, if you are willing to ignore the homes on the other side of the road.”
Plan your run at Cliff Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- Websitefortlauderdale.gov
- Phone(954) 828-7275
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