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Cocoa Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Cocoa, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Cocoa Conservation Area'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 Cocoa Conservation Area
Mixed feelings. Good to see they have been working on the trails, I'm just cant help but wonder if that's just to distract us from them selling off and developing part of the habitat. Parts of my favorite trails were bulldozed over.
Beautiful trail with a variety of habitats mixed together. No other place like this nearby. It is sad the City is not properly maintaining it & preserving it. Do note there are usually horse flies/bugs during the warmer months and will harrass you constantly. Come prepared for the bugs.
I had a good time on the trail. It's sandy in places, harder ground in other areas but I loved the tree lined dirt and sand trail to get some roadwork in. I'd definitely return.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Cocoa Conservation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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
- Websitecocoafl.org
- Phone+1 321-433-8770
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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