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Creek Bluffs Loop Trailhead, The Nature Conservancy's Tiger Creek Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Wales, Florida · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Creek Bluffs Loop Trailhead, The Nature Conservancy's Tiger Creek Preserve'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.
Nature preserve featuring trails that showcase desert-like areas, wooded spots, and a creek with bridges.
What runners say about Creek Bluffs Loop Trailhead, The Nature Conservancy's Tiger Creek Preserve
“Extremely well maintained trail system with highly visible trail markers.”
“) and the creek was winding right along the creekside bluff trail, not 100% of the time, but you get to see some gorgeous landscape along the creek.”
“The last half is shaded if you go clockwise.”
“The trails are well marked and taken care of.”
“Very peaceful,clean, just natural”
This trail is just beautiful. The beginning is a small trek through sugar sand and sun, but if you can pull through that (it is not very long) you enter the world of the Land Before Time. The Bluffs are beautiful. You can always see Garr or Catfish swimming by, turtles and lush plants.
My wife and I had a lovely time hiking the Creek Bluffs Loop trail today (5/26/18). The part of the trail that runs along the creek was our favorite but the entire trail is lovely. We encountered a mosquito or two but no ticks. We heard a gator in one of the wet areas but never saw him.
Beautiful prairie! Hiked all day long with boyfriend and dogs. Bring lots of water! Nice long loops and well marked trails. Loops high above tiger creek. Even has benches for your viewing pleasure. Being able to look down at the winding creek is breathtaking!
I loved this trail. Perfect for summer. The last half is shaded if you go clockwise. There was a scary looking dog at the parking lot, but she ended up being old and really sweet.
Trail conditions & character
“) and the creek was winding right along the creekside bluff trail, not 100% of the time, but you get to see some gorgeous landscape along the creek.”
“The last half is shaded if you go clockwise.”
“My wife and I had a lovely time hiking the Creek Bluffs Loop trail today (5/26/18).”
“Extremely well maintained trail system with highly visible trail markers.”
“There was a scary looking dog at the parking lot, but she ended up being old and really sweet.”
Plan your run at Creek Bluffs Loop Trailhead, The Nature Conservancy's Tiger Creek Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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